The Valkyrie Returns and Slays (Raven) novel Chapter 318

Chapter 318 A Rival In Love?

Then, the soft, stifled sounds slipped from Cassian’s lips, each one carrying a hint of irresistible allure that sparked the imagination.

Three minutes later, Cassian felt like he was on the verge of death.

After countless pleadings and coquettish acts failed, Cassian looked at Raven, who kept setting fires but didn’t bother to put them out with his slightly bloodshot, watery eyes. His voice, hoarse yet dripping with undeniable charm, carried a trace of exasperation. “I was wrong.”

Raven paused her fire–starting antics, raising an eyebrow at him. “Oh? What exactly did you do wrong?”

Cassian pressed his lips together, opening and closing them a few times before finally giving in with a resigned tone. “I shouldn’t have tried to be clever.”

Raven’s smile was faint but carried a hint of mischief. “Anything else?”

“I shouldn’t have tried to set up that arrogant, self–absorbed jerk with a woman. And I definitely shouldn’t have lied to you.” Raven studied Cassian, the little troublemaker looked utterly defeated, but his sharp mind was still as clear as ever. The amusement in her eyes deepened.

Still, to make sure Cassian didn’t do the wrong thing again, she asked, “What if it happens again?”

“It won’t!” Cassian’s voice was unusually firm, almost childlike in its conviction.

He did look like a kid who had learned his lesson and wouldn’t repeat the same mistake.

It was a pity that Raven wasn’t taken in by his tricks.

“What if it happens again?” she asked, her tone sharp.

“If it happens again, I’ll deal with that arrogant self–absorbed jerk myself!” Cassian muttered under his breath.

Of course, he didn’t dare say the rest out loud, sniffling like a kicked puppy.

After a moment’s hesitation, Cassian steeled himself like a man walking to his doom and declared, “Fine, I’ll punish myself by staying out of your bed for a whole week!”

To Cassian, there was no punishment more brutal than that.

However, Raven raised an eyebrow at his so–called guarantee. “Is that punishing you or me?” she retorted.

Cassian was momentarily stunned.

‘Wait, was Raven happy with my performance?‘ The thought made Cassian’s lips curl into a faint, uncontrollable smirk.

But the moment his gaze met Raven’s eyes glinting with a subtle yet unmistakable threat, his smirk vanished in an instant. With a defeated sigh, he muttered, “Alright. What do you think should be done if there is a next time?”

Raven’s eyes sparkled with amusement, her smile deepening slightly.

Yet, beneath her smile, a sharp and dangerous edge could be felt.

“I’ll have fun with you before I finish you off if there is a next time!”

Cassian’s slender frame trembled uncontrollably.

Though he was certain Raven wouldn’t kill him, he knew for sure that if he got caught framing that arrogant, self–absorbed jerk again, he’d be in serious trouble.

In that moment, he made a firm decision. ‘I absolutely can’t get caught next time!‘

Just as Cassian was silently vowing to himself, Raven’s delicate hand started setting fire again.

Soon, Cassian’s voice, sweet and captivating, yet practically begging for more teasing, rang out once more in the spacious

room.

Raven was so caught up dealing with Cassian, her mischievous little troublemaker, that she completely forgot about the middle–aged man and two women waiting outside Valhalla.

Time slipped by, and the sounds in the room gradually quieted down.

When Cassian woke up from sheer exhaustion, the first thing he saw was Raven lying beside him, her breathing soft and steady.

At some point, the ropes that had bound him he

Successfully unlocked!

His gaze lingered on Raven, his mesmerizing eyes filled with an endless, tender affection.

But soon, his attention shifted to her wrists, and a contemplative look began to surface in his eyes.

‘If I cuff her hands now, wouldn’t it be a piece of cake to turn the tables?‘ Cassian thought.

Chapter318 A Rival in Love?

The idea sent his breathing into a sudden frenzy.

Without hesitation, Cassian reached for the special handcuffs that the arrogant, self–absorbed jerk had prepared earlier, pulling them out from the ring on his finger.

Just as he was about to clasp them onto Raven’s wrists, the doorbell suddenly rang, breaking the silence.

“Ding Dong!”

“Ding Dong!”

Cassian instinctively stashed the handcuffs away.

Whether it was guilt or simply not wanting to disturb Raven, he quickly grabbed the red robe from the bedside, draped it over himself, and tied it securely.

Only after double–checking that there was no chance of any accidental exposure did he walk to the door and open it. The next moment, a stunningly handsome face appeared, yet as cold as frost.

The sight of the person instantly triggered an overwhelming sense of danger in Cassian’s heart.

Hiemaly stood at the door, giving Cassian a thorough once–over before his brows slowly furrowed.

As Raven’s older brother, Hiemaly had seen Cassian in their previous lives. But the reborn Cassian looked nothing like the man Hiemaly remembered. Cassian’s appearance and aura had completely changed, making Cassian unrecognizable to Hiemaly.

Hiemaly didn’t dwell on it and simply asked, “Is Raven inside?”

Cassian frowned, his gaze sharpening as he studied Hiemaly’s face, which had also changed drastically from his past life.” What do you want?” Cassian asked, his tone guarded.

“I’m here for Raven. If she’s inside, ask her to come out,” Hiemaly replied evenly.

Cassian sneered inwardly.

He didn’t need to think twice. He was another one of Raven’s hopeless admirers.

“I don’t have time for this. She’s not here,” Cassian said coldly.

Before Hiemaly could say another word, Cassian slammed the door shut with a loud bang.

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Chapter 319 He Hit Me

Chapter 319 He Hit Me