Chapter 16:
Two Enemies, One War
**Raven's POV**
I didn't sleep that night.
How could I? After Jasper's accusations at dinner. After the way everyone stared at me like I was some kind of puzzle they needed to solve.
After walking out and declaring I was Raven, not Celeste.
I meant it. I had to mean it.
Because the moment I admitted the truth, everything would change. Victor would know I'd come back for him. Kieran would push harder for the mate bond. And my mission,my only reason for existing, would be compromised.
I couldn't let that happen.
So I sat in my room, staring at the wall, repeating the same words over and over in my head.
*I am Raven. I am not Celeste. I am here for revenge, not love.*
A soft knock interrupted my thoughts.
I knew who it was before I opened the door
