Aelin And Rowan Novels & Stories

Riven We decided to go back to the hospital together. Kael’s hand found mine as we stepped out of the locker room, fingers lacing tightly. We didn’t hide it. We walked through the parking lot like that — two rival hockey players holding hands in public. People recognized us almost immediately. Phones came out, cameras flashed, whispers spread. But we didn’t care. Not anymore. We got into a taxi. The whole ride, Kael kept his thumb stroking the back of my hand. It felt like the only thing keeping me grounded.

She looked at Dylan, who gave her short nod. "No," Elowen announced with a sense of pride in her voice. "The dungeon is far too kind. The rogues? Too quick. For a crime this cruel, we have to give her the ultimate judgement. And I have decided.... that Rowan will be executed by the Twin Alphas." The square went dead silent. A collective gasp echoed through the crowd which was followed by terrified murmurs. "The Twin Alphas? The Knox brothers?" My heart stopped. Not them. Anyone but them.

“Where are we headed?” Reese asked as they stepped out into the cool night air. “Home,” Rowan replied, though that was the last place he planned to go right now. He wasn’t about to hang around the diner parking lot looking like some creep. His pack was buzzing with impatience, pushing him hard to claim his mate, and it was getting to the point where they might screw everything up. For all of them. They had to keep in mind that Elara was human, not one of their kind. She needed to be handled with care, slow and steady, if he had any shot at making her his.

Mason pointed at him. “Do not.” Seraphine looked at Rowan. Rowan’s face was turning red from the effort. “What?” Rowan exploded. “CLAIRE KISSED MASON.” Half the village turned. Mason closed his eyes. Claire stopped walking. Very slowly— she turned. Rowan realized his mistake. “Oh.” Mason opened his eyes. Claire was red from her ears to her neck. Mason looked at Rowan. Rowan backed away. “Mason.”

Pete asked, going straight to the point, and I swallowed, beads of sweat gathering on my forehead. “Yes, I would like to introduce you to my girl, Raya,” Rowan said with so much pride that my heart almost burst. He was full-on beaming, while his friends were the opposite, ridges forming in their foreheads. But before they could ask questions, I stood in front of Rowan, smiling. “We already know each other, but my name is Raya, and I look forward to a day where we can all run together as wolves.” Their brows furrowed, confusion flickering across their faces before their eyes widened in realization, and seconds later, their jaws hung open.

I challenge him, hoping my slightly shaky voice doesn't reveal how scared I am. He smiles at me. “We’ll see.” The moment we reach the open field, Rowan is already waiting. His arms are crossed behind his back, stance formal and unreadable. His eyes sweep over us like we’re objects, not people. “In light of recent events,” he says, “we’re restructuring the partner system.” A few people exchange glances. He doesn’t pause. “Alex will now partner with Zara Wynne.” I blink. What? I glance at Alex. He looks… annoyed. But unsurprised.

And far away, across the clouds and burning lands… Alec opened his eyes. Somewhere between worlds. Between life and magic. Lightning cracked the sky. The air turned colder, even though fires still burned across the battlefield. Smoke wrapped around the broken lands like a black serpent, hiding what was coming. And then, they came. Rowan and Alexander. Two powerful figures, once king and Queen, now traitors of peace. Rowan wore dark armor, covered in shadows. Her eyes burned red, and her hands sparked with cruel magic. Alexander floated beside her, his mate, his silver hair twisted by wind, his cloak dragging storms behind him.

"I am falling too. It scares me. I do not want to stop." They lay there for a time kissing softly and talking quietly. Rowan told Alex more about Julian, the good and the bad. Alex shared stories about his mom and his familys debts. They were getting closer. The truth was hanging there like a promise. Eventually they got up to take a shower together. They were gentle with each other washing each others bodies. It felt deep and real. Back in bed Rowan pulled Alex against his chest. He wrapped his arm around him. "Whatever Elias does tomorrow " Rowan said quietly "we will face it together."

I explain. “Yeah, Tiernan said that they were sketchy. I saw them wondering around in town and they were acting all sketchy as shit. They were also being gingantic assholes to the few they interacted with in town.” Rowan tells me. Rowan follows me along the streets. I have no idea how he found me in the first place. Everyone was asleep when I left, so what the fuck is he doing here. Aisling will not be happy if she wakes up and he isn’t there. I do smile when I see the mark on his neck. I know they were still figuring shit out, so the fact that they finished their bond is excellent. Before I can ask, he tells me he was instructed to watch me. Fucking Tiernan, I don’t need a fuckin

"Mom, Dad, Mr. and Mrs. Hart, say something!" She'd completely crossed the line. Wilson's face darkened as he forced down his anger. "Raina, your mom and I can still see straight. We know very well who Rowan's fiancee is!" My parents nodded in agreement. "Elara is the fiancee Rowan chose," my dad said firmly.