Join Lindsey, Kelly, and Katharine as we dive into chapters 16-30 of Dire Bound by Sable Sorensen.

The episode begins after the shocking revelation that shakes Meryn’s world—Prince Killian is actually Lee, the love she thought she left behind. As she reels from this discovery, King Cyril unleashes the first deadly trial with the terrifying Diren Blaed, putting Meryn and her direwolf Anassa to the test.

But the trials aren't just physical—after killing a man in self defense, Meryn faces the weight of taking a life, and is marked permanently by a tattoo from Stark Therion (yes, there's licking involved). She’s granted a private room for her safety, but privacy is short-lived when Killian reveals a secret passage connecting their chambers.

As Meryn begins bonding more deeply with her Anassa and trains for survival, she receives what she thinks is a promising update about the Nabbers. When one is captured, her search for answers about her sister Saela leads to a brutal confrontation, and Meryn crosses another line she can’t come back from- another life taken.

We’ll break down her growing bond with Anassa, the complications of her secret relationship with Killian, and the chilling buildup to The Purge—a ruthless trial where only the strong survive. Plus, the suspicious gaze of Stark reminds us that nothing stays hidden for long...and this man HAS TO KNOW SOME THINGS.

Join us as we dissect the betrayals, brutal choices, and quiet moments of hope in Meryn’s journey. This episode is packed with secrets, steamy tension, and dire consequences. COME ESCAPE REALITY WITH US.