Troubled
He’s a halfling yearning for adventure. She’s the vampire trying to keep him safe.
Marius Wisethorn, Prince of Eleyta, has always wanted one thing: adventure. One night, the perfect opportunity falls in his lap. He intercepts a message about a feral, ancient vampire that has escaped its tomb, and he comes up with the perfect plan. He'll track down the First and kill it, proving to his sister that he’s ready to explore the world.
Vivienne Beaumont never expected her job as the halfling prince’s bodyguard to be so much work. She’s been a soldier for a century, and this should have been easy in comparison. She's wrong, though. The prince runs away on her first night, and suddenly, the blood vow she took to keep him safe mocks her. In an effort to keep him safe, she joins him on his foolish mission to stop the First.
He’s a magnet for trouble. She’s just trying to keep him (and herself) alive. Neither expects to find love along the way.
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Elayna R. Gallea crafts stories that transport readers to enchanted realms where love, magic, and destiny intertwine. Known for her evocative world-building and emotionally rich narratives, Elayna creates settings where every detail feels alive, from the thrum of ancient magic to the quiet moments of connection between characters. Her works don’t just explore fantastical lands—they delve deep into the human experience, making the extraordinary feel intimately personal.
A native of New Brunswick, Canada, Elayna grew up surrounded by nature’s serene beauty, drawing inspiration from her quiet, forested surroundings. She believes that much of her storytelling strength comes from her ability to observe the small, unspoken moments of life, which she then magnifies through the lens of magic and myth. Though her journey as a writer began with a love for reading, it was only after years of crafting stories in her mind that she felt compelled to share her worlds with others.
The Binding Chronicles
The Binding Chronicles consists of four books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

