[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
[Arissa's POV] I stared up at the roof of Ivan's estate debating how difficult it would be to get there by scaling a wall. I had received my payment for spying the same day as I was asked to help and decided to jump into my mission the next day. Sucking in a breath, I grabbed hold of a drainage pi
[Arissa's POV] "So," I began, jumping on his desk and taking a seat. "I found out something interesting." "Go on." Ivan urged. "First," I giggled, fixing my gaze with his. "I have a favor to ask." "A favor?" He repeated, his gaze narrowing. "Haven't I already granted you two requests?" Sure, he
[Arissa’s POV]An insistent knocking drew me from my nightmare-filled sleep, urging me to get my ass out of bed and go greet whoever was there. Groaning, I pried my eyes open to find that, based on the tilt of the sunlight that lit my room, it was close to noon.Cursing, I got out of bed and let out
"You know," Arissa murmured, nudging her body against mine. "I’m gonna miss that giant.""You took a liking to her, huh?""Of course she would." Stefan said, coming to stand beside us.Confusion rolled through me as I eyed Stefan. Wasn’t he supposed to be preparing to leave? Where was his bag?"Shou
[Ivan’s POV]Two weeks have passed by in a blur since Rose Woods was taken down and Arissa’s curse was lifted. Two weeks filled with court hearings and punishment issuing, not to mention making deals with the nomads in regards to Catori’s part in Arissa’s torture.In the end, we agreed to allow him
[Arissa’s POV]"Watch your step." Ivan murmured, reaching out and taking my hand. "Are you sure you don’t want me to take one of them?"Shaking my head, I pulled Apollo and Conal closer to myself as I stepped out of the carriage we were in and let the familiar scent of Tonitru territory hit my nose.
[Ivan’s POV]I surged forward, making my way towards the compound in front of me. All around me, everyone was beginning to shift, but I didn’t feel like using my wolf to fight. Instead, I felt like using the new abilities that I recently acquired thanks to finishing the trials.‘Congratuatlions.’ Th
[Arissa’s POV]"What’s your plan?" I asked, trying to hide the shock that was racing through me.I don’t know exactly what I expected when Ivan pinpointed the traitor, but I still couldn’t quite believe that it was the silent giant Catori. "He needs to be locked up for now." Ivan responded slowly.
[Ivan’s POV]"Let’s go."Grabbing Arissa’s hand, I began to move. I needed Stefan to let me into whatever room that was so that I could see if the person responsible’s essence was still lingering."Are we mole hunting?" Arissa asked, seeming to perk up."Something like that."Since she wasn’t aware
[Ivan’s POV]I bit back the laugh that wanted to escape as Arissa’s cheeks turned a bright shade of red. Goddess, she was beautiful, and when she flushed it made her so damn sexy, as it reminded me of when we were alone and..."You have quite the smooth tongue." She murmured, trying to regain her co
[Arissa’s POV]My heart raced and I wondered if I was hallucinating or if this was another fucking jinn. How was it possible that when all hell was beginning to break loose, the person I needed the most would appear?"I-Ivan," I whispered, "You’re back?"At my words, a broad smile replaced his worn-
[Ivan’s POV]"Now," the being announced. "Are you ready for your next trial?""So soon?"I just finished fighting a pretty strong opponent and would be lying if I said that I wasn’t feeling it. Though I managed to tap into a new source of power, I didn’t know how to control it yet and therefore was