", 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. Casteel grew up in Atlantia and was close with his brother Malik, his bonded wolven Kieran, and best friend, Shea. Your life depends on it. The Dark One. He may hate being called the Dark One, but he has earned that name. He glanced down at me, his lips slightly parted. Casteel stared at me, the corners of his lips curving up. None of us wish to watch Setti trample either of you. And no one, not even my father or my mother, will change that. Yes, I have the Maiden, and I'm not giving her back. ", Poppy: "What? And then I'd want you on your knees and your mouth around my cock. ", Poppy: "His name was Leopold, but my mother called him Leo or or Lion. I'd already begun to question things - the Ascended and if I could be or do what they required of me. This need. But you want to know an even more annoying truth? ", Poppy: "Did they have a certain eye color? Hawke is really the Dark One, Prince Casteel Da'Neer of the Atlantians. ", Casteel: "No, Poppy. Jars rattled. Trying to talk about my thoughts on characters, will be a little difficult to not spoil so, . Casteel: "There is one more thing I need. And as far as being a distraction to Casteel, that's his weakness. Shortly thereafter, Poppy and Casteel name Kieran as their Advisor, to his surprise, though he accepts wholeheartedly. Forget about sex. ------->. To be honest, every day I half-expected to find the Prince sliced up in all the ways a man fears. It's beautiful.". He made me feel alive. Subjectively, the romance was the only reason I was really still here, and that was badly damaged/ruined by the emotional cheating from Poppy. His fingers trailed along my thigh, the ring around his finger cool against my skin. Free my brother and, maybe if the gods were good, prevent a war - or at least lessen the bloodshed. ", Casteel: "And I'm so very intrigued now. . This is better. Make you come that way. Casteel: "But I was once told that the best relationships are the ones where passions run high.". The stupid dimple in his right cheek appeared. Protect your Prince. I frigging love Poppy. I did. ", Casteel: "I go by several names. To me it felt like she kinda eased us into it since we pretty much saw this coming. It would be easier -", Casteel: "there would be nothing easy about giving you to them. ", Casteel: "Tell me what piece of you I can have. It would also force a lot of character development for the two of them as they work through Casteel . ", Poppy: "I felt your hunger, Casteel, and I don't need to do this. 5 Stories. There was no reason to because what he didn't know was the he already held too many of them. Sure, he kidnaps her but very quickly, it's her, him to get both of their brothers back. Hurrying to the bed, I picked up the wolven dagger and secured it around my thigh. I swallowed, but the knot was still there. Web 40 CasteelPoppy Kieran Joining Chapter. I feel like this is all we talk about. But unrest has grown in Atlantia as they await the return of their Prince. And Poppy, wouldn't either. <-------. That doesn't mean that it was okay, but I could understand why. I fell in love with him when he was Hawke, and I kept falling once I learned that he was Casteel. ", Poppy: "How is me threatening to stab you going to convince anyone that this engagement is real? The three of us? ", Casteel: "I'm distracted. All because when I'm with you, I don't think about the kingdom full of people counting on me. It's hot. King Casteel Da'Neer (pronounced: Ca-steel Da-near) is the former prince and now current ruler of Atlantia. I love her passion and fiery temper. Poppy is not only on the verge of losing her heart and being found unworthy by the gods, but also her life when every blood-soaked thread that holds her world together begins to unravel. (LogOut/ ", Poppy: "I thought you were going to kiss me.". I fell in love with her, probably long before I even realized I had. ", Casteel: "Try to remember you said that later when I'm sure I'll give you a reason to stab me. I really can, but our King and Queen -", Casteel: "Will be shocked and probably greatly annoyed that I have married someone they have never laid eyes on, not to mention someone who is only half-Atlantian and was once the Maiden. intriguing. The Crown of Gilded Bones Jennifer L. Armentrout (Blood and Ash #3) Publication Date: April 20, 2021 Paperback, 659 pages, Blue Box P. Working with Casteel instead of against him presents its own risks. ", Alastir: "Ah, yes, you did take her. ", Delano: "And you healed me with the touch of your fingers. Casteel suddenly broke out into deep, thunderous