The Valkyrie Returns and Slays (Raven)

Chapter 137

Chapter 137

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"These books aren't mine," Cassian said, trying his best to sound composed, aloof-as if his pride hadn't just taken a direct

hit.

He knew it was pointless, of course. No one would believe him. But salvaging a bit of dignity felt necessary.

Raven glanced at him, lips curling into a faint smile. "That CEO romance wasn't half bad," she said casually. "We should try it

sometime."

Cassian's eyes-usually cold and unreadable-lit up, just for a second.

Truth be told, The President's Fiery Mistress wasn't a book he picked up on his

own.

Back in his previous life, one of his most trusted men had all but begged him to read it, swearing that mastering the domineering CEO persona would make Raven fall for him faster than any military strategy ever could.

He'd even secretly imagined himself as the brooding, powerful lead-conquering his spirited little wife one chapter at a time.

right moment to put it

now? Raven had handed him the opening on a silver

the book was his. As for Blake-the one who'd left it in his car-Cassian had

Cassian didn't know-what he couldn't even begin to imagine-was that when they did finally act out that novel... the roles

oddly quiet as students watched Cassian and

is going

who usually treated every girl like an inconvenience, was smiling? Responding? Letting her get

academy? Who made everyone believe Isla was the only girl he ever showed even

with Raven like

shameless freshman-actually had the audacity to flirt with him? To suggest they try something from a book called

read it to know what kind

stood up, ignoring the fact that class was in session. Her eyes locked on Raven, her voice sharp as a

immediately chimed

at your background, your looks, your entire vibe you're not even in

your time."

on. He's not someone people like you

settling for some nobody at the bottom of society, raising kids and

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