Ravena's POV
I held Lucien's gaze, refusing to back down.
"Is that a threat?" I asked quietly.
"It is a promise," he whispered.
My wolf snarled inside me, but I kept my voice calm. "Then make sure you can keep it."
His face twisted with rage. "You are really not going to rescue her? You are just going to leave her there to die because you hate her. Because you want revenge."
I almost laughed. "Revenge? You think this is about revenge?"
"What else could it be?" he shot back. "You hate her. You resent her for taking your place. And now you finally have the chance to make her pay, so you are hiding behind excuses about strategy and planning."
"Taking my place?" I repeated slowly. "Is that what you think this is about?"
"Yes! You are jealous. You are petty. You are acting like a damn
