The Valkyrie Returns and Slays (Raven)

Chapter 66

Chapter 66

Right then, a guy stepped out of a slick, limited-edition Bentley. He was rocking a sharp black trench coat, moving with a smooth, almost godly grace.

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Those killer eyes-good enough to make anyone melt-locked onto the Century Globe Hotel's entrance. A tiny spark of hope flickered in them, so faint you'd miss it if you blinked.

As he headed for the doors, a decent-looking guy in his mid-twenties jumped out of the car and hustled to keep up. The guy had a chiseled jaw and gave off total "loyal wingman" vibes.

He shot the man a look, his face full of silent gripes-for what had to be the millionth time.

Then he spoke up, "Master, no way the one you're after is here. Isla's just drooling over your face-she made up this 'I've got a tip' nonsense to reel you in!"

The man's cold stare slid over to him. "This time's different," he said, voice smooth as ice.

This time, he could feel it-she was nearby.

The assistant rolled his eyes, barely keeping a groan in check.

"Sir, how many times have you said that?"

He stopped for a sec, then pushed on, "How many times have you dropped that line? Last time, some guy said he had a clue about her and tried to sell you junk. You said, 'This time's different

"The time before that, a fortune teller fed you some crap about your love life being jinxed with too many exes. You freaked out, thinking she'd get jealous

your old flings, and shelled out three million to 'erase every past fling-except her, obviously!

"And guess what? Your love life's still a mess. That dude's 'curse fix was pure garbage. I told you he was full of it, and you still said, 'This time's different.""

"And the time before that-" he started again.

But the man shut him down. "Quiet."

His voice wasn't loud, but it had a razor-sharp chill that hit like a smack. The assistant's heart jumped, and he zipped it fast.

The man tilted his head a little.

"I'm heading in solo. Hang back," he said.

His assistant was way too good looking.

If the he wasn't half-decent at his work, he'd have canned him ages ago.

tracked down his girl, this assistant was gone-better to dump him quick before

the man's vibe and knew exactly what he

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second, he legit thought about yanking out the tiny mirror in his pocket and shoving it in

could start riots-how could he possibly think a regular

watching his boss march off, the assistant lingered

stone-cold, untouchable master turned into

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that he let Isla play him, he'd have to take

inside the hotel when he

made a straight shot for

moving, a girl

beauty-cool and classy, like a flower popping up on

to her, flaunting a figure that could stop you cold, all while keeping that pure, don't-touch-me look

Isla Thornton, the campus queen at Regalhold Academy, also one of

saw the guy, her usual cool, distant

in on him, and a smile lit up her face-bright enough to make everyone else

perky and excited, like

walking, his cold eyes

twitch, even with her

at him.

catch up with

"Where's SHE?" he asked.

faded, and a hint of embarrassment turned her

him here with a fake lead-saying she knew

was here, she'd reel

charm, and even

to pass up.

would look at her-after three hours of perfect

the first thing he asked about

never

wasn't the time

had one chance, and she

she stepped closer, flashing

casually, waving it off.

come with me first."

for