Gawd, how long has it been since we started walking? Ughhh, it feels like it’s been ten hours. I stared down at my foot and let out an angry puff.

"Do you even know where Azrael is?" I snapped, and Sonia paused, turning. "You can find him yourself, if you think you can," she said, staring over her shoulder.

I froze. The woods got more eerie the deeper you went, and with the dense greenery blocking out what little sunlight there was to begin with, it was much darker. With the stronger monsters and ghouls residing deeper in the forest, I’d rather not be by myself. Even if she didn’t know where he was, she’s still a dragon.

"Carry on," I said, and she scoffed.

Veyra stared at me briefly and gently parted my hair to the side, flashing me a smile before continuing to walk.

"Do you perhaps need me to carry you?" Ryker asked, and I shook my head. He smiled softly and continued at Veyra’s pace.

I caught a faint golden glow out of the corner of my eye and paused, moving in closer to get a better look.

Were those berries golden?

My eyes gleamed with mischief, and I walked towards them. Wow, they were solid gold. I gently picked up one and squeezed it. It didn’t burst open, but bent inwardly and popped back up. I picked up three more.

"Wow, guys, what are these?" I asked, turning around, but froze.

It was eerily quiet, no one was there. Did they walk off without me? And panic rose in my heart.

"Veyra, Ryker!" I yelled, yet all I heard was my own voice echoing back. I shivered and squirmed my feet together...

"Looks like I’ll have to find them and Azrael on my own," I thought.

I followed the path we were on earlier, gently humming. But mosquitoes in this hellhole kept biting into me. It got so bad I honestly had to hold back my tears.

I didn’t know the academy was this troublesome.

But after all this, I wonder if Elowen would still be the kill lead like earlier in the novel? With Raven surviving, entering the academy, and even killing off one of her closest companions, a lot has changed from the original novel. And with the training arc being moved up, I wonder if that’s going to be the only change.

Well, we’ll just have to wait and see.

I gently stretched and pushed the leaves off my face. After walking for what felt like forever, I saw it, those thick, broad shoulders, that deep ankle-length black coat, and those deep green logger boots.

That was Azrael, undeniably so.

His coat shivered in the darkness, and he just stood still.

"Azrael," I called out softly, and a smile curled to my lips. I immediately rushed towards him.

I slammed into him from behind, wrapping my hands around his waist. He looked and smelled the same, so surely it was him and not some ghoul.

"I’ve been searching so long for you," I said, and I felt him stiffen.

"Azrael," I called out softly, tightening my grip, and he lowered his head to gaze down at my hands.

I wonder what he’s thinking right now... "Master," he called out softly, almost a whisper.

What’s wrong with him?

I gently relaxed my grip, but his hands clamped around mine, holding them firmly around his waist.

"What’s wrong, are you okay?" I asked, but he didn’t say a word and gently turned, finally facing me.

Gosh, I felt my cheeks burn red with his stare. Why was he looking at me like that?

"Raven," he called my name softly again. It felt like a soft breeze brushing my hair, and I gently raised my hands, reaching for his face, gently caressing his cheeks.

"I’m so happy you’re okay," I said, and watched as his eyes lit up. He didn’t speak, he just puzzled his cheeks into my hands, enjoying the touch.

Why was he so vulnerable? What happened? I thought.

"Can you only love me?" he said suddenly, and my lips parted in confusion.

What?

Before I could think of a reply, his face was inches away from mine. My breath hitched... he was so close, and now that he was, I realized he had such bright green eyes...

Hiss.

His pet snake around his neck slid out, and I staggered backwards, but he gently pulled me back in, his hand resting on my waist...

"Don’t worry, he won’t hurt you," he said softly and gently nuzzled his nose on my neck.

I giggled softly, it felt like a soft breeze, but I flinched when his teeth gently bit into my neck.

"You smell nice," he said, and I raised my brow.

What was happening with Azrael? I was questioning everything happening here, even now...But then his lips brushed against the edge of mine, and I gasped.

His left hand reached for my neck, pulling me in closer. His lips slammed onto mine.

He wasn’t gentle.

His tongue slid in and I shivered. My hands reached for his chest, gently pushing him away, but his other hand grabbed mine and pulled me back in, holding tightly. His canine teeth gently grazed my lip, and I shuddered.

I managed to pull away, panting heavily.

"Wait," I said, staring at his face. Why was his face suddenly red? "We shouldn’t do this here?" I rasped out softly, still out of breath.

But he just pushed me backwards till my back gently rested on a giant tree.

"I can’t wait," he said, and his lips crashed down onto mine.

What did he mean he couldn’t wait? I couldn’t help but think...

His hand gently pulled me closer by my neck, kissing rigorously. His tongue moved deeper down my throat, and I gagged, pushing him back.

