Raven’s POVI ran into the woods faster than my legs could carry me. I didn’t know where I was going but I just needed to get away from here. My eyes fell freely. I didn't bother to stop them. I still couldn't believe it. I yanked my head and let out a painful howl— so loud that it scared the bats in the area. I couldn't believe I fell for his trap, I can't believe I gave him everything. “Kai,” I cried, falling to the ground. I gave him my heart, and he crushed it. He onl loved me because he wanted to kill me. I was a joke to him. He must have laughed so hard seeing how foolishly I fell in love with him. I started running again like I could run away from the truth. It was just too much to bear. I stopped running when I reached the edge of the river, dropping to my knees. I cried so hard I thought my ribs would break. I screamed into the night, into the trees, hoping the wind would carry my pain away.I can't believe Kai, who I thought was my world turned out to be my greatest e
Kai's POVRaven called me aside, and I followed her. She said she wanted to show me something, and although something felt off, I still followed. I didn't have any reason not to trust her. We walked together towards the bushes, walking carefully around the trees. There was something in her eyes that I couldn’t figure out. Her face was calm but her eyes were hiding something. "Is this about what happened earlier?" I asked, hoping she'd just get to the point.She forced a smile. "No, it’s something else."I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off. Still, I followed her, unsure of what she wanted.She stopped when we reached a clearing in the woods. "Sit with me," she said, with a smile and she sat down on the grass, patting the spot next to her.I hesitated for a moment, but I sat down beside her, trying to ignore the sense of unease in my gut.Raven had never acted like this before. Something was definitely off. But what could she be up to?She looked at me, her eyes narro
Raven’s POV. I pushed Kai off me so fast, he stumbled back, his eyes still wide in shock. My lips were still tingling, my heart thudding loudly. I can't believe a stupid “show him who's boss” plan led to this. I just wanted to punish Kai for mocking me— not kiss him. Leslie laughed. “You are so cooked, like hot lava cooked,” she mocked. Okay, sooner or later I would have to meet the moon goddess to trade Leslie for a bag of potatoes. I scrambled to my feet and turned toward my mother and Damien. Damien’s jaw was clenched so tight, I swore I could hear his teeth grinding. His fists were balled at his sides, his eyes burning holes through me.“Damien,” I called, stepping toward him.My mother stepped forward. “It haven't even been a week and you are already back to him,” my mother spat. I ignored her, my eyes flickering back to Damien. “Damein, please, listen to me, it's not what it looks like,” I pleaded, he turned to Kai with a glare and walked away. “Damien, wait,” I said, jo
Raven’s POVThe sun had just risen, casting a soft gold light across the training field. I stood in the middle of it, my arms crossed, watching Kai as he walked towards me. He bowed his head before walking any closer. He glanced around as if not sure he came to the right place. “You said you wanted to see me?” “My people don't lie when it comes to me,” I smirked, taking a step back. “A Lycan came to my room last night.”“I heard.”“Which means the Lycans are coming in very soon.”He nodded. “Tell me everything you know about this Lycan Lord son…the one coming,” I demanded. He looked around, his eyes narrowing due to the sunlight reflection. “Here?” “Yes.”“It's kind of hot,” he complained. For someone who spent most of his life as a slave, he sure knows how to complain a lot. “This is the best place,” I insisted, bringing out my claws. This was the best place to kill him— not really kill him but I plan on using him as my doll and get a possible answer. What the hell was Lara
Kael’s POVI kept walking until I was out of sight and immediately I punched my fist into the wall. Maybe a bit too much because the wall cracked and a part went down. Some maids by the corner gasped in shock seeing me. One of them waved at me seductively. Well, at least not everyone hates me like Raven. Even if she was the main character. But seriously, I know I screwed up but who gave her the right to move on? And she moved on by fucking Damien. Oh, princess I haven't forgotten my promise, if Damien so much touch your hair so much I would cut off his dick. No man has any right to touch you other than me. You are my fucking mate. How could she think of marrying him? Damien wasn't half as good looking as I was, he probably sucked in bed and I am the one who truly loves her.I scoffed, shaking my head in disbelief as I walked away. It wasn't entirely her fault though, I left her to put my life on the front line, without telling her because I feared she would hate me if she found
Raven's POVI was still standing in the same spot, trying to wrap my mind around what my mother had just said. Two weeks? This was all happening too fast. The shock was still settling in, and I could feel my heart hammering in my chest. It felt like the world had just dropped a bombshell on me. "Two weeks?" I repeated, almost in disbelief. "But that's… that's too soon."My mother didn't seem to understand my shock. She smiled, watching the door shut behind Kai.I followed her eyes. “Don't tell me it's because of Kai.”“It’s already decided, Raven. The priestess has been notified, and everything will be ready. You’ll marry Damien in two weeks.”“But, I don’t—” I began, but she cut me off.“You’re not going to change it, Raven,” she said firmly. “I won't let you make the same mistake.”I couldn't believe what I was hearing. She was doing this because Kai was back. She thinks marriage would make me close my legs.“I can't believe you don't trust me,” I frowned. “You think that marriag