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."

a single glance at anyone else, Cassian turned and stepped

view that Isla finally snapped out

spell Raven had cast to make Cassian so obsessed with her. What she did not realize was that hidden deep in her eyes, there was now a flicker

Isla's mind, an

Cassian earlier, only to end up face- planting into the ground like a total fool. A sharp chill flashed through Isla's

at Isla's expression, then gently took Ruth by the

go."

of them headed toward the villa they had just purchased, a sudden, piercing scream echoed through

the location of the new

their things, then headed off to the new

without a password on the coffee table in the living room, her

where the party was being held. Just as she

a knowing, almost playful smile. Slowly, she bent down and picked

not sealed Raven gently opened it, revealing an invitation card embossed with the

scanned the signature. Loe's name at the bottom, and a faint smile played across her lips. Only this time, the smile held no