He pulled away softly, releasing heavy breaths. I stared down, still confused.

"What’s happening to you?" I asked and gently reached for his waist.

"Hng—" he moaned out, and I froze.

Did Azrael... did he just... huh? My lips dropped open. Before I could think, his hands reached for my waist and pulled me closer. I slammed into his chest, holding onto him.

"Raven," he called out softly and buried his face in my neck.

My lips parted. "Aah," I moaned out.

His tongue was doing magic on my neck, trailing softly. I felt his left hand on my thighs, and my lips parted open as a silent moan escaped. His hand felt like wildfire, gently trailing down my thighs.

"Wait, what if someone comes?" I asked, my voice trembling.

"Hmm."

Gawd, Azrael was too fucking tempting right now. I don’t think I’ll be able to resist him.

He gently trailed his hands till he reached my underwear. My eyes widened.

Here? He wanted to fuck me here? The thought made my heartbeat race.

"You are already wet," he coarsely said, his voice prideful.

I stared at him and looked away, my cheeks flushed red...

"Look at me," he said, a command, and I gently gazed at him, he smiled.

God, I melted seeing that sweet, manly smile.

I gently rested my back on the tree behind me, watching him reach for his trousers, undoing his belt. My eyes widened.

"You aren’t really planning on fucking me here, right... right?" I asked nervously, but he only grunted. "Don’t move," he said, and I froze. I nodded simply.

"Take it out, Raven," he said, and I blinked in confusion.

"Take what out?" I asked, and he just stared deeply.

"Ahh," escaped my lips, I gently reached my hands inside his trousers.

Fuck, why did it feel hot and so thick? My hands trembled as I held onto it.

"Bring it out," he whispered softly in my ear, and I sucked on my bottom lip, bringing it out.

I stared in great shock, it was massive....To take this thing in me...I gently touched the tip.

"Hngh—"

I froze and lifted my gaze to look at him, but his lips landed on mine, full of hunger...My grip on his dick loosened and our slurping kissing sounds could be heard throughout the forest...

"Angh—" the moan escaped from my lips.

His tip was only in, but I felt my core stretching. "Azrael, I can’t," I purred out, gripping his shoulder tightly.

"It’s okay," he whispered, his left hand gently caressing my face and parting my hair. "Take it like a good girl," he said.

I bit my lip.

The others had large dicks, but his...

He gently moved in, and I hugged him tightly, closing my eyes. He slipped it in, and an "aah" relieved moan escaped from my lips...

He stayed still, letting my breathing settle. "Are you okay?" he asked, gently trailing his hand on my back. "Good girl," he said softly.

"Can I move now?" he asked, and I nodded. He moved, and my eyes rolled back.

So good.

"You are so tight," he complimented in a husky groan. I felt my legs tremble from his words.

He moved again his waist and I bit down on my lips. "Argh—faster," I moaned out, and he increased his pace.

Gawd, he felt so good. I couldn’t help but drool.

This felt refreshing...

His breath hitched as he steadied himself and pushed deeper. "Aaaaa," I moaned.

I trembled as I felt my hot juices gushing out.

"Fuck," he said, parting his lips as he pushed me backwards, making me pull away from the hug.

His lips claimed mine, penetrating deeper and faster and I moaned out.

I didn’t realize when my hands reached for his shirt and I slid it upwards. My hands rested on his thick neck, and his lips parted.

He rolled his lips, and I tilted my head backwards, resting it on the tree.

"Good girl," he said, and I stared at him, my gaze filled with lust, every thought about all the positions he could put my body...

He pushed in harder.

But then...I sighted people.

Fuck.

The others were back. "Azrael, pull out," I moaned out, still feeling warm...

"I haven’t cum yet, hold on," he replied, but I bent down and bit his neck, muffling out my moans.

"Pull out... the ot..hers, they foun..d us..."

"Let them see," he replied, and my hair stood.

"Please, Azrael," I begged. I would die from embarrassment if they saw us like this...

He pulled out and groaned in restraint. He gently zipped his trousers and placed me on the floor.

My legs shivered...

I stared at my underwear on the floor and nuzzled his shoulder... His eyes flashed green, and the underwear burned red.

"Oh, you found him," I heard Sonia’s voice and lifted my gaze to stare at her.

She seemed to understand what had happened from my swollen lips and then turned her gaze to Azrael’s trousers, but I placed my hands over it, giving her the "what are you looking at" look.

Veyra and Ryker walked up to me, their hands gently resting on my hair, and Ryker gently straightened my clothes.

"You should have at least done it back at the academy," Ryker commented loudly, and I blushed, they had noticed.

My lips parted, but...."I couldn’t wait," Azrael said.