laughter. Even when Poppy and Casteel are reunited, Poppys mentally bemoaning Kieran not being around. Yup I do. ", Casteel: "That's because I don't want to be awed by something so incredibly reckless. And I think this was actually part of the problem. I think it's something deeper than that. ", Poppy: "Your mind always resides in unseemly places. He dipped his head, his lips brushing against the shell of my ear as he spoke. And Poppy? Im not sure if its because of the popularity of the series or what, but it seems that the publisher has taken a very hands-off approach to editing this series. I'm kinda obsessed with Kieran. But when I looked up at him, he had that look to him again. ", Casteel: "I didn't take you then because I knew the moment I did, you would stop looking at me like like I was just Hawke. ", Casteel: "She stabbed me in the heart with a bloodstone dagger. That's why you didn't use that dagger strapped to your thigh this morning, even though you knew how to use it against an Atlantian. ", Casteel: "Penellaphe Balfour? I'm just as good with a sword as I am with a bow, and I'm damn good with a bow. When I read the first three chapters after they were released a month early, I was feeling like this guy was bad news. Web There are nights when Casteel and. It must've been the wind. I stepped back, bumping into a shelf. ", Casteel: "But I know you won't allow it. ", Poppy: "The dagger was given to me by someone I care about. As I'm sure you noticed. ", Casteel: "You don't deserve everything that I've laid at your feet, and you sure as hell don't deserve the fact that I'm still trying to hold onto you. This. he murmured, and then caught the lobe of my ear between his teeth. Yet, here we are. The people here don't know you. Probably had something to do with the fact that they'd be holed up in their private chambers for days after a spat. Bastard. Kiss. He needs her alive, healthy, and whole to achieve his goals. Kieran started to block me once more, and I'd had it with the ridiculousness. Along with this thing called common sense. Web Kieran Contou Casteel DaNeer. ", Poppy: "I can hate that I'm nothing more than a pawn to you and still understand why I am. Personalities are kept consistent, and best of all, the book is thrilling and unpredictable. It was an actual heart. We are no longer a fallen kingdom. ", Kieran: "Not a minute has gone by since we left the Blood Forest that you aren't threatening Casteel's life. The surprise is half the fun. 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. I wanted you, and I wanted to find a way to try to keep you. We have Casteels thoughts almost entirely focused on Poppy and how glad he is that he is the one locked up and suffering instead of her. The Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L. Armentrout is book 3 in the beloved From Blood and Ash series. Whelp, shes off sharing a bed with naked Kieran, developing feelings for him, and getting asked why her husbands best friend is acting like her husband by family friends. Her mother-in-law doesn't seem to be happy. I'm looking at you now. You smell like honeydew. He adds a level of humor to everything with his personality, but obviously also takes his role as protector very seriously. I also am head over heels with the dark one himself, Casteel. Touch. She is the reason I came home. ", Poppy: "I will not pretend to be the docile fiance without an audience. ", Casteel: "You're right. ", Casteel: "I mean, all we're doing is sleeping side by side. Poppy: "Only when it's deserved. They made those tiny circles that tugged at the seam of my pants, rubbing it against my very center. I couldn't give you to them, not even for my brother. I flicked a look at the handsome face of a tawny-brown-skinned, pale-blue-eyed wolven - a creature able to take the form of a wolf as easily as they could assume the form of a mortal. If you haven't read it yet, first of all, do it now. No surprise. Casteel: There is no side of you that is not as beautiful as the other half. I have been very devoted to LUX being my favorite series to date, but I think it's been bumped down to the number 2 slot. Weeks. It is a gift I do not deserve. ", Poppy: "He told me what it is. ", Poppy: "I was just looking at you a few moments ago. Indeed, Im not sure how you can be a fantasy fan and have problems with that! Slamming the knife down, it scored deep into the wood of the table by the bed, the handle vibrating from the impact. There is nothing I will protect more fiercely or with more devotion Poppy. Does anyone else feel like the way JLA writes Poppys relationship