[Arissa’s POV] I watched the boy as he made his way towards me. It seemed that I was going to end up dying here, but then suddenly I heard an odd voice. "Get up," it muttered urgently. "Get up and fight!" Confused, I jumped up just as the boy lunged at me. Moving out of the way, I whirled and jum
[Arissa's POV] I made my way across the grounds of Ivan's estate, not bothering to look behind me. If he wanted to follow, he could, but I wasn't going to wait. Just ahead was a line of trees and dark woods. It seemed that one thing he and my father had in common was the need to remain secluded an
[Ivan’s POV]A burst of roars broke from the hunters as they all began to shoot. However, Arissa was quicker than their arrows, easily dodging, causing them to begin shooting at one another.I had to admit that I was pretty impressed with her. She was handling it on her own like it was nothing. Not
[Ivan's POV]I didn't know what to say as Arissa's words hit me. In a way, she was right, but hearing that from someone so young was a little unnerving."Anyway," she continued, "I appreciate you helping me escape that hell, uncle. But I don't want to live with you."Turning, she began to make her w
[Ivan's POV]I kept my gaze firmly fixed on the man that was making his way towards me. He was right; it had been a long time since the last time we spoke or saw each other. If it was left up to me, I would hope to never have to see him again."Why are you here?" I asked coldly. "I don't remember w
[Arissa's POV]The next few days went by in a blur of being trapped in a room and kept on twenty-four hour surveillance. It was clear that Ivan expected me to attempt another escape, and he was taking precautions.It wasn't all bad since I had cute maids to flirt around with, but by the third day, I
[Arissa’s POV]I continued to laugh as I watched the woman disappear back into the estate. It was only when she was completely gone that I remembered that Ivan was still here.Cursing, I pulled myself together and plastered a fake smile on my face. Turning, I fixed my gaze on his amused one."Well,
[Ivan’s POV]I had to hold back the bark of laughter that wanted to escape at how quickly Arissa retreated from my hold. It was clear she still didn’t trust me, and I found her being flustered funny."I don’t give a damn if you’re jealous." She hissed, shivering. "AND STAY FIVE FEET AWAY AT ALL TIME