Dire Bound

In Dire Bound, Meryn Cooper must navigate the perilous Bonding Trials, where elite warriors connect with feral direwolves, to rescue her kidnapped sister. As she endures rigorous training at a castle filled with rivalries and hidden dangers, Meryn grapples with her disdain for the privileged Bonded while forging an unbreakable bond with her reluctant direwolf. With fierce competition, a cold instructor, and the unexpected attention from a handsome crown prince, Meryn faces deadly stakes where survival hinges on outsmarting her enemies and overcoming her fears in this thrilling romantasy.