Forevermore

FOREVERMORE CROSSBREED SERIES BOOK THIRTEEN DANNIKA DARK Forevermore: Crossbreed Series Book 13 All Rights Reserved Copyright © 2023 Dannika Dark No part of this book may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, or stored in a database retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the Author. You must not circulate this book in any format. The scanning, uploading, and distribution of this book via the Internet without permission of the author is illegal and punishable by law. Thank you for respecting the rights of the Author. This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are either of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. Edited & proofread by Victory Editing and Red Adept. Cover design by Dannika Dark. All stock purchased. www.dannikadark.net Created with Vellum CONTENTS Summary Also By Dannika Dark: Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Back Cover Want More? Books by Dannika Dark: About the Author SUMMARY Crossbreed Series: Book 13 Raven Black’s wedding is on a collision course with disaster. A bonus novella in the USA Today bestselling Crossbreed series! Keystone’s planning an unforgettable wedding, but there’s only one problem: the groom is missing. To top that off, the father of the bride is out of town, leaving Raven to wonder if destiny has screwed her over once again. Despite the setbacks, she’s full steam ahead—even if that means showing up at the altar alone. Hilarious antics ensue as readers catch up with their favorite characters. A high-octane chase, a tattoo gone wrong, and a stunning surprise. Will Christian pledge his eternal love, or has the twice-burned Vampire gotten cold feet? The series ending you’ve been waiting for. SIGN UP to receive exclusive updates on upcoming releases! ALSO BY DANNIKA DARK: THE MAGERI SERIES Sterling Twist Impulse Gravity Shine The Gift MAGERI WORLD Risk NOVELLAS Closer THE SEVEN SERIES Seven Years Six Months Five Weeks Four Days Three Hours Two Minutes One Second Winter Moon Seven Series Companion: An Insider’s Guide SEVEN WORLD Charming THE CROSSBREED SERIES Keystone Ravenheart Deathtrap Gaslight Blackout Nevermore Moonstruck Spellbound Heartless Afterlife Quicksilver Evildoer THE BLACK ARROWHEAD SERIES The Vow The Alpha Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies. – Aristotle CHAPTER 1 RAVEN, GEM, & CLAUDE After straightening the white tulle on my dress, I emerged from the dressing room. My heart sank when I caught my reflection in the wall of mirrors, confirming what I already knew: this wedding dress wasn’t me. The strapless bust was too large, and the dress made me look like a giant marshmallow. Gem sprang from her seat, momentarily losing her balance in her tall pink heels, which matched her floral romper. She clapped excitedly. “I love it!” I put my hands on my hips. “That’s what you said about all of them. Claude?” If anyone was the voice of reason, it was Claude. He’d based his career around making women beautiful. Still seated in his chair, he rubbed his chin and frowned. “You look like a meringue pie.” Gem popped him in the arm with her small fist. “Claude Valentine! Don’t be insensitive.” “You mean truthful,” he said. Even in an air-conditioned store, I was sweating like a pig. How would I last outdoors in the middle of June in a dress that felt more like insulation? She came up behind me and gently lifted the fabric. “It’s absolutely divine. You look like a princess.” “That’s why it’s not me.” I stated it as fact, feeling like a complete ass in a bridal shop. Other women were drinking champagne and making memories. I’d spent three hours searching for something decent before I finally snapped at Debbie, the attendant, and scared her off. “None of these are right. I don’t want to make myself wear something I’m not comfortable in. I’d rather wear leather than this.” After another glance in the mirror, I marched behind the curtain and fought with the zipper. Gem popped in and opened up the back of the dress. “Don’t you dare show up to your wedding in leather pants. Your outfit should be memorable. If you don’t want to wear white, pick out a costume like they wear at masked balls. We don’t have silly rules. This is a human custom. Correction: a Western tradition. Every culture has their own wedding attire, and some of them are colorful.” “Point me in the direction of the one that wears shorts.” Gem pulled the gown to my feet so I could step out of it. While she gathered it up and hung it on the rack, I put on my ripped jeans and sneakers. “I bet Debbie can’t wait for me to leave,” I muttered, pulling my tank top over my head. Gem ran her hands down the dress. “Maybe you shouldn’t have cursed at her.” “She told me if I hated everything so much, maybe I needed a Vegas drive-through wedding instead. Debbie can fuck off.” After grabbing my purse, I walked out of the dressing room and guzzled down my complimentary champagne. “Maybe it’s a sign.” Claude chuckled and stood. When he ran his fingers through his sexy hair, his biceps flexed, drawing the attention of every woman in the store. Not only did he look like an Adonis, but Claude’s charming smile made women blush. Being six and a half feet tall didn’t hurt either, especially the way he prowled across a room with the grace and power of a large cat. And while he always wore white tank tops at home, wearing one in a store that catered to women had me worried all the dresses were going to catch fire from the smoldering looks he was receiving. “Come with me, female. I know a place.” I walked past him. “I hope it’s not the