I leaned in closer. "What are you talking about? Derek is still alive."

Raven's eyes widened. "How did you know about him?"

I lifted my hands. "Derek's been an Alpha of the Blackthorn Pack for quite a while now."

Raven's voice reflected a tinge of surprise. "What?" How long has he been an Alpha?"

I raised my shoulders. "I think right after you killed.....I.... I mean right after the rumor that you killed your beta and beta's mate and ran away because there was some speculation that my dad might have been involved or provided you with a place to hide. But when my dad told them clearly in his strict tone, your pack.... I mean the blackthorn finally understood and backed off accusing us."

Raven opened his mouth, but I continued. "And not only that, but you are also accused of killing their newly born twin sons. In fact, Derek is the one who ordered your immediate kill."

Raven squinted. "I don't get it why Derek has done something when he was the witness to my innocence."

I raised my brow. "Or maybe it was Derek who orchestrated everything to become an alpha."

Raven shook his head. "It's useless to even discuss all this; I got what I deserved."

I pointed at him. "Hey, none of this was your fault. I know how heartbroken a person could be when the love of his life turns out to be someone else's fated mate. You haven't done anything to deserve this."

Raven asked. "But what can we do now?"

I stood up. "I need to talk to my dad; he is the right person to give us any advice."

Raven cleared his throat. 'Actually, if your dad is Samuel, then me and my dad never had a good relationship with him. I doubt he would help me."

I shot up my shoulders. "If I voiced out the issue, my dad would listen."

Raven stood up. "But you didn't want to go back because of Krystal and Ellis."

I walked over to Raven. "I cared a damn about them. I didn't leave these woods because I didn't want to leave you." 

Raven almost whispered. "What?"

I raised my hands to make him understand. "Listen, I understand that you do not want us to be mates, and Rosalie severed our bond as well, but this is merely an attraction that I am certain will pass shortly; therefore, there is no need for concern."

Raven held my arms. "You think I shouldn't be concerned that soon you'll not be attracted to me?"

I felt a rush in my veins when he touched me, but I managed to remain calm. "I don't get it."

Raven came closer and whispered in my ears. "Don't bury the rush of your emotions inside you, Val."

I lost control and brushed my lips on his as he was about to move back. I anticipated that he would push me away or become angry, but instead he placed his hand on the back of my neck and thrust his lips into mine. I kissed him back and his tongue attempted to open my lips, and I did it so he could have an excess and slide his tongue down my throat. His tongue was stroking my mouth, and his hands were stroking my breasts. A moan slipped my lips as my hands were on his waist.

He parted our lips, and I whined. "Please, Raven, don't back off now."

We were both out of breath and he didn't respond. Instead, he shook his head and began unbuttoning my frock, and before I knew it, he had rolled it down from my arms and I was standing in front of him just in my panties and bra. He glanced at me with hungry eyes. I reached for the hem of his t-shirt, yanked it over his head, and threw it to the floor.

His hands reached the back of my thighs; the touch of his warm palms pumped adrenaline into me, and suddenly he hinged me up, his pulsing length brushing against my core because he was wearing his wood-chopping shorts. I wrapped my legs around his waist, encircled my arms around his neck, and began kissing him.

He walked over to the couch, laid down, and kept me at his top. He ripped my panties and spread my legs. I sat up on him and shoved down his shorts. With my spread-out core touching his entire length, I felt like I was sitting on a hot iron rod. I felt moisture on my core, he groaned. "You are already so wet for me, Val."

As soon as he addressed me as Val in his seductive, deep voice, I was already experiencing an orgasmic sensation. I looked at him with a fire inside me. Raven kept his hands between my waist and ass and started moving up and down and when my wet core rubbing his hard member a roar of passion began rushing through my body. I was about to close my eyes but Raven, with his shaky voice. "Don't close your eyes, Val, l because I want you to take the lead and drive me crazy."

I moaned and called his name. "Ravvveeeeennnnn pleaseeeee."

While rubbing my core over his length, he gave me another instruction. "I want you to unclasp your bra, Val."

I was unable to move as I was experiencing a gush of pleasure, then he again begged. "Please, Val, do this for me and I promise you'll get a reward."

I was wearing a bra with a front hook, so I unhooked it, and my globes sprung out, jiggling, with my bra dangling to the side since I needed to roll it down from my arms. My fingers moved back to brushing Raven's stone like abs.

Raven said. "Roll the straps down, Val, and I want you to hold your beautiful breasts and start caressing them for me."

I didn't hesitate at all, because I knew that if Raven wanted something in sex, he would always get it, no matter how much I resisted. Every time I satisfy his desire during sex, it becomes a euphoric experience for me. A wave of sweet joy surged through me when I was pressing my breasts. It was an ecstatic moment between us, and I want to stay in it forever. Just then, Raven lifts me up and begins to passionately go inside me.

My moans were getting louder and when he was fully inside me, he said, "Ride on my essence, Val." then he started rocking his ass against my needy, wet core. As I gently caressed my globes, I began to ride rhythmically on his hard shaft. Waves of pleasure washed over me, making everything around me seem hazy and blissful. I increased my speed and this time he moaned like thunder. "Oh, right there. Keep going."

Subsequently, each time I ride, he charges into me, causing me to be thrown over the edge. I let out a loud cry that filled the entire room, causing my scream to resonate. My mind flooded with a burst of intense emotions, and with a shiver, he released himself inside me. I collapsed over him, and he started running his fingers over my hair. I asked. "How much longer could we stay like this?"

Raven sighed. "As long as you want it, Val."

I blabbered. "It's a beautiful escape, and I want it to be here forever." I had no idea how he responded because, after saying this, I immediately drifted off.