The Valkyrie Returns and Slays (Raven)

Chapter 94

Chapter 94

When Blake heard Cassian's icy voice on the phone, he let out a huge sigh of relief.

Thank God. Mr. Lysander is still his usual cold sell. He just acts weird around Raven. I guess I can live with that, he wondered.

A few moments later, Cassian ended the call, his expression far from pleasant. Raven figured he probably needed to lea She smiled faintly. "If you've got things to take care of, go ahead."

Noticing the lack of reluctance in her eyes, Cassian felt a dull ache rise in his chest.

It's fine. he told himself. We've got plenty of time ahead of us. I'll make sure Raven falls for me even more than she did my old life. With that thought, he felt a bit more at ease.

Then, with absolute seriousness, he looked her in the eye and said, "Soon, no one will be able to come between us."

Raven nodded slightly. Cassian leaned in and kissed the corner of her lips, then said, "See you tonight."

glance at anyone else, Cassian turned and

from view that Isla finally

to make Cassian so obsessed with her. What she did not

thought crept into Isla's mind,

to throw herself at Cassian earlier, only to end up face- planting into the

at Isla's expression, then gently took Ruth

go."

the two of them headed toward the villa they had just purchased, a

of the new

up their things, then headed off to the new place with Zach, who

a password on the coffee table in the living room,

the hotel where the party was being held. Just as she

glanced around calmly, then her eyes sparkled with a knowing, almost playful smile. Slowly, she bent down

sealed Raven gently opened it, revealing an invitation card embossed with the Vyrdenia

and a faint smile played across her lips.