Jax's PoV I did not expect Ivanna to ask me to suck her blood. Although I also knew that she was suffering from a deadly disease, giving her a shortcut was not the right way. Even for the sake of being able to live longer, being a vampire was not a fun thing that could make her enjoy life as she imagined. However, how do I explain it to her? I did not clarify her request and chose to stay away. I did not know what I was doing, but it was best—that she did not constantly think of becoming monstrous people like us. Today, I made an appointment to meet with Ayden. Utilizing his skills as a scientist might be the first step in my efforts to help Ivanna survive longer. And when Ayden was in front of me, I didn't know what to say to him. "Jax! What's wrong with you? Why don't you seem to be here?" Ayden's comment made my mind split instantly. I was not here a few minutes ago, but I was traveling through the time dimension to recall my meeting with Ivanna. "Say it! What's the matter?
Ivanna's PoV Jax was still adamant that he didn't want me to be like him. Even though I know, even though I forgot a little, he enjoyed my blood so much when we had an accident. Should I remind him? It's been countless days since I found out that I might die soon, and I decided against chemotherapy because I didn't want to go through what my mother had gone through. However, this time, it seemed I would change my mind when Jax asked me to meet with Ayden. Jax said that there was another way for me to survive my illness. In other words, it wasn't the disease that would be killed, but my body that he made much more vital. "This is a serum I've made with spinal cord extraction and other ingredients and supplements. You won't have to do any transplant surgery or chemotherapy if this works." Ayden showed me several ampoules of the strange liquid. I happened to come to see him with Jax, and seeing the object in front of us, it was Jax who reacted. "You mean it's still not past the ex
Jax's PoV I left Ivanna to rest in her room. Hearing her say that Kay was coming made my chest heat up. I never thought that I would become a different Jax from myself. I grimly justified Ayden's words of calling me too melancholic. I lay down in my room. The room that Ivanna had provided for me. I didn't know if that man named Kay knew I had returned to being Ivanna's bodyguard; I couldn't forget how he kicked me out when he saw Ivanna in the hospital. He had reason to be angry with me for endangering Ivanna's life, but what about him? What I witnessed was certainly not something I could allow to continue. However, I couldn't tell Ivanna because she probably wouldn't believe me. That man had done something inappropriate, and I couldn't just stand by and let him continue to do it without her knowledge. I felt guilty and sorry for the girl. Even in her previous life, she had experienced the same thing. And I foolishly let it continue to happen. This time, should I tell her? "W
Ivanna's PoV I still can't accept what Jax said to me today. My mind drifted aimlessly and unfocused as my engagement ceremony took place. I still hadn't checked my safe storage, as Jax had requested to prove the truth of his words, and I still carried out my and Kay's engagement. I don't know if this decision resulted from my own decision or my anger over Jax's rejection of the request to make me a vampire like him. I just wanted to teach him a lesson. However, the man seemed calm when he attended Kay and I's engagement ceremony. I did not see a look of annoyance or anxiety on his face. Jax Alister ... you are mysterious and make me drown in curiosity. If he had shown a little dislike or told me the truth about why he was blocking the engagement and asking me to cancel the wedding, I might not have been so angry. I was already in the room with Kay, who nuzzled my neck and back. I wasn't in the mood to make love right now. My mind couldn't stop buzzing with the words Jax said.
Jax's PoV "So what are your plans after this, Jax? Are you going to continue being Ivanna's bodyguard while she's getting married?" asked Ayden when I was in his private laboratory. I had an important task this time because one of the Lycan who had become a recidivist was acting up again. I had to catch him to stop him. However, I deliberately stopped by the place where Ayden usually spent time to ask for a supply of serum and the treatment serum that Ayden made for Ivanna. "I don't know, man. It's hard to change that girl's stance and decision if it's not based on her will. During all this time, I tried to tell her everything, but she didn't believe me. That man is a criminal, Ayden." I injected the liquid, then put the rest into my jacket pocket. Ayden gave a response to my previous words, but it was not audible to me because I was now preparing weaponry, such as a gun and gloves, that could bring out sharp iron claws from within. To fight a clawed creature, I had to have a c
Trigger warning! There is some abuse and harassment. Ivanna's PoV I stared at the corner of the room where Jax used to be. It was empty. He wasn't anywhere. I was sure Jax was the one who saved me from Kay, but he didn't show up when I needed him the most. At least to talk to me and to protect me. Isn't that his job as my bodyguard? I was just worried. What if Kay returned and did it again because he felt entitled to me and everything I had? Ah, damn it! I remembered what Jax said the other day about Kay and what he did during my absence. I got up and hurried to the walking closet containing some money and valuables, where I kept safe. I opened it slowly, not out of doubt, but feared that what Jax said was true. Just as my hand was about to grab everything inside to make sure, I heard a very familiar voice in my ear. Bri came with a tray of food in her hand. "Hey, baby. How are you?" Bri asked with concern. I turned my head and closed my safe again, then staggered back to t
