[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
There, the words were out there for her to know and process. Even if I could tell her that she was my mate, I doubted she would believe it until the new moon a week later. Then, both our wolves would be able to properly acknowledge one another. I could be patient until then. This right here was enou
[Arissa’s POV]I felt a thrill rush through me as I took in Ivan’s dark eyes, which were drinking in my body. Just by the look on his face, I could tell that he desperately wanted me, and that turned me on so damn much."Are you going to take me or not?" I asked, smirking. "Or are you just going to