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
[Ivan's POV] I stared Arissa down wondering if she truly understood what she was hinting at. After how much she had resisted me, I just couldn't truly believe this was real. "What?" She purred, crawling towards me. "Are you afraid to continue?" Not able to speak, I sucked in a breath as she pulle
[Ivan's POV] The feeling of the sun's rays dancing along my skin roused me from my first nightmareless dream since going to war. I suppose I could thank Arissa for that. I was sure it was the comfort of having her beside me that kept them away. Letting out a sigh, I rolled over and reached out int