", Poppy: "Glad to know the disturbed apple doesn't fall too far from the crazy tree.". Hot . Casteel: "But I was once told that the best relationships are the ones where passions run high.". ", Casteel: "But I know you won't allow it. one Poppy and Casteel had moved into once they'd found out that they were to become parents. ", Casteel: "But you're still going to hear me whisper things. The last chapters of the book are just epic. Casteel comes to terms with his feelings first and gives up on the idea of handing Poppy over to the fake Queen. No surprise. Please please try to be careful. Everything Poppy has ever believed in is a lie, including the man she was falling in love with. But hed do it all again, at least Poppy is free out in the world. Casteel: "There's a vein there, right along your leg, with all these little veins branching off. But you know what is true? I will marry you. I can think of a few I would love to have, Princess. They split up into smaller groups. I fell and fell when I realized that Casteel wore many masks for many reasons. This post may contain affiliate links for books we recommend. ", Vonetta: "You saying something like that was probably why I knocked you on your ass the last time.". War is only the beginningFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes book four in her Blood and Ash series.From the desperation of golden crownsCasteel Da'Neer knows all too well that very few are as cunning or vicious as the Blood Queen, but no one, not even him, could've prepared for the staggering revelations. The breath I took got stuck as I grew incredibly still. Why did you have to tell me that Hawke was your middle name? That doesn't mean that it was okay, but I could understand why. In War of Two Queens, Kieran has been the most wonderful supporter and friend to Poppy. It was more the strangeness of the relationship between Kieran and Poppy while Cas was a prisoner. Your fiance has questions. The King wants to use her to send a message. <-------- I don't just love Poppy though. But I don't think that's the case. An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works It's your choice. ", Delano: "Please, no stabbing. I havent read any of JLAs other books before so I dont know if this is something she would do, but to me it almost feels like shes setting up for Casteels death. As I'm sure you noticed. He valued me for who I am and didn't try to control me. making jokes about poppy stabbing people, making jokes about poppy asking questions, and info dumping are the 3 only things that make up . ", Kieran: "Cas told me once that he felt as if he already knew you after speaking with you just a few times.". Rating 4: A case study in how to turn your rabid fan base against you and misunderstand why theyre there in the first place. A heart. But if you want to pretend to be just that in private -", Casteel: "I think you will find that I can be impossible charming. After exploring a particularly spicing section of Miss Willa Collin's Diary Cas gets an idea to bring the three of them together. Dark secrets are at play, ones steeped in the blood-drenched sins of two kingdoms that would do anything to keep the truth hidden. Where From Blood and Ash seemed a little frenzied at times with a . ", Casteel: "I feel like this is a trick, and you're two seconds from trying to plunge that knife into my heart again. Im kinda surprised at myself since Im normally a only one guy to one girl kinda gal but the joining and how it went felt right to me. ", Casteel: "I can always read to you. We are no longer a fallen kingdom. It burst from me. Forget about sex. I wasnt so much surprised by the actual joining itself, either the physical act (though I think it could have been written better) or the magical motivation for the decision. It feels like an injustice to Kieran imo either he has someone who loves him equally or he has a bond to Poppy but is nothing more than to protect her as his queen and friend. ", Kieran: "He's not wounded. <-------- He is kinda perfect himself. I honestly was thinking that she would be bonded with Poppy at some point, but considering what we find out in the end, Poppy doesn't really need a bonded wolven, as technically, all wolven are bound to protect her. I succeeded, and when the time was right, I made my move. ", Casteel: "No, Poppy. And it's not my fault that some of you deserve to be stabbed. I like that. It wasn't a lie. His head dipped, and his mouth was on mine before the laugh even faded. ", Casteel: "If you open your senses to me right now, you'll know exactly what I'm feeling. Prince Casteel Da'Neer. Even when you inevitably