Ivanna's PoV Jax looked at me intensely with his beautiful pair of sapphire-colored eyes. I was instantly swept away, as if he was hypnotizing me with his sharp but loving eyes on me. I knew it. I did force him to make love one more time, and he had to bite me immediately so that the pleasure of our struggle would camouflage the pain. However, Jax kept making mistakes that annoyed me. I was upset because I craved him constantly. I could never get enough of him, and even though my whole body felt crumbling, I enjoyed it. "Jax, let's do it now. I'm ready for whatever risk I have to take after I become a vampire like you," I urged him to bite me immediately. After a long, stunned moment, he grabbed my hips and brought his face closer to mine. "How about we enjoy life before I bite you? Because I can't guarantee that you will still love me after you become a vampire," he said, sounding earnest, and in his eyes was a fear that I could read right now. "Jax, I will love you even if
Jax's PoV "Jax, stop it, Jax! Jax, wake up! You could kill Ivanna if you keep sucking her blood!" That voice rang in my ears. I couldn't turn myself back into Jax, who would never suck human blood until a punch landed on my temple. BUGH!!! I don't know how long Ayden had been here. Although it was me who contacted him to come to keep me from consuming Ivanna's blood later, still, realizing his arrival, I was pretty surprised, especially when he grabbed me by the collar and was about to throw another punch that could probably kill me because he was wearing the spiked gloves that were his primary weapon. "Ayden, stop! Okay, I've stopped sucking her blood since earlier. Why are you still attacking me?!" I shouted, which made him release his grip on me. "I'm sorry, buddy. I'm just worried that if you suck Ivanna for too long, she might die." "I know that. Then I've already done it, haven't I? Then what? Is it like this? Is it that if I bite someone, they will be unconscious fir
Ivanna's PoV I was stunned when I saw what was in my hand. My hair, not just one or two strands, but almost all of it. Was this still the effect of my illness? Or was this the stage after receiving a bite and becoming a vampire—in other words, I would still experience the symptoms of my illness until the serum spread throughout my body? Jax came over to me and confirmed whether my question about these symptoms was due to the effects of the serum or just an adjustment. I didn't know for sure. I don't even remember how long I was unconscious before finally opening my eyes after Jax bit me. He looked at the clump of hair in my hand. "Ivanna, what's going on?" the man asked as he picked up his cell phone and seemed to dial some numbers on the screen. I grabbed the object from his hand, then looked at and caressed his firm jaw, which was starting to grow fine hair. "I'm fine, baby. Please don't involve others too much for now. You've made me yours, and I feel no pain at all, and—I
Jax's PoV Ivanna is no longer the Ivanna I knew. Many things are different. She didn't respond when I called her name even repeatedly. Not only that. The physical changes were very significant, and it made me worried. And yesterday was the umpteenth time she lost consciousness and turned into something that started to make my brain think of things. "What happened to me?" the girl asked, having fainted for the umpteenth time and now regaining consciousness. I grabbed her fingers, which were still tied to the bed. She looked at me differently, as if we no longer knew each other. Those two beautiful eyes of hers widened wildly as if they felt a terror that I couldn't read or feel. What Doctor Avery did was precisely what he should have done. She seemed to know that the symptoms Ivanna was experiencing were unnatural. Although it would be natural to know about the disease, Doctor Avery had said that she did not want to risk Ivanna running away if it turned out that she had turned i
Jax's PoV I rushed back to the hospital to see Doctor Avery and asked Ayden to come. If it was confirmed that Ivanna was in the process of turning into a feral, she must not escape. Because during the blood moon, the feral's strength will increase, plus it is the time for them to look for prey. Based on Jason's statement, Ivanna's life is in danger. "What's going on, Jax? It seems very urgent," Ayden commented upon arriving at the hospital. Ivanna was still unconscious after being transformed into a half-terrible creature. "Do you know Ivanna's condition yet?" I asked back. He shook his head, took a small flashlight from his coat pocket, and checked Ivanna's eyes and teeth. "Hmm ... I kinda recognize this kind of condition," he said, interrupted when Doctor Avery appeared and greeted you; he further examined Ivanna and said the same thing as what Ayden had said earlier. "I don't understand why it's like this. I didn't do anything to aggravate her condition. I was even thinkin
Jax's PoV I managed to find where Gabby and Ayden took Ivanna after facing a threat from Jason that almost made me cringe. For Ivanna's sake, I would do anything. Even though the chances of recovery were slim, I agreed to let Ayden use Ivanna as an experiment. The options remained three: succeed in becoming a vampire, die, or stay an even more vicious feral. The percentage of possibilities was all equal. I was OK with that. I believed in these two people. And during the experiment, I was in charge of protecting them. "This device is a neurotransmitter that will help the performance of natural neurotransmitters in her body that may no longer function," Gabby said as she attached the equipment at several points on Ivanna's body. "What I think right now is that Ivanna is experiencing this because her body's compound function is unstable, and in the end, it was successfully controlled by the feral venom inside her." I frowned at Gabby's explanation. "Feral venom? I didn't give her
Jax PoV I was still at the party. It didn't interest me to join them. I just watched from an angle that didn't blend in with the others. However, even from here, I could see what they were doing. The blood moon was perfectly round with a deep red surface, similar to those in horror movies. We were indeed one of the characters in such a movie, but Feral was more terrifying. And that was what was now being displayed in front of me. Some of them tied the feral to an iron pole they had set up in the field that was directly illuminated by the reddish light of the blood-colored moon. A few others held a torch in each of their hands. I was intrigued to know what they would do next and moved closer as Jason stepped forward in front of the others to speak as the clan leader. "Good evening, my brothers. We have gathered here and will perform our regular ritual, for the blood moon shines again over Eastonville, and it is our chance to do our duty for the world's peace," he said as he spre
Jax's PoV I circulated my gaze all over the place where the party was held. I sniffed; I watched, but I couldn't find Ivanna anywhere. She couldn't have come here for no reason. Moreover, Ivanna had just turned into a feral, so that meant she still couldn't hunt. That's bad, even very bad. Ivanna would bite and suck random humans, whoever she wanted, which would definitely cause a commotion in the city. I didn't care if the party was over; I immediately left the place and intended to find Ivanna. Ayden and Gabby had already made their way to the city center, where there would surely be a sea of people watching the red moon. After all, this natural phenomenon was rare, and humans would not waste the opportunity to witness and capture it. I ignored Jason's call, for he must not know that my beloved, the woman he had hunted for so long, was now eligible for destruction. Although I never knew until now what Jason's purpose was in seeking Ivanna. I paused, casting my gaze around w
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