With the strength of the Primal of Lifes guards behind her, and the support of the wolven, Poppy must convince the Atlantian generals to make war her waybecause there can be no retreat this time. Doesn't mean I can't love the guy. Rated: Fiction T - English - Family - Poppy, Casteel, Kieran - Words: 1,571 - Favs: 6 . But that is my future you are walking away with. ", Alastir: "And you will likely change your tune fairly quickly.". I got all kinds of happy and thrilled and excited. And I don't think Kiran and Poppy cleaving together in the way they do for emotional support is half as far fetched as other things in this series. Casteel: "Most wouldn't find that such an attractive quality. Casteel stared at me, the corners of his lips curving up. The problem is what I said before: thats not what this series set out to be (or at least theres no rational interpretation of the previous books or authors statements that could lead you to thinking otherwise). from someone else because of his love for Poppy. I had plans. ", Casteel: "You really don't need to encourage her. Poppy: "Only when it's deserved. I opened my mouth to tell him that whatever he needed didn't involve him and me in a pantry, but nothing came out. Probably had something to do with the fact that they'd be holed up in their private chambers for days after a spat. I saw her for who she was. As the Harbinger of Death and Destruction. His tongue lapped over the sensitive mark. Casteel and Kieran have a beautiful life long friendship that brings them as close as brothers. 5 Stories. Because I'd never stopped falling. Web Kieran Contou Casteel DaNeer. Plans that will force her to look beyond everything she thought she knew about herselfabout him. her, physically and emotionally. ", Kieran: "If you get yourself killed, I'm going to be pissed. ", Kieran: "He wouldn't be marrying you, risking the ire of not just his entire kingdom but also his parents, who you will soon discover are not two people you want to anger just so you have a chance to make it through this alive, free from the Ascended and from him. I am all for it. Capture you and use you. He jerked and growled out a sharp curse, and I knew he'd taken another arrow. Poppy: "That's not true. Casteel and Kieran together is always fun, but -----> Poppy and Kieran? That it's a blood exchange that often turns into something, um, more intimate.". I am totally trash for didn't get explored more. I immediately thought of the Joining, and the humor dancing across Casteel's face was evidence that he knew where my mind had gone. And that's because I need you. It's been a while since I have been so emotionally attached to a book/series. Again. Forget about sex. ", Kieran: "You're not? Casteel DaNeer knows all too well that very few are as cunning or vicious as the Blood Queen, but no one, not even him, couldve prepared for the staggering revelations. Casteel finds himself in the last place he ever wanted to be: trapped in a dungeon and in the grasp of the cruel Blood Queen. He adds a level of humor to everything with his personality, but obviously also takes his role as protector very seriously. Either way, none of this is truly shocking. Most of all, he is a true friend to Casteel and has been for many years. Casteel has plans for her. ", Casteel: "She is unique and brave, intelligent and beautiful. Thanks for your comment! I wanted to be your first. My boiling blood roared in my ears, through my body, tightening my breasts and settling between my legs, where his fingers ventured dangerously close. But what she does know is that nothing is as dangerous to her as him. ", Casteel: "Even if I wasn't the Prince, I would be up here. Kieran started to block me once more, and I'd had it with the ridiculousness. I'd rather sharpen a sword than knead yeast. ", Casteel: "Would this be an inappropriate time to let you know I'm incredibly turned on by you right now?". I can't control you. Yes to the Joining or no. Casteel sends Kieran away, and the two of them fight, but Poppy realizes that while she has been able to keep up with Casteel, he was tiring her out until he could grab her. Language: English Words: 1,037 Chapters: 1/1 Collections: 1 Comments: 4 Kudos: 9 Bookmarks: 1 Hits: 97; . intriguing. It would be easier -", Casteel: "there would be nothing easy about giving you to them. Emotionally, I believe you left him shredded."' - A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire, p.257. She's like I didn't. But they all heard her And We're Finally Off to Atlantia! ", Alastir: "I can understand that. ", Vonetta: "You're about to marry the handsome, albeit annoying as hell, Prince of Atlantia, Penellaphe. I swallowed, but the knot was still there. There were plenty of hints in the book that a possible threesome might happen at some point, and while I usually wouldn't mind that level of smut, I just don't see it. Poppy: "It's the part where you think I would actually marry you.". Probably better than most here. I'm thinking you'd really like that. I frigging love Poppy. ", Kieran: "You look like you want to do that now. His character feels like its at its finale, while Poppy is still rapidly developing into the person shes meant to be. If so, I'm very curious to learn more about it, wife. ", Vonetta: "You saying something like that was probably why I knocked you on your ass the last time.". ", Casteel: "Because you needed to know that not everything was a lie. His hand drifted lower, over the flap of buttons on my pants. ", Poppy: "What good would that do? Probably the latter. The situation I'm in - that we're in.". Penellaphe Da'Neer (ne Balfour, pronounced: Pen-nell-uh-fee Bal-floor), often simply named Poppy, is the former Maiden or Chosen One in the Kingdom of Solis and rightful Queen of Atlantia. Like when the first rays of sun break through the clouds after a heavy storm. ", Poppy: "Your mind always resides in unseemly places. ", Casteel: "That's because I don't want to be awed by something so incredibly reckless. It's also true that I chose you when you were just Hawke, and it's not just because you were the first person to ever really see me. ", Casteel's lips brushed the healing bite mark, Poppy: "Compulsions aside, you can't control everything. Back in their room, Casteel lets Poppy know that the wolven heard her calling them out in the field during battle. And I think this was actually part of the problem. Kieran: "I'm sorry. And Poppy, wouldn't either. ", Casteel: "You're right. And the only