Rise of the Raven - A Paradox of two worlds Book 2

Chapter 16- Raven

My goal has been fulfilled thanks to my hard work and dedication. Clay makes the decision to hop in the shower with me. I can't help but chuckle as I see him go into the water and scream because it's so hot. I mock him and then walk away, allowing him to complete his shower on his own.

After applying my makeup, I always straighten my hair, but I'm too lazy to do it today, so I spritz some leave-in conditioner on my hair and put it up in a loose bun instead. Although there are a few curls that stick out, I think it looks quite excellent. In addition, the fact that Clay enjoys the curls in my hair makes me grin. As I head to the room to start getting dressed, Clay emerges from the bathroom wearing nothing but a towel.

"Really?" I look at him.

"What can I say?" He smiles, I shake my head and laugh.

As we leave for the night I start to feel anxious. Clay grips my hand to calm me down and whispers.

"A few hours ago you were all fired up about this," He laughs, "Having second thoughts?"

"No!"

A smirk appears and he can't help but laugh and shake his head.

"Don't you dare, Clay Cladwell,"

"What?" Looking all smug.

"Say I told you so,"

"I wasn't going to but..."

"Don't!" I grab his face and kiss him. That shut him up. He slowly pulls away and smiles.

We get to the club and head straight to the bar. "4 shots of vodka!" I shout over the loud music. The bartender nods his head confirming he heard me. We each down our shots, putting our glasses down Brie shouts

"Let the party begin!"

We hit the dance floor and spend what seems like an eternity there, getting carried away by the music. Clay leans down and tenses himself against me. His voice is muffled by worry.

"Raven?"

"They're here," Logan's eyes flame red as I turn to face him, tightening Clay's grip on me. I turn to face Clay, who has red eyes as well, but there is something unusual about them. I push the thought out of my head and grab his hand; Brie and Logan soon follow.

Brie takes out her phone and begins taking pictures of the group as we go towards an empty booth. I yell at her to stop after feeling something come over me. His emerald eyes are staring at me with penetrating intensity. When I turn around, Erik is smiling and holding a drink while directly addressing me. He makes a head motion for us to join them.

"Let the show begin", I tell my friends. Brie and Logan walk towards them as Clay pulls me back from prying eyes.

"No matter what happens I love you," He leans down and kisses me. "You're mine,"

"Always and forever, I love you", I wrap my arms around him and kiss him deeply. I want him to know that I'm always going to be his.

This better work!

We join Brie and Logan on the bench they are sitting on.

"Hey, Raven, who's the hottie?" Santana asks. I look up to see a fake smile plastered on her face.

"This is..." I'm cut off.

"Clay," He says.

Although everything is going as planned, my stomach sinks with an uncomfortable feeling. My heart begins to race.

Santana giggles like a little school girl, "I'm Santana, this is Valarie and Nia." These girls are acting like he is some kind of dessert.

He's my dessert! I feel the jealousy fire consume me within.