Mag-log inValen's POV Darian unfolded the thick parchment completely, holding it flat between his hands so we could both read the neat, hurried script. My chest tightened as my eyes scanned down the page, recognizing Maddox’s handwriting instantly.To His Majesty, King Valen,I hope this letter finds you in good health and that your relations with the Southern King are going smoothly. I must ask, your majesty, when exactly are you planning your return to the palace? The situation here has deteriorated rapidly since your departure.There is severe instability spreading throughout the royal court. Your half-brother, Onyx, has been poisoning the minds of the regional Alphas, making them ridiculously high promises of land, wealth, and reduced taxes if they support his claim. Even worse, I finally managed to track down your late father's personal attendant, but I am grieved to report that he is dead. The official report claims natural causes, and it turns out he died only recently, but the timing
Valen's POV Finally, I was no longer a virgin. That status had been thoroughly done away with in the most glorious, mind-shattering way possible last night.I woke up to the sound of a persistent knock rattling against the wood of the lounge door. I opened my eyes, blinking against the bright morning light streaming through the curtains, and realized Darian was already awake, sitting slightly propped up against the pillows and looking right at me.For some strange, inexplicable reason, a sudden wave of shyness washed over me under his gaze. I quickly looked away toward the window to cover it up, clearing my throat to find my voice. "Who do you think it is? I thought you asked everyone that we not be bothered indefinitely."Darian shrugged his broad shoulders, his jaw tightening as he sat up fully on the mattress, leaving the cozy warmth of the blankets. I immediately reached out and pulled Raven’s soft, warm body deeper into my arms, cuddling her against my chest.The knock came agai
Raven's POV I scrambled over to Darian eagerly, abandoning my position on the other side of the rug. He wrapped a single, large hand around the back of my neck, his fingers tangling in my hair as he brought my lips directly to his for a deep, bruising kiss. He pulled back slightly, his dark eyes looking down into mine as he whispered lowly, "You are not tired yet, are you, Raven?" I quickly shook my head no. Tired? I was anything but tired right now. The heat was humming under my skin, making every single nerve ending feel incredibly alive and sensitive. "Good," Darian said, a smirk pulling at his lips. He effortlessly pulled me onto his lap, shifting his weight and stretching his long legs out across the rug. Valen didn't move an inch; he just sat right beside us, his eyes dark as he watched every single movement with intense focus. Darian leaned down, his mouth tracing a line of hot kisses down the unmarked side of my neck while his large hand aggressively kneaded my bare ass
Raven's POV Valen’s sharp fangs pierced the sensitive skin of my neck deliciously, and it felt like an instant wave of liquid heat flooded my entire body. I let out a loud scream as I fell over the edge, the intense pleasure fracturing my mind. Valen followed right behind me a second later, letting out a guttural groan as his body went completely rigid. I temporarily lost control as a sudden, wild wind whipped forcefully around the closed lounge, rattling the glass windows. I could feel ropes and ropes of his thick, hot cum completely flooding my insides, filling me to the brim. We stayed tightly locked together on the rug for a few minutes, panting heavily as the brand-new mate bond clicked firmly into place in my consciousness. It felt like a warm, golden thread was connecting my mind directly to his. Once his breathing slowed down, Valen carefully pulled out of me and collapsed onto his back by my side. I lay there, staring up at the ceiling while trying desperately to cat
Raven's POVValen’s cock was thick and curved slightly upward, the head already shiny with precum. My stomach flipped. He looked almost as big as Darian, maybe a little longer. My core clenched hard at the sight, another rush of slick spilling between my thighs.“Goddess,” I whispered before I could stop myself.Valen’s ears were still red, but the rest of him looked completely in control. He stroked himself once, slowly, watching my face the whole time. “Like what you see, little mate?”I nodded a little too excitedly. “Yes. I want you.”Darian chuckled from the sofa behind me, his voice low and satisfied. “Told you he wasn’t innocent.” He leaned forward and brushed my hair back from my face, his fingers gentle. “You’re going to feel so good, Raven. Valen’s going to take care of you.”Valen dropped to his knees between my spread legs. His hands slid up my thighs, firm and warm, keeping me open for him. He stared down at my pussy like he couldn’t look away. “You’re dripping,” he said,
Darian's POVThen, Valen slowly increased the pace, forcing her to go a bit deeper with each stroke. I could feel that dangerous, intense tingling gathering at the base of my spine. Fuck, I was gonna cum. I couldn't hold it back.Valen moved his other hand down Raven's bare, smooth back. In one smooth, continuous move, he pulled her joggers and her panties completely down past her hips. The sudden image of her bare, ample-sized ass exposed to the amber lamplight acted like a powerful aphrodisiac to my senses.Raven was sucking harder now, reacting to the heat, and I had started to thrust my hips up a little into her mouth, unable to help myself. Valen's large hand disappeared somewhere between her bare ass cheeks, and Raven let out a muffled, deep moan around my shaft.The vibrations of her moan were what finally did me in. I was thrown completely over the edge. My entire body tensed up, my toes curling against the rug as I let out a long, drawn-out groan, and I came right in her mou
Raven's POVWhen I stepped back into our room, the air felt different. It wasn't the comfortable, messy chatter I was used to. Sheila and Dan were sitting on their beds, and as soon as I walked in, they sat up straight, their eyes wide. They were keeping a strange, respectable distance from me, lik
Raven’s POVThe silence that followed the messenger’s announcement was broken by a sound I didn’t expect. Valen burst into laughter. It was loud and full of mockery. He crossed his arms, his shoulders shaking with amusement as he looked at Darian."Well, well," Valen chuckled, his black eyes dancin
Darian's POV Watching them lead Raven toward the center of the courtyard made my jaw tighten. She looked so small, her eyes darting between me and Valen as the workers guided her toward that ridiculous contraption. It was a cage made of thick, pulsating vines that looked like they had a life of th
Raven's POVThe two Kings were staring at each other like they were ready to burn the whole world down. Darian suddenly decided he was done talking. He ignored Valen completely and started to walk away, still holding my sleeve firmly.Valen’s hand shot out like a snake and grabbed my other sleeve,







