[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
[Ivan’s POV]I watched as Arissa stood there looking like a deer in headlights. Her bright blue eyes, which were usually striking, stood out even more thanks to the eye makeup that Christine had applied and her full lips, which were now painted red, popped open in an audible "Oh".Skimming down her
[Ivan’s POV]Arissa’s hand that held onto my arm was so tiny, and I could feel a slight shake. She was clearly unnerved but kept it to herself."Come on." I sighed, beginning to lead the way up the front steps of the building and inside, where a butler dressed in a black tux with a white button down
[Ivan's POV] I kept my gaze fixed on Arissa once we were seated. After being sat down in front of her mother, she had stiffened once again. Despite telling myself that what she was thinking was none of my business, I still found myself curious. Reaching out, I placed my hand on her thigh, hoping
[Arissa's POV]Images of that day began to flash unbidden in my mind, sending me back to that time in which I wished to forget.I remember laying in bed recovering from broken ribs and a busted skull. There was just the faintest of tugs at my consciousness, indicating that someone was trying to mind