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
RavenI collapsed again the moment I crossed the finish line. My legs literally gave out from under me; I physically couldn’t keep going.Eric and Neil walked up to me, Eric’s eyes wide as saucers. “You did it,” Eric said, almost as if he didn’t believe it. “You really did it.”My body trembled as I
“Mate,” I felt my wolf growl inside of me, same as she had when we’d kissed the other night. “I need my mate…”In those moments, the world narrowed down to the two of us. I felt compelled by my wolf, more compelled than I ever had before, to move closer to Neil.And I did.He didn’t pull back as I p
Raven & NeilRaven“Please! Have mercy!”The screams echoed through the forest, each more frantic and guttural than the last. I ran as fast I could toward the source of the noise, not caring if I was soaking wet in my underwear or if branches whipped at my bare skin.Someone was in trouble. Whatever
…NeilI was surprised when Raven, in the midst of crying, suddenly wiped away her tears and asked if she could cook the fish she’d caught.All of us were surprised, in fact.I didn’t know if it was just a coping mechanism or if she truly bounced back so quickly, but after some thought, I figured it
“Isn’t it?” I felt my palms begin to itch. “One minute you’re… you’re kissing me up against a tavern, and the next you’re treating me like I’m nothing!” “Raven—” “I’ve had enough!” I wiped at my eyes angrily. “I am so fucking sick of men like you and Nathan treating me like an object to be used
Raven I stared in horror at the sight before me. My horse was now laying on the ground, her leg twisted awkwardly, the arrow I had loosed embedded deep into her knee. Blood seeped around the shaft, staining her glossy coat a dark crimson. Panic surged through me as I scrambled off the ground and
As I stared at his retreating form, his shoulders rigid, I felt frustration bubble up inside of me. I knew that what we did last night was a mistake, but he was acting like a moody teenager. “Start at the beginning of the course,” he said, plopping down on the stump and folding his arms. I opene
Raven The morning sun cast long shadows across the training yard as I swung the wooden sword in a wide arc, sweat dripping down my forehead. My muscles screamed in protest from a morning spent training, but I gritted my teeth and continued the routine Ember had drilled into me. Block, parry, str
I just knew I wanted him. Even if we were outside a dingy tavern in the middle of the night, inches from being spotted, I didn’t care. Wanting my mate was the most natural thing in the world. A soft moan escaped me as I shut my eyes, feeling his warmth press into me. The heat between my thighs pul
Raven The sudden press of Neil’s lips against mine felt like a lightning strike, electricity coursing through my body. For a second, I couldn’t breathe, couldn’t think—I could only feel the searing warmth of Neil’s mouth on mine and the roughness of his grip around my wrists. But just as quickly
He gave a short nod, apparently satisfied. A few moments later, the guards returned with drinks. Castor and Eric were in the midst of recounting the battle, ale sloshing out of mugs as they gestured wildly. “And then Neil dove right into the heart of the fight,” Castor was saying. “One rogue after
Raven The tavern was dimly lit and packed, the air smelling thickly of alcohol and smoke. It seemed the entire village was there tonight, celebrating the warriors returning safely. We made our way to a table in the corner, our cloaks up to shield our faces despite the crowded atmosphere. The gua
Ember remained silent, studying me with an amused glint in her eyes. “But at least here,” I muttered, swinging again and managing to force her to step back, “Lycan women are honest about their intentions. You don’t pretend to be best friends while plotting behind someone’s back.” As I took anoth