RavenI tangled my fingers in his dark hair without even meaning to, aching to drag him closer and feel his tongue slip into my mouth.In those moments, I was driven only by my wolf and nothing else.His lips were so soft, so sweet. It was surprising, and felt so… right. So perfect. Like our mouths
There was jewelry, too—gold arm bands and matching gold necklaces, large dangly earrings, a gold circlet to be worn around the head, beaded anklets.I supposed that Lycan women did adorn themselves after all. And the stuff was pretty, I had to admit.When he pulled out a large pile of panties next,
RavenEmber pulled back her hood, revealing that she was a woman—and a beautiful one at that, with caramel skin, golden hair, and striking blue eyes.“I’ll be helping you wash,” she said, already ushering the men out of the bathroom.I still felt my face heat, even with just the two of us in here. “
Blushing, I quickly averted my gaze. I was no stranger to the hierarchical differences in the entertainment industry, of course; this was no different than the dynamic between the high-end models and the unpaid interns at one of the big fashion shows.I had ever been the biggest fan of that dynamic,
Raven“I have matters to deal with,” Neil said, striding over to the door. “Give her a tour of the castle. And don’t let her out of your sight.”Before anyone could answer, he was gone.I swirled my spoon around my bowl, toying with the stew inside. It was hearty and delicious, way better than I exp
It was hard to reconcile that difference between the terrifying prince I’d seen on TV and the man they were talking about now.But before I could say anything, Eric added curtly, “That’s why you do not deserve him. You’ll just drag him down sooner or later. He should have a strong and healthy mate,
Raven“Pervert!”Smacking Neil’s hand away, I grabbed the fur blanket off my bed and quickly covered myself, my cheeks flushing red at the intrusion.Neil, however, seemed utterly unfazed. He turned on his heel and yanked the shutters open, allowing the first rays of dawn—along with a cold breeze th
“I don’t give a shit what Lycan women would and would not do!” I squealed, leaping out of the way again. “I’m not cutting them, and that’s final.”“Damn frivolous Werewolves… Just cut them,” Neil insisted, still coming after me on those long legs of his. “They are just fingernails.”“No!” I backed i
“Raven!” my old public relations manager, Valerie, exclaimed, her face lighting up. She was dressed to the nines in a sleek black dress and heels, her hair perfectly styled. “Goddess above, where have you been? You’ve had me worried sick!” “I…” I faltered, unsure of how to respond. “It’s been… com
Raven The process of handling my father’s affairs felt so… clinical. After hours of signing papers and talking to coroners and a whole blur of other preparations, I finally stepped out of the hospital, feeling sick to my stomach. But I also felt strangely numb. Numb because I had the chance to
My breath caught, and I stared at him, waiting for him to laugh or tell me he was joking. But he didn’t. “A Lycan?” I repeated. “You’re… serious?” He nodded weakly. “She was from the Lycan kingdom. A defector. She left her people… left her family… because of me.” I couldn’t breathe. The walls see
Raven I swallowed hard, clutching the strap of my bag as tight as I could as I followed the nurse down the hallway. I’d left the others waiting outside, which was probably for the best. If I had walked in here with a posse full of strange-looking people, it might raise eyebrows and reveal that they
As I nuzzled down into the cloak, I glanced up at him. His face was impassive, his jaw set hard as he gazed out over the water. He didn’t look at me, but I did feel eyes on me, and I looked over to see Ember staring. She said nothing, although I did see her gaze soften a little before she looked a
Raven The nearly-full moon was already hanging high in the night sky by the time I slipped out of my room, my modern clothes feeling oddly uncomfortable around my body. The jeans were snug, hugging my legs in a way that felt unexpectedly restricting, and the black sweater was soft but a little too
“You have been busy,” she finally said as she took her seat. I froze, the cup halfway to my lips. “I—I’m not sure what you mean, Your Majesty.” The corner of her mouth quirked upward in a faint, almost amused smile. “Do not insult me with feigned ignorance, child. I know what happened to Hannah.
Raven I woke to an empty bed. Neil’s warmth was gone, replaced by the faint chill of the early morning air. I sat up, rubbing the sleep from my eyes as my heart sank. The spot where he had lain beside me was cold now, his scent already fading. All that remained was a pile of modern clothes folde
I blinked up at him, my breath still uneven. “Neil? What… What are you doing here?” His gaze didn’t waver, the tension in his jaw visible even in the darkness. “I heard whispers,” he said quietly. “About Hannah. About what happened.” My stomach twisted. “I—” “Did you kill her?” he asked, cutti