Binding Words

Sean's refusal to give up his bar seat led to a fight — and then to the strangest meeting of his life, face to face with Odin, Archangel Michael, Lucifer, and Morrigan. Choosing Morrigan, he is placed on a new world with a new body and gifts from the gods. He quickly learns that in this land ruled by Summer and Winter Queens, words have power and Agreements are binding.

Fleeing the burning village of Oakwood with Feline Moonbound in pursuit, Sean, Fiona, and Myna must coexist as they cross the wilds. Sean struggles with his feelings — Fiona is Bonded to him for ten years, and Myna has been Life Bonded to him. He worries what their tangled connections will mean for everyone.

Sean and his companions have reached the city of Hearthglen, where Sean hopes to settle down, learn his craft, and build a life. But earning a living means making a name for himself — and the friends he gains will be matched by enemies determined to see him undone.

Settled in Hearthglen with an apprentice and a new shop, Sean forges friendships across the divide between smiths and Shapers. But assassins come for him and his Bonded — and Sean's response shakes the foundations of the city.

Forced to serve as a champion in a duel, Sean wins handily — but Lord Sharpeyes' plans were only beginning to unfold. The traps laid for Sean at the city lord's party set into motion events that push him to his limits.

Sean just wants to craft and be with his family, but Denmur and Lord Sharpeyes won't allow it. Their schemes bring Sean to a grand party where both sides are surprised by events — and conflict cannot be denied. Sean leads his wives onto the field and strikes down Knight Evan Sharpeyes, only to collapse as his eyesight fades.

After defeating his enemies at great cost — including the deaths of Chastity and Lilly — Sean's troubles are far from over. Attacks on his association continue, and when Sean confronts Denmur directly, the fallout leaves dozens dead. Arrested and then killed in open court, Sean refuses to stay dead. He rises, kills his attackers, and is found innocent — but a greater reckoning looms.

Sean knows trouble is still ahead but works methodically — protecting those dear to him, bending the world's rules with his Talents, and forging new alliances. When Dame Hallie Bloodheart proposes marriage to shield him from Lord Sharpeyes' retaliation, Sean accepts — and goes to the lord's party with two new wives and clear intentions.

Now a Lord, Sean and his family move to Accord, the center of the Queendom, shaped around a gigantic central tree. He focuses on building a healing clinic while Hallie works the nobility. But Lord Truestrike is already moving against them — and two nobles are about to vie for each other's destruction.

In Accord, Sean works to dismantle Lord Truestrike's powerbase while Hallie builds noble alliances. Truestrike's attempt to expel Sean from the healing guild backfires spectacularly. As Sean's influence grows, a gala night brings him face to face with Truestrike's daughter Trisha — and a public accusation that may change everything.

Sean's long-awaited duel with Lord Truestrike finally comes — only for Truestrike to summon a Life Bonded dragon to kill him. Sean survives, but it is Trisha who ultimately slays her father to avenge her lover. In the aftermath, the Queens themselves are coming to Accord, and Sean is running out of time to find the Huntsman and open a portal back to Earth.