[Arissa's POV] Everything hurt and my vision was hazy. How was it possible that Gillian was the same as me? Was this some type of joke? How was I supposed to kill him when he was damn near invincible. "You aren't allowed to die." Ivan's soothing voice drifted through my haze. "Who said I'm dying?
[Ivan's POV] I didn't wait for the carriage to come to a complete stop before I was jumping out and making my way into the building ahead. Moving as quickly as possible, I made my way to my room so that I could feed Arissa as needed. "Hungry." She groaned over and over as I laid her on the bed and
[Arissa's POV]"What do you mean by odd?" Ivan pushed, drawing me out of my head. "Are you still in pain? Do you need more blood? ""Blood?" I sputtered, my eyes growing wide.In the way of replying, Ivan pointed to the bite mark and new mate mark on his neck. Shit, had I done that?"Who marked you?
[Ivan's POV] I kept my eyes fixed on Arissa as she tried to avert her embarrassed gaze. When in the world had she found her wolf and why didn't she tell me? "You see," she began, clearly trying to decide what to say. It seemed that she still didn't fully trust me and there was still some more wall
[Arissa's POV] I examined myself in the mirror, making sure I looked perfect. As far as Elders and Carina knew, I was still gone. Ivan had made sure of that. If word got to them, thus wouldn't work. Smiling, I gave my reflection a wink before turning and skipping out ot the room. Humming to myself
[Ivan's POV] I watched as Igor and Hans led the traitors out of the dining room, leaving only the two remaining elders, Arissa, and myself. Behind me I could feel the relief and joy radiating from Arissa as she continued to hug my neck. "Are you pleased, my dear?" I asked, deciding to continue wi
I felt my heart begin to flutter as Ivan hurried towards his room, promising more to come before the night was up.Looking back on it, I couldn't believe that after all the times I rejected his advances, I was now here willingly giving myself to him and even hoping for more and more.I was so lost i
I felt like the world disappeared the instant Arissa’s question left her lips. Was she really willing to hear me out about something as serious as my feelings? My defiant, cautious, and crazy woman was sitting here wanting confirmation of how I felt."Are you sure you want to hear this?" I asked slo