The Valkyrie Returns and Slays (Raven)

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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.

found the right moment to put it into

now? Raven had handed him the opening on a silver platter. It would almost be rude not

for Blake-the one who'd left it in his car-Cassian had been ready to fire him on the spot. But now? Maybe Blake deserved

act out that novel... the roles they ended

as students watched Cassian and Raven interact-casually, comfortably, and, frankly,

going on?" someone

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

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

here he was, bantering with

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

needed to read it to know

ignoring the fact that class was in session. Her

immediately chimed

background, your looks, your entire vibe you're

your time."

and Cassian? Dream on. He's not someone people like you get to imagine

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

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