with Kieran is odd? Besides, I doubt I'd be able to sleep. '", Poppy: "In a perfect world, I would've loved to have been courted in a way that didn't involve kidnappings or fleeing the Ascended. Casteel: "Your heart, Poppy? I'm Poppy, and you're Casteel, and this is real. ", Casteel: "You're an absolutely stunning, murderous little creature. I hope future books either go in one direction or the other: he becomes more included and the relationships feel more equal (I doubt that tho since Poppy & Cas are heartmates), or less included and is just more of a companion. But damn are you for real? Casteel: "You should see your face right now. It undoes me, Poppy. And that was only because I'd convinced myself that was the reason. Because because what if Kieran was wrong? Oh, my gods. Casteel: "Sounds like you and Poppy have that in common. If I could, I suspect life would be easier, but I don't even want to try, to be honest. ", Kieran: "I hope you're not embarrassed about this morning. And this didn't happen overnight. Phillips and Penellaphe race toward the stables, and Hawke kills Phillips. Pleasure. The Kieran-Poppy-Casteel Vibes. Casteel and Kieran together is always fun, but -------->Poppy and Kieran? ", Casteel: "My mother has stabbed my father a time or a dozen over the years. And fuck if it didn't go off the rails the moment you walked into the godsdamn Red Pearl. I love! I wanted to be so completely devoured by him that there was no room for the fear that he would become a scare upon my sure-to-be-broken heart. Not a Maiden, but Chosen nonetheless. Casteel: "Then I guess it would be repetitive of me to tell you how much you're turning me on now? The King wants to use her to send a message. She is joined by Kieran, Casteels best friend who hurts almost as much as she does with Casteels loss. Someone is likely to be very irritated if you stab me, and I end up bleeding all over the bed. If they are heartmates (which I think they are), he won't be able to endure that. I know. ", Casteel: "It will be my most prized possession.". This is better. ", Poppy: "Why does everyone think I'm going to stab them when I pick up anything that's not blunt? ", Casteel: "That's because it was a very passionate one. But she is not the Maiden, Alastir. What I feel? Casteel has plans for her. ", Poppy: "Happy? An attack on Atlantia after Poppy and Casteel's coronation ceremony leaves an empty hole in the kingdom, and pain felt by all. So, first off, my general impression of this book. An attack on Atlantia after Poppy and . In War of Two Queens Poppy and. ", Kieran: "Please don't die. she has enough stories to fill the shelves of the library of alexandria. What I felt only grew when I realized that he would, in fact, kill whoever insulted me, no matter how wrong that was. What did I want? He still tempts her with every breath, offering up all shes ever wanted. Many are probably already loving the series anyways! It didn't seem impersonal last night.". You won't look at me. 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. This post may contain affiliate links for books we recommend. ", Poppy: "Being myself would likely mean arguing with you constantly -", Casteel: "And threatening to stab me. Across from me, I heard the choked sound of someone trying to conceal laughter. ", Casteel: "It's about us. You look at me like ", Casteel: "How do I look at you, Princess? Casteel has been gently broaching at least a threesome since book 2. ", Casteel: "Forget I said that. But hed do it all again, at least Poppy is free out in the world. ", Poppy: "Yes. Repeatedly. We are a kingdom of fire. ", Kieran: "I was wondering when she was going to notice that. I'm pretty sure she's threatened to stab or punch me since then, too. And Poppy and Casteel together? Haven't I told you it turns me on?". Kieran, Casteel, and Poppy are a team. ", Poppy: "That and how incredibly disturbing it is.". ", Casteel: "Why would I lie about something like that? See more ideas about ashes series, blood, fan book. Thanks for your comment! Poppy: "I don't like anything about you. The family becomes very well-to-do and ok in the end of the series, thanks to Heaven Casteel. Your fiance has questions. ", Kieran: "No matter how hard you try with that knife you just swiped, you will not be able to kill Cas with it. He jerked and growled out a sharp curse, and I knew he'd taken another arrow. And there are so many reveals about the world and Poppys own heritage that it is well past the point of ridiculousness. Poppy has trouble believing that. It's only skin. 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