[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