Chapter 182

Why would Charles come here anyway? This place is under Noah's control—if he didn't want Charles in, how would he even manage to show up? Noah clearly caught the doubt in Stella's eyes. "Ravens have their own code," he said calmly. "We don't turn away anyone who truly wants in." His gaze darkened, voice low. "If he were here with a proposal or trying to strike a deal, I could've given him the boot. But if he says he wants to join us, then by the rules, I can't stop him." So Ravens really lived by a certain principle—letting anyone in who meant it. But if they were that open, then those who stayed had to meet a high bar. And Charles? He clearly met that bar. Physically gifted and strong, if he wanted to stay, odds were high that he would. What bothered her more was the question—was he staying for himself... or for the Carter family? "Why though?" Her voice trembled with mixed anger and confusion. "Back then, he tossed me straight at the Carters without a second thought. What does he wan