EmmaI was stuck in the after. After I'd met him. After those two lines appeared on the test. After I had to make a choice, I would live with forever.But then he found out and took the choice from me.Now, I was bound to a monster.MatteoI shouldn't have touched her. But I couldn't help myself. She was a weakness, an addiction I couldn't ignore.Then, I found out that my moment of weakness created a life.Now, I would break every rule I set for myself. Every line I swore I wouldn't cross to keep her safe.Even if she hated me for it.She didn't know it yet, but she was going to be mine. Forever.******'Bound' is the second in a duet that ends with an HEA. The duet starts with 'Detached.' Neither can be read as a stand-alone.It is a dark romance and will not be to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note for content warnings.