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.

was watching the whole thing unfold. He suddenly had to fight to keep his polite expression from cracking.

that Cassian would lower himself this much

was on the verge of a breakdown. Is this really the same cold, untouchable man I've

him with that same unreadable gaze, let out

smiled faintly. "It depends on your

even deeper. Clearly, he was not satisfied with her answer. But before he could shoot back another retort, Raven leaned

instantly stopped the words in his

smiled as she met

mumbled, clearly

and unhappy with your response. If you mess with me any further. I might just drop dead right

Then she leaned in and kissed him

like a baby when

for him, he ended

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

so hard it was a miracle they stayed in

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