do leave, I'll still want you. ", Kieran: "Possibly. You would've done it to save me. What is more pressing than an omen sent by the gods? Casteel: "This is getting extremely annoying.". I still stand by the fact that having outside characters say um, hey, whats up with you and this other man whos not your husband is a sign that the emotional support youre building might be straying across a line into something inappropriate. I got all kinds of happy and thrilled and excited. They're going through the mist of the Skotos mountains. Pleasure. She has life all laid out for her and longtime boyfriend Scott. I did. ", Casteel: "Tell me what piece of you I can have. And Poppy, wouldn't either. Like I said, I was here for the romance, and this effectively crushed that. Poppy: "I know exactly what he's referencing, thank you very much. Do poppy and Casteel end up together? ", Kieran: "What took you two so long? He is convinced that Hawke and Kieran have led them into a trap. And I think this was actually part of the problem. -------> Sure, he kidnaps her but very quickly, it's her choice to stay with him. Casteel grew up in Atlantia and was close with his brother Malik his. What I felt only grew when I realized that he would, in fact, kill whoever insulted me, no matter how wrong that was. ", Casteel: "Do you think I understand any of this, Poppy? No? ", Naill: "That did not look like a love tap. ", Casteel: "If I'd known those marks were bites, I would've realized what you were right away. The bad boy. Neither was freeing my brother or preventing a war. Rated: Fiction T - English - Family - Poppy, Casteel, Kieran - Words: 1,571 - Favs: 6 . So, I'm thoroughly distracted. Plus, does anyone really think Cas is going to be okay with Poppy having sex with anyone but him? ", Casteel: "Are you thinking about using it against me?". She just admitted I was right. This need. S, While I appreciate and understand your point of view, I actually really like how it evolved. ", Casteel: "I am Hawke. ", Kieran: "Other than wondering exactly what choices I made in my life that led me to this exact moment?". At myself. Casteel: There is no side of you that is not as beautiful as the other half. He wants her to fight him, and thats one order shes more than happy to obey. ", Elijah: "I also haven't gotten the chance to congratulation either of you on the upcoming nuptials. He curled his hand in my hair, tipping my head back, Casteel: "You have no idea how long I've waited to do this. ", Casteel: "Probably, but you know what? Proudly created with. Its uncomfortable, unlikable, and decidedly NOT what I want from my soulmates romance stories. That it's a blood exchange that often turns into something, um, more intimate.". You're a giant oaf, but not that giant of an oaf. Casteel: "I do so prefer hand-to-hand combat with you.". I think my mother is going to like you.". I'm kinda obsessed with Kieran. He tossed the quiver of arrows I hadn't seen him grab toward me. You smell of death., Kieran: He has done things some might find unforgivable. For saving your life. Months. And as shocking secrets and the harshest betrayals come to light, and enemies emerge to threaten everything Poppy and Casteel have fought for, they will discover just how far they are willing to go for their peopleand each other. ---------> Did anyone predict that ending? ", Kieran: "There is not a single person surprised to hear that. Casteel: "Am I seeing things, or is that your dagger strapped to your thigh? Forget about sex. Understandably, there's a ton of conversations in which Casteel, Kieran, and everyone else has to convince Poppy that the Atlantians aren't the enemy and that they really are (mostly) peaceful . he said, catching my other wrist when I swung my fist down. Free my brother and, maybe if the gods were good, prevent a war - or at least lessen the bloodshed. ", Kieran: "You should be asleep like them, Your Highness. he murmured, and then caught the lobe of my ear between his teeth. Kieran grinned, and his sister rolled her eyes. S. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. ", Poppy: "I know, but I want to be here when Delano comes back. ", Poppy: "I'd rather marry without actually being able to replay all of their concerns in my head during the ceremony. 