[Arissa’s POV]"Uh..." Shit, how was I supposed to explain to him that I was just kidding back then? "I….""There is no way in hell she is going to do that!" Ivan growled, pulling me away. "And if you don’t stop touching her, I’m going to break your fucking hands!""And who are you?" Stefan asked, l
[Ivan’s POV]"You know," I began, tightening my hold on Arissa’s waist. "This wasn’t what I thought you meant in regards to warming you up."When Arissa led me to a small room with a full-sized bed and a small bathroom, I don’t know what I expected, but to sit in a large tub together, submerged in w
[Arissa’s POV]The next morning, Ivan and I woke up before the sun. After what happened the night before, neither of us had been able to sleep very well, and when it was clear that we wouldn’t be getting any rest, I decided it was time to take action.When we found our way to the common room, Stefan
[Arissa’s POV]I watched from the side as Ivan and Stefan prepared many pieces of wood to create a fire. Though it had been raining most of the night, Stefan was able to draw all the water from within, making them dry enough to easily light.When we were done, we all took turns picking up whatever r
[Ivan’s POV]"Come along?" I sputtered, unsure of what I was hearing. "Are you out of your mind?""No," Stefan responded, seeming completely unphased by my annoyance with his suggestion. "I’m pretty sane actually.""Depends on who is asking." Arissa chirped."Anyway, as an alpha, don’t you have to o
[Ivan’s POV]The feel of something warm and slightly heavy pressing against my body roused me just as light pierced through my eyelids. What the hell was going on here? It had taken a long time to fall asleep due to constantly wanting to listen to my children’s heartbeats, and now when I finally cou
"About time." Arissa called from where she sat between Nazhoni and Stefan. "I was beginning to wonder if you fell and got hurt.""Yet you didn’t come to check on me." I pointed out, stepping into the middle of the room. "I’m hurt.""You’re fine." Arissa shrugged. "You’re an adult and can handle your
[Arissa’s POV]The journey back to the mainland was a smooth one, as was the one from our pack grounds to mine. It had been a while since I came back to this place, and I found it hard to believe that it was now under mine and Ivan’s rule."Alpha, welcome!" Arnando, my stand-in, called when he spott