[Arissa’s POV]"Was it necessary to manhandle Nazhoni?" I asked the minute Ivan joined me in the carriage I was currently in."What, are you upset at me for it?" Ivan asked.A shiver rushed through me as I took in Ivan’s jealous tone. Uh oh, it seemed that I may have pushed him a little too far."An
[Ivan’s POV]A sigh of content escaped me as I looked down at the sleeping woman in my lap. It seemed that I had worn Arissa out with my punishment, and now she was out cold, allowing me to be alone with my thoughts.Outside, the sky was an ominous gray and the carriage shook with the fierce wind th
I hope everyone enjoyed the introduction to the character Pixie. This child has a special place in my heart as she is based off my best friend's deceased fur-baby. As I got to watch that precious puppers grow from a tiny puppy to an old lady, I wanted to immortalize her somehow and I thought what be
[Ivan’s POV]I held my breath as Pixie’s mother examined us, considering the question I had just asked her. I knew that I was asking a lot, but if we didn’t find somewhere to stay, then things could go incredibly south very fast, and we didn’t have enough time to turn back and then try again."Of co
[Arissa’s POV]Later that evening, as the blizzard that was threatening our travel was raging, Ivan and I lay in bed. Where as I was laying on my back enjoying the warmth that surrounded me, Ivan had his head on my stomach listening to our pups’ heartbeats.We were lucky enough to be granted shelter
[Ivan’s POV]I woke the next morning to dim light shining through the only window mine and Arissa’s room possessed. It seemed that the storm that had been raging the night before was finally over and we could continue on our journey.At least that was what I hoped. Given how bad the blizzard had bee
[Arissa’s POV]"Arissa…""You deserve this.""Die."The disembodied voices drifted in and out of the darkness, threatening to pull me towards them while I fought to get away. Dammit, this was really beginning to get old.Groaning, I turned over and opened one eye to find my mother sitting in the cor
[Ivan’s POV]"Better now?" Lindsey asked as Pixie finished off the fruits and nuts in front of her. "Or should I have Grant go grab something else?""No, I’m good." Pixie responded, giving a satisfied sigh."Great." I said, leaning forward in my seat. "We’ve wasted enough time waiting for the kid to