Ivanna's PoV I still couldn't believe what had happened to me. Let alone opening the door to my room; I couldn't even open my eyes. My head was sore from the blow Kay gave me last night. I covered both my ears with a pillow, hoping not to hear any sound from outside, whether it was Bri or the waiter still trying to force me to open the door and eat even a little, especially if it was Kay. I got up, walked to the corner of the room, opened the walking closet, and stepped hesitantly into it. I wanted to make sure this time that Jax's words were valid. Even though I had proven myself that Kay was not as good as I knew, this heart was still trying to deny and hope that what Kay did to me that night resulted from the influence of his drugs. So what about last night? Was it also due to the impact of drugs? I opened a cupboard where there was a safe and opened it with a code that only I should know. I checked the contents with trembling hands, especially when I discovered that it was
Ivanna PoV I couldn't move my body. Only my eyes blinked weakly and tried to recognize my current existence. However, it still didn't work. I had experienced so much misfortune and only hoped for two things: Jax to save and take me far away or die. Who would be able to survive after experiencing the kind of harassment and abuse I had? There was no safe place for me now because Bri believed what Kay said more than what came out of my mouth. So, it was useless to expect help from her. I took the time for an evening walk while in the hospital. Bri drove me and kept me company for a while. I was silent from when she arrived until the moment in the park. And it seemed that my attitude was starting to worry her. "Vans, what's wrong? Why are you breaking down and doing dangerous things like this? Do you no longer consider me a friend?" the girl asked, which frankly annoyed me. Did she ever ask me anything first before listening to what that crazy guy had to say? And what did she say
Jax's POVI could feel the nagamaki that pierced Jason's back, tearing his body apart, including mine. Jason pulled me close, and it was as if he wouldn't let me live while he had to end up in the hands of a woman he had always considered weak.Ivanna managed to conquer what had made her afraid. Meeting Bethany and Jason was the scariest thing for her. And she beat the fear.Jason held me for a long time. His gray eyeballs looked at me with a fierce, hateful gaze. I still remember his words that sounded like a threat, as if I would be afraid and choose to side with him."You can never run, Jax. I will continue to hunt you and your descendants in my next life," he said, then smirked."Perhaps. If you are reborn, I will gladly face you and kill you with my own hands," I replied before pushing Jason away and trying to support myself from falling.I still wanted to live longer and watch Ash grow up, spend thousands of years with my beautiful Ivanna, and never-grow-old time with her. It's
Ivanna's POV I still didn't understand, but I tried to forget about it for a moment and nodded in response to Ivory's words, then got up and hurried back to the building where Jax and the others were. I arrived at the building and witnessed the inevitable fight between Jax and Jason, as well as Gabby and Ayden against Jason's men. Jax looked battered, as did Jason. While they were still attacking each other, Bethany lunged and was about to hurt Jax, who was caught off guard. I quickly found a way to prevent her from attacking Jax by breaking through the crowd of Lycan and vampires fighting each other. I could no longer tell who was a friend and a foe. I really couldn't tell the difference, but it no longer mattered. Jax would have almost died if I hadn't distracted the wild creature immediately. I whistled, which made Bethany turn to me and cancel from almost biting Jax. She approached, and to protect myself from her attack, I removed the iron claws from the gloves I was still wear
Ivanna's POV Gabby looked at me with a gaze that I couldn't translate. What was she thinking right now? Why couldn't I read her mind? My mind seemed unable to pick up her signals. Is it because I'm in a state of turmoil? Gabby looked nervous and couldn't give me an answer or comply with Jason's wish to give Ash to Bethany, who already looked so hungry. "I-I need to use the restroom," Gabby said, which took my breath away. Did she intend to run away amid the mess she had made? Jax told me that Gabby had intended to betray us. Was this one of them? Hearing Gabby's words, Jason smiled mockingly. "You want to trick me, huh?" Gabby shook her head. Even when Jason finally grabbed her face, she offered no resistance. Ayden looked furious and tried to break away to be able to save his girlfriend, while me and Ash, our lives, were on the line now. "Get your hands off her, you bastard!" growled Ayden, who then managed to get up and knock Jason to the ground, as well as himself. However, Ay
