The Valkyrie Returns and Slays (Raven)

Chapter 93

Chapter 93

Cassian glanced at Raven, who was quietly watching him put on his little act. His handsome face looked even more aggrieved.

But no matter how hurt he seemed, he said nothing. He simply braced his wounded body, silently protesting Raven's

indifference.

Raven watched him calmly, amused by how deliberately he slowed every movement. The smile tugging at her lips only deepened.

Just as the weight of his body was about to disappear from her shoulder, she let out a chuckle and gently pushed him back down onto herself.

But this time, Cassian did not lean into her again like before. Instead, he pulled away with surprising resolve, putting some distance between them.

Then he glanced at Preston, who stood not far away, before shifting his eyes back to Raven. His voice was low and velvety, but the worry in it was unmistakable. Tell me. Did you fall for another man?"

Blake froze on the spot. Mr. Lysander sounds like a husband catching his wife cheating. But that can't be right. Oh, no-no way. I must be imagining things, he told himself inwardly. There's no way Mr. Lysander would say something like that. Yeah, this has to be a hallucination.

his polite expression from cracking. In that moment, it all made sense why he had

imagined that Cassian would lower himself this much

breakdown. Is this really the

at him with that same unreadable gaze, let out a soft but

faintly. "It depends on

was not satisfied with her answer. But before he could shoot back another retort, Raven leaned in and brushed a kiss

instantly stopped

smiled as she met

clearly

face said more than his words did, something along the lines of "I'm weak and unhappy with

sighed and shook her head. Then she leaned in

baby when he's

for him, he ended up with

wouldn't put up with such high-maintenance behavior from

from them, Blake rolled his eyes so hard it was a miracle they

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