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). I wanted you, and I wanted to find a way to try to keep you. ", Poppy: "Did they have a certain eye color? Someone is getting stabbed again. He gives her freedom to make her own choices, even when he is unhappy with them. I don't know why I look forward to arguing with you, but I do. I love! He obviously pushed his daughter into a relationship with Cas to get his bloodline onto the throne, and when that didn't work, he tried to push his niece to marry Cas. He will protect him with his life. Casteel became so still, I wondered if he breathed. It is still heavily Cas&Poppy so not sure if we are ever gonna have them all together again or just a one time thing from the joining. Four books in, these flaws of bad world-building and endless secrets begin to feel as if the author just never planned her series. ", Poppy: "I fell for you when you were Hawke, and I kept falling for you when you became Casteel. Capture you and use you. ", Casteel: "There's something innately wrong with the idea of being stabbed and then having to clean up my own blood. That was the plan. Kieran nudged my hand again, and I opened it, revealing the golden mark and the ring on my finger. That she is part Atlantian. I opened my mouth to tell him that whatever he needed didn't involve him and me in a pantry, but nothing came out. Poppy is the daughter of Queen Isbeth and the god Ires. Because I'd never stopped falling. Casteel is once again a prisoner of . Bastard. There are readers for it, and Im sure many would have gobbled it up! That's not why I want to use my abilities. Actually, there is something I want to ask. ", Casteel: "You're an absolutely stunning, murderous little creature. ", Casteel: "Some say patience is a virtue. And the only reason why any of that changed is because once he got to know you, he started to care for you.". He planted his hands on the carriage wall, caging me in. (LogOut/ 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. Something intangible, far rarer and stronger than bloodlines and even the gods. This. I need to feel your lips on mine.". Poppy: "That's not true. Casteel sighed as he placed his hand on my back. My voice cracked slightly as the knot expanded. So what do you guys think? I started to argue but quickly realized that, unfortunately, he had a point. I may or may not have walked into a door while reading. ", Casteel: "Talking doesn't require any clothes at all. Casteel: "You should see your face right now. More like ridiculous. ", Casteel: "I wouldn't be marrying her if I didn't plan on keeping her. Casteel Da'Neer is known by many names and many faces. In War of Two Queens Poppy and. I'd already begun to realize that I couldn't live like I was any longer. Casteel spun suddenly, shielding my body with his. and our Like how I want to take your pain away and yet throttle you at the same moment? A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire by Jennifer L. Armentrout is the second book in her Blood and Ash Series, and starts off essentially where we left off in From Blood and Ash, with Poppy in the hands of Casteel/Hawke, struggling with the heartbreak from Hawke's betrayal, and trying to figure out what the truth is. I am totally trash for didn't get explored more. They believe he has turned into an Ascended. Yes, I have the Maiden, and I'm not giving her back. The kiss deepened, and the touch of his fangs, his tongue on mine, sent a hot, tight shudder through me. Look, we here at The Library Ladies believe in Every book its reader, and every reader their book. But the converse of that is true: some people make choices of what to read based on what is and what is not in their books. ", Poppy: "I thought you were going to kiss me.". ", Poppy: "I'm going to ignore that incredibly disturbing possibility. ", Casteel: "If I'm not willing to risk my life for Spessa's End, how dare I ask the people here to do so? Kieran. With bloodstone. Hetalia ff sortkudos 1 - 20 of 31 Works in Poppy. ", Casteel: "Unless you have a different idea. ", Vonetta: "Yet another reason to like you.". I'm who you call the Dark One. I want everything. The relationship between Casteel, Kieran and Poppy has been building since the second book, especially with all the talk about the joining. She doesn't like the word arousal. Casteel's head swung toward mine so fast, I was surprised he didn't crack his neck. Either way, none of this is truly shocking. ", Poppy: "What what have you needed for so long? Then, we get our first true taste of Hawke's character When he and Vikter argue about Poppy and him being caught alone together. She also has a fondness for sharp, deadly objects. I was not expecting that. I want to help you. Emotionally, I believe you left him shredded. Casteel: "I'm talking about your blood, but now you've dragged my mind into unseemly places. My hand again, at least Poppy is free out in the blood-drenched of... 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