Introduction: ?? Bound by a ritual, divided by war.Taira-the first beauty of her tribe, raised to be desired, irresistible, and adored. She was meant to marry a warrior, to be the crown jewel of a powerful union.But when she stepped to the altar, she didn't see a man. She saw a woman-cold, distant, wrapped in a rigid military uniform.Eiris-an officer of the Alliance, built for discipline, control, and logic. Her life is a series of orders, her emotions locked behind unbreakable walls. And now, the law binds her to a wild, untamed force she never wanted.The ancient ritual is absolute. Their fates are sealed. Their survival now depends on one another.?? What happens when you belong to someone who rejects you??? How do you resist when every fiber of your body craves the inevitable??? And who will break first in a war where surrender means wanting more??? Dark fantasy. Hate, desire, inevitability. This bond is a trap... but what if the only way out is through each other???  Enemies-to-lovers romance between two strong female leads. LGBTQ+ representation....