Crimson Bound Author:Rosamund Hodge When Rachelle was fifteen, she was reckless-- straying from the forest path in pursuit of a way to free her world from the threat of eternal darkness. After an illicit meeting goes dreadfully wrong, Rachelle is forced to make a terrible choice that binds her to the very evil she had hoped to defeat.Three years later, Rachelle has given her life ... more »to serving the realm. When the king orders her to guard his son Armand-- the man she hates most-- Rachelle forces Armand to help her hunt for the legendary sword that might save their world. As they become unexpected allies, they discover far-reaching conspiracies, hidden magic, and a love that may be their undoing.« less