[Ivan’s POV] I looked around in the darkness, quickly finding Arissa. She was chained to a bed, and some asshole was kissing her neck while she begged him not to. What the fuck was this? Was this an actual memory or some type of dream? And if it was real, I would be sure to find this asshole and k
[Arissa's POV]A shiver rushed through me at how cold Ivan's tone was. His dark eyes held the promise of violence, and I couldn't quite process why he cared so much."It doesn't concern you." I sighed, putting my mask of indifference in place. "And I would appreciate it if you stayed out of my head.
Despite knowing that I shouldn't, I was beginning to warm up to him. The way my body reacted to him said as much. I needed to make sure that I didn't let him in any further. The outcome of that would be pain. That was all that you got from caring for someone.Ivan didn't speak as his eyes took me in
[Ivan's POV] Igor and Hans were already settled in my office when I arrived, saving me time alone to dwell on what had just happened with Arissa. "Sir," Hans called, snapping to attention. "Why didn't you call us sooner?" Why? Because I didn't want them to see that side of Arissa. Even if I didn
[Ivan’s POV]I eyed Arissa as she easily stared down my father. From the relaxed look on her face and how she held herself, I knew that she wasn’t afraid. Even though I appreciated that lack of fear, I didn’t know if it would be a good thing for her."Who are you to decide what happens here?" My fat
[Arissa's POV] I bit back my yelp of shock as Ivan began to lead me away from his father and his father's beta. No matter how I tried to swing it, I had started this act and needed to see it through until we were finally alone. Once that happened, I would simply escape. "Don't even think about it.
[Ivan’s POV]Arissa’s body felt amazing pressed against mine, and fuck those breasts that pushed against my chest were so soft.I wasn’t sure what had gotten into her, but I didn’t want to question it. For weeks now, I had waited for her to allow me to have her, and here she was, throwing herself at
[Arissa’s POV]Ivan’s words rang out around the room, nearly deafening me with how clear they were. Despite my trying to deny it, his strong hold on my waist and the beating of his heart against my back proved otherwise."Please let go." I said slowly, trying to calm my racing heart that had begun t