Ivanna's POV"We won't let you touch Ivanna!" growled Gabby, then lunged at Jason, who nimbly managed to dodge. Then it was Ayden's turn to attack. The two were evenly matched in strength, but Jason was a cunning man. He used Bethany as a weapon to deter and complicate Ayden and Gabby's position."You have to finish her, Ayden. We have to save Ivanna." I could still hear the sound of the two of them talking as I occasionally heard metal clinking.Meanwhile, Jason, who felt that he no longer had a burden because he had left the task of fighting Ayden and Gabby to Bethany and the feral who came with him, now approached me."Hand over your baby, and I promise to let you and Jax live happily."I shook my head. "Don't dream, Jase! You're the one who destroyed Bethany by sucking her up. You knew you'd never match Beth's DNA, but you were desperate. And now you're trying to destroy me, Bethany's reincarnation, to bring her back to life."The man laughed. He still stood where he was, no longe
Ivanna's POVDuring the chaos, the last thing I saw was the figure of my lover, who was ready with his best friend, the nagamaki, that was always pinned behind his back. If Jax had tightened his grip on the end of the nagamaki's handle, it meant that a big fight was about to happen. And the number of Feral coming, I forgot exactly, but I knew that they weren't just one, two, or ten. Hundreds, if I may estimate. Would Jax and Max be okay facing them?Ivory pulled me by the arm and led me to flee at the same time as the horde of feral creatures came. I felt lucky I wasn't the only one there, but Ayden and Gabby met us at an intersection. Luckily, Ash was never far from me. He was still in my arms after getting his membership mark."Ivy, where are you taking us?" I asked, following the woman's pace. Ivory was very elegant and agile. She seemed used to fleeing the enemy's pursuit and was certainly familiar with their territory."Taking you to a safe place. Your comrades are also coming wi
Jax's POV"Jax, are you out of your mind?! I told you that Ash is in danger. You agreed to go with them!" Ivanna protested when she heard my request for us to pack immediately. "I didn't expect you to take my word for it.""I never thought so, Ivanna. Please, understand." I grabbed the woman to face me. "Ivanna, listen to me. We have no army, and Jason could attack at any time.""Devon already gave up his clan for you, didn't he? We can start if you want."I shook my head. "It's not that easy, Ivanna. We have much to do and prepare to form a strong clan. We are no match for Jason unless he dares to duel against me; then, I am sure I will win."Ivanna looked agitated. Her pale face, usually still flushed, now looked even paler. She looked exhausted after what we had been through over the past few days. I didn't want our suffering to continue."Ivanna, if you want to keep Ash, this is the way. We must ally ourselves and get protection from a large group with more power than Alisterix."
Jax's POVI brought Ivanna to come with me to the basement. I had already told her, although this matter wasn't a secret, and Max didn't even forbid me if I wanted to tell Ivanna, we shouldn't come to the basement at night like this. The feral power would increase at night, and I didn't want to create a mess because of my lover's stubbornness. However, what can I do?I let her look around, where several lycans were locked under normal conditions. Ivanna seemed interested in what made Max and the pack members decide to imprison them."It must be because of a big enough problem that they get punished as a deterrent," I replied when Ivanna seemed unable to contain herself, and before she thought that Max's government was too strict, I gave her an explanation.Arriving at a cell that looked different from the others, my steps halted, and she did the same. The room with the silver door was still lit and would continue to be lit to contain the power inside, so Max said. There wasn't just on
Ivanna's POV It amazed me seeing the entire contents of the building where we were going to live and settle down next. And one thing I just found out is that this building is the long-abandoned residence of the Reynz family. I must admit, the Reynz and Alsen family seem to have a lot of power. They're even willing to lend a few pack members to help us out here until Jax finds some people he needs. I can't say much other than to accept their help and kindness. "Ivanna, I hope you don't mind and don't take offense at what I'm doing. Really, we want nothing more than to give you a little help." Ivory said. "I hope you don't take offense at my questioning either, Ivy. Why are you being so nice? We didn't even do anything for you guys," I replied. Ivory, who had been smiling a lot, immediately faded her smile and turned around. "I've been trusting people easily, Ivanna. Even the people I trusted ended up betraying me. However, meeting you, I can't deny the feelings that drive me to do
Jax's POV "What are you doing here, Max?!" Ayden asked Max, as if they had known each other for a long time. Max finally embraces Ayden after being frozen. "Ayden, my man! Where have you been? I thought you were dead from that vampire attack!" Max said, making Ayden turn to me while I was still silent. Was this discussion referring to the night I bit Ayden and sucked out his blood? If it was, let's hope this guy didn't say anything about it to Max. I need Max and Ivory's help to take the ship to the south island because the skipper and other crew members are not there anymore. The Feral could be the change of the skipper and others after the Feral bit them. "We'll talk about that some other time, Max. Right now, we have the most important thing." I turned to Ayden and Max, who were walking towards me, who was now in the control room. "They've all turned into Feral. We no longer have anyone to control the ship." We looked at each other, then Max smiled. "Come on... don't be so up