It must've been the wind. Like completely naked, and I saw way too much tawny-hued skin. There was no silencing the laugh. Indeed, Ive said repeatedly that Im really only there for the romance. The family becomes very well-to-do and ok in the end of the series, thanks to Heaven Casteel. Plus, does anyone really think Cas is going to be okay with Poppy having sex with, but him? ", Poppy: "The last time his pants actually stayed on! Web The rescue and Casteel ascending Poppy because he doesnt want to lose her. ", Jasper: "I'm sorry. There is a level of respect and caring that they have for one another. And I chose him. Prince Casteel Da'Neer. Casteel sighed as he placed his hand on my back. Like when the first rays of sun break through the clouds after a heavy storm. What did I want? <-------. Sure doesn't feel impersonal.". ", Kieran: "It's true. after Poppy and him have their first conversation, I was thinking that Poppy might actually get a father figure back in her life. ", Kieran: And you still look like you want to murder me. They very much seem like a big brother enduring his curious and talkative little sister. Cookie Notice The shock of his lips against mine sent a jolt through me. ", Poppy: "How is me threatening to stab you going to convince anyone that this engagement is real? But then you insulted her. He answers her questions with no judgement, and is honest with her. Poppy and Kieran are bonded and Kieran and Cas were previously bonded and still ridiculously close even now without it so what's really going to change if the 3 are bonded together? There isn't really clarity with where our three main characters relationship will go next, and I'm not sure where the author is taking their relationship. But unrest has grown in Atlantia as they await the return of their Prince. ", Casteel: "My mother has stabbed my father a time or a dozen over the years. Poppy: "I chose him when I knew him as Hawke. Poppy: "I'm going to seriously hurt you both. I knew it wasn't my naivety or lack of experience. Poppy knows better than to trust him. It's us. ", Casteel: "No. Things that would haunt your sleep and leave you with nightmares long after you wake. ", Kieran: "Cas told me once that he felt as if he already knew you after speaking with you just a few times.". And even a few of the comments/thoughts by Poppy after they were reunited. He adds a level of humor to everything with his personality, but obviously also takes his role as protector very seriously. Plus, does anyone really think Cas is going to be okay with Poppy having sex with anyone but him? Casteel DaNeer is known by many names and many faces. It's obvious he was behind the stoning attack. But hes the one thing in all the kingdoms that you, and only you, never have to fear., Poppy: Dammit. ", Casteel: "I really enjoy the way your mind words, but that's not exactly what I was talking about.". Poppy and Casteel finally being real, not "pretending," and getting married. Wow. But war is only the beginning. original characters for the world's best stories. ", Poppy: "I know you wanted to marry me partly because it offered me a level of protection -", Casteel: "Originally, Poppy. But by the end of the book, I was right back to thinking this asshole is shady. Kieran doesn't show any interest in Poppy like that. 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. I finished this book 24 hours ago, and I still feel like I'm in the middle of a book hangover. Web Kieran Contou Casteel DaNeer. He dipped his head, his lips brushing against the shell of my ear as he spoke. 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. But this strange element of their relationship, to me, read a bit more like emotional infidelity at worst and at best as emotional wishy-washiness on Poppys part that was unlikable. That's why, even now, you are concerned about him. ", Casteel: "If you open your senses to me right now, you'll know exactly what I'm feeling. Chapters: 2/2 Fandom: Blood and Ash Series - Jennifer L. Armentrout Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Poppy Balfour/Casteel Da'Neer, Poppy Balfour/Kieran Contou, Poppy Balfour/Kieran Contou/Casteel Da'Neer Characters: Poppy Balfour, Kieran Contou, Casteel Da'Neer Additional Tags: Threesome - F/M/M Summary: . Kieran grinned, and his sister rolled her eyes. Casteel and Kieran together is always fun, but -------->Poppy and Kieran? Slowly freeing the sensitive flesh, he chuckled as his lips touched the space behind my ear, and then I felt the indecent thrill of his sharp teeth dragging over the skin of my throat. Probably better than most here. He claimed my lips as if he were staking a claim to my very soul. Change). Find your thing. . ", Poppy: "I'm going to ignore that incredibly disturbing possibility. together. But I don't