reason why any of that changed is because once he got to know you, he started to care for you.". You will have to force me, and I will not make it easy for you. These books were huge time commitments, and Im the type of romance reader who reads for the happily ever after. ", Kieran: "Perfect timing. Like completely naked, and I saw way too much tawny-hued skin. The Casteel Series constitutes five novels, starting with Heaven, published in 1985 and finally ending with Web of Dreams in 1990. ", Casteel: "And I'm so very intrigued now. Do you even know what could happen during that ritual that would make it so very crude -", Casteel: "Did you bookmark the chapters detailing how Willa spent afternoons entertaining not one but two suitors, one in the front and the other -? Something that I've needed for days. And I dont think Kiran and Poppy cleaving together in the way they do for emotional support is half as far fetched as other things in this series. The magnitude of what the Blood Queen has done is almost unthinkable. She has life all laid out for her and longtime boyfriend Scott. Casteel and Kieran tell Poppy that it sounds like a God returning to its place of sleep. Shea, Malik . ", Poppy: "I fell for you when you were Hawke, and I kept falling for you when you became Casteel. If you know what that means, then someone has been very naughty.". I started to reach for the clasp of the necklace. ", Alastir: "I can see why. Casteel: "Sorry. It landed with a fleshy smack. he murmured, and then caught the lobe of my ear between his teeth. Do poppy casteel and kieran get together. But more importantly, he would've stuck to the plan he spent years cultivating, and we would've already been halfway to Carsodonia to exchange you for his brother. ", Poppy: "That and how incredibly disturbing it is.". Because because what if Kieran was wrong? I really like Kieran as a character, and honestly, I wish the author had just left him out of some this purely because I would gobble up a spin-off series about him and his own devoted love interest that is only his, not some weird sharing thing where Casteel will always come first for Poppy and Kieran, yeah, is just kind of there, like the family dog as you said so well! It was evident in the way Kieran was physically described to. You'd only be annoyed, and the knife is not nearly sharp enough to sever your head or pierce your incredibly thick skull. Here's a bit of NYE Fluff for Hawke and Poppy. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. This book showed many of the same flaws. ", Casteel: "The line in your palm is believed to be the one connected to your heart. Maybe forever. Casteel: "You don't smell like that to me. Whats more, Ill go as far as to say that had the author set out from the beginning to write a polyamory book (beyond the fact that she failed to truly set that up in any real way), this was a truly bad way to go about it. ", Kieran: "Only because you wanted to do violent and terrible things to me. ", Poppy: "That's' an exaggeration. ", Casteel: "You're an absolutely stunning, murderous little creature. Prince Casteel Da'Neer. I was veiled, unable to even look someone in the eye if they were allowed to speak with me. It shouldn't come as a shock, because I was already in love with him the moment my heart broke when I learned the truth of who he was. What did I want? ", Casteel: "Unless you have a different idea. It's an ache. And this was before I learned what she was. ", Poppy: "What what have you needed for so long? Reply. To end what the Blood Queen has begun, Poppy might have to become what she has been prophesied to bewhat she fears the most. How youve spoken to me doesnt bother me. That is why the imprint is made there. ", Casteel: "I am Hawke. You made her flinch, and then you threatened her. He answers her questions with no judgement, and is honest with her. Poppy: "So yes, I was very angry, but what I felt for him before remained, and after learning the entire truth about the Ascended and what had happened to him and to his brother, I could understand why he set out to use me. Accepting him and and allowing myself to feel what I did f or him was a betrayal to those who were lost in all of this, and it felt like a betrayal to myself. And if they do the Joining, I have a feeling it will end up in a threesome because Kieran has been in one too many intimate moments between Poppy and Casteel. It's beautiful.". ", Poppy: "I don't want to pretend anymore. The wolven are growing more unpredictable. I will marry you. ---------> Did anyone predict that ending? ", Kieran: "It was probably the latter that did him in. I started to argue but quickly realized that, unfortunately, he had a point. You just aren't ready to accept it. Poppy: "I'm not your enemy, but you're quickly becoming mine.". You are a puzzle I want to figure out, but at the same time, don't. Poppy: "He can see me standing behind you. ", Casteel: "But you're still going to hear me whisper things. I simply stared up at him, waiting and wanting. I hated lying to you, Poppy. Newly made queen of a people and country that barely know her, let alone trust her, she knows only that she must save Casteel as soon as possible. And if not, I will be your blade, the thing that ends his miserable existence. Look, heres another super hot guy that loves me too! Like Casteel feeding from Poppy's neck, walking in on Casteel eating out Poppy, and then the whole mountain scene where the three of them were tangled up together sleeping. It can be any piece of your choosing. Casteel: "Interesting. There were plenty of hints in the book that a possible threesome might happen at some point, and while I usually wouldn't mind that level of smut, I just don't see it. That doesn't mean that it was okay, but I could understand why. Would you rather it be him? Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for The War of Two Queens (Blood And Ash Series Book 4) (English Edition) at Amazon.nl. And you you never laughed enough as it was, but when you did ", Casteel: "When you did, it was like the moment the damn mist finally cleared. I don't belong to anyone but myself. And if he chooses her, then we all do.. And trust me, Poppy, those plans made way more fucking sense than this - than all of this.". Things that would haunt your sleep and leave you with nightmares long after you wake. ", Jasper: "I'm sorry. His ears perked as he looked over to where Casteel stood. 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