[Arissa's POV] When we arrived at the estate, Gisele was outside pacing. Her body was relaxed, though a fake look of worry played on her face. As she spotted us, I didn't miss the annoyance that flashed in her eyes over seeing not only me, but the elders alive and well. "Oh, thank the goddess." S
[Arissa’s POV] I attempted to make my way back to my room, but was stopped by Elder Theodore. Letting out a low growl, I turned to face him. Taking in those damn eyes that looked so much like my mother’s. "Why are you here?" He demanded, blocking my way. "You should still be locked up like the cri
[Arissa's POV] I laid in bed staring at the ceiling. A sigh escaped me as my boredom grew. I had wanted to sneak out, but found Ivan had guards positioned outside my room and below my window. That left me with no room to easily leave. "Asshole." I growled as his face popped in my head. An odd tug
[Arissa’s POV]A low growl escaped Ivan’s lips as I met his kiss with my own, unable to control myself. Something about the way he was kissing me and touching me sent thrill after thrill through me, and I wanted more. I could feel something in me stirring, but didn’t quite know what it was.Taking m
Ivan's POV] The next night, I waited where Arissa and I had agreed. The moon above still had a hint of red to it and I immediately found myself wondering if it woukd affect her. After what happened between us, I wasn't entirely sure that she was over her heat period. Letting out a sigh, I tried
[Arissa’s POV] "Then let's not waste anymore time." I announced, perking up. "I've been dying to burn some energy off." Nodding, Ivan began to move forward, being sure to remain in the shadows. We didn't want to be spotted, nor did we want to be smelled. If we were caught, then we wouldn't have th
[Arissa's POV] "Should we continue or stop here?" I asked, shaking off my pitiful thoughts. "These two can tell us who the others are." "True," Ivan murmured. "I suppose we should take them back to the estate for proper questioning." Feeling a jolt of excitement, I let a broad smile spread across
[Ivan’s POV]I reached for the hunter closest to me, drawing his attention away from Arissa and towards myself. By this point, there were a good dozen hunters circling her, and I needed to work fast before she was overpowered.Reaching around, I grabbed the hunter's neck and pulled, ripping his skin
"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