think that's the case. What we have here, though, is a masterpiece. Like, super naked. He smiled up at me, his eyes twin golden flames. They're going through the mist of the Skotos mountains. Senses hyperaware, I watched him lean in as a confusing tremor of anticipation coiled its way down my spine. In War of Two Queens Poppy and. He will protect him with his life. Poppy says Poppy is an alien, an object, a computer, your pet. It wasn't the only reason. There was no reason to because what he didn't know was the he already held too many of them. ", Poppy: "I thought you were going to kiss me.". But talking doesn't require you to be shirtless. ", Gently, he pried my fingers from the dagger, Casteel: "I'm just putting this down. And you know that. Her mother-in-law doesn't seem to be happy. ", Poppy: "Your mind always resides in unseemly places. Casteel's head swung toward mine so fast, I was surprised he didn't crack his neck. ", Casteel: "Do you think I understand any of this, Poppy? It would be easier -", Casteel: "there would be nothing easy about giving you to them. Casteel: "Interesting. RATED: 18+ CATEGORY: MOOD: Steamy #Fantasy Exciting, Violence #Romance Emotional. I'm going to have to kill him. 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 . I'll get jealous if anyone else sees how pretty your legs are. Theres some contextual things that make me suspect this, but the biggest indicator is that his character (and his relationship with Poppy) seems like its done developing. Obviously. To be honest, every day I half-expected to find the Prince sliced up in all the ways a man fears. (LogOut/ View thelibraryladiess profile on Facebook, View @LibraryLadiesMNs profile on Twitter, View thelibraryladiess profile on Instagram, View UCxD9rnvQKPh0zi3NIm4ftcQs profile on YouTube, The Great Animorphs Re-Read: Animorphs Graphix#2, Follow The Library Ladies on WordPress.com. 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. I was thinking she might have been part Wolven, considering her connection with them, but I. this. ", Casteel: "Unless you have a different idea. Casteel grew up in Atlantia and was close with his brother Malik, his bonded wolven Kieran, and best friend, Shea. But that is my future you are walking away with. He may have taken her, but he will never have her. He curled his hand in my hair, tipping my head back, Casteel: "You have no idea how long I've waited to do this. I was not expecting that. 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. At a . But I still chose him despite it all. ", Casteel: "How do you know that? This would also solve the issue of what the plot is going to be after the war with the blood queen. ", Poppy: "I'm glad you didn't. ", Casteel: "Because you needed to know that not everything was a lie. ", Casteel: "Some say patience is a virtue. King of the Gods. I thought I heard you calling my name. It's been a while since I have been so emotionally attached to a book/series. Thanks for your comment! Poppy: "He told me he believed it was the Atlantian blood in him, recognizing mine. Rating 4: A case study in how to turn your rabid fan base against you and misunderstand why theyre there in the first place. It's obvious Kieran gets his sense of humor from his father (Jasper), and I love how fierce his baby sister (Vonetta) is. That is not what a Prince does - at least not a good one. Casteel had faced all his demons, found true love, and more or less completed his purpose as a character. She doesn't deny the conflicting feelings she has, she just fights from letting those emotions take over. I bit him extra hard for that.". was actually a flaw that made what was happening in the rest of the story all the more uncomfortable and unlikable. That she is part Atlantian. ", Casteel: "You are so incredibly beautiful when you're angry. Casteel: "I do so prefer hand-to-hand combat with you.". 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. The fact they get married in this book, with two more to go shit is going down. Thrust among those who see her as a symbol of a monstrous kingdom, she barely knows who she is without the veil of the Maiden. Emotionally, I believe you left him shredded. The Casteel Series constitutes five novels, starting with Heaven, published in 1985 and finally ending with Web of Dreams in 1990. Second of all, don't highlight the text. I know it. He was like a father to me, and in a way, he'll be with me when I do something he never thought I'd be able to do. That the Maiden wasn't me, and I was better and stronger and meant for something other than that. Will you marry me? Elijah: As I just said, Im with Casteel. 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. Casteel: "But I was once told that the best relationships are the ones where passions run high.".