Ivanna's PoV
Should I believe Jax? He said that I was the one who had sex with Damon, which was I was there and witnessed what they had done. I didn't even feel a sexual thing, and Jax also admitted that I passed out, and he saved me. Then, what was the point of telling all those lies? Is it true that Jax and Damon conspired to commit a crime against me? If so, what was their motive for doing that? I was still sleeping alone in my room. Damon, once again, had gone somewhere, and I was like a mistress who would only see him at night, lie next to him for a few hours, and when I woke up in the morning, he was gone. Please, don't even ask me how the sexual activity between Damon and me was. It was so bad. That's why I couldn't believe it when Jax told me I was the one Damon was fucking so passionately that night. I couldn't say how Damon's expression was then, but I'm sure he enjoyed the play. Damon was never like that with me, in my opinion. Or I don't know if it was just me, because every time we made love, we finished it quickly. I had even forgotten what it felt like to have multiple orgasms, just like the first time we did it. Of course, I remembered how Damon seemed to want me so much back then. Now, it's not anymore. "Miss Sanchez, may I come in?" That voice was Jax's. Who else? But what was his purpose in coming? Was it to tell me that I had made a mistake in thinking Damon was having an affair with another woman—I don't even know who? My chest tightens every time I remember that night. Let's say it was a dream and the first time I'd ever had one. So it was only natural that I was curious whether it was real or just my delusions. But Jax made me doubt myself about all I saw and felt. And now I'm getting hated for anything I was going through the past few days. "Come in." I don't want to meet this guy, but strangely, I let him in. The door opened, followed by footsteps approaching the bed where I was lying. Jax would probably think I was mad at him. Yes, I was. But not at Jax. I was just annoyed that Jax's answer confused me. Was it because he didn't trust me? As I said, he and Damon conspired to do something to me. "Do you still need me for today, Miss? If not, I'm leaving now," he said, this time in a slightly lowered voice. I hadn't even turned my body to face him. I was still annoyed and reluctant to see the man's face. "You can rest in one of the rooms if you're tired," I replied curtly. "Sorry, Miss. I have some business to attend to. That's why I—" I didn't let Jax finish his sentence, so I immediately turned around, got off the bed, and stood before him. I stared intently into his gray eyes. I couldn't read anything there because I'm not psychic, of course. However, for some reason, I couldn't trust this man. "Are you working for someone else? Tell me, who else hired you? Didn't it say in the contract agreement that you would only work for me?" I demanded without waiting for an explanation or rebuttal from him. I didn't need any answers. Right now, I was suffering from a crisis of trust towards anyone, and Jax had unwillingly become one of them. "That's not it, Miss. I can't tell you about my business, but I only work for you. Not with anyone else. I can guarantee my loyalty." Really? But why don't I believe it at all? So why did he ask for permission to leave? Where is he going, and for what business? "Then I'm coming with you," I replied. Jax was about to refuse, but I quickly turned on my heel and walked first to the courtyard where his bike was parked. *** "Miss, do you want to leave the house because you're bored? I can take you to a place where you can rent an inn for the night, and just as the sun rises, we'll watch it from the balcony," Jax said after he stopped the bike in front of a bar. He rented a VIP spot for me with a woman already in the room because Jax asked her to accompany me. "Am I a baby now that a babysitter must accompany me?" I quipped, noticing the woman in a mini dress clinging to Jax's arm, and he didn't seem uncomfortable with what she was doing. "It's for your safety, Miss. Marina will take care of you while I'm gone. I won't be long. If you need anything, Marina will help you." "You're leaving now?" I asked, ignoring his previous words. The man nodded. "Just for a moment. I promise. It would be best to stay here for your safety. No one doesn't recognize you, Miss Sanchez. So if you—" "Okay, I understand. You can leave right now and come back soon!" I interrupted, to which he responded with a nod and left while the woman poured drinks into my glass. I glanced around the room we were in. It was big enough for the lower middle class. And that man also hired a personal servant to watch me. "I think I'm gonna use the restroom for a moment." I got up and was about to leave the room, but the woman accompanying me also got up and seemed about to follow me. "You can wait here; no need to follow me! I'm just going to the restroom," I said, annoyed. Was she afraid I wouldn't know how to use the flusher? Or worried I'd use up their toilet paper? It was very suspicious and only made me more curious to find out what business seemed so crucial for Jax to do. The woman flinched slightly, then let me leave without another word. And here I am now. I'm completely in a cubicle because I've been holding it back for a long time. After finishing my business, I walked out of the dimly lit room and accidentally saw the figure of Jax, walking with a woman and heading to the corner of a room. I followed him carefully. If it comes to this, nothing can stand in my way. I followed the man's quick steps until he arrived at the corner of the room that seemed to be their destination. However, it was too far away to see what they were doing. From where I was, they were kissing. It wasn't anything special. Although I honestly didn't like the idea of my bodyguard making out with a woman. Yes, I know, I shouldn't be 'miss jealousy.' However, that's how I feel and who I am. So, armed with recklessness, I approached him. Not intending to interfere with their erotic activities, I just wanted to invite Jax to go home if his business was done. Don't tell me he came here just to fuck some women. It wouldn't be funny if my bodyguard fulfilled his erotic business while I was in the VIP room with a babysitter. "Jax, let's go home," I called, strolling to where the man was so focused on the meal before him. Meal. Yes, that was the truth. Because when I got closer, I knew what the two people were doing. They weren't making love; it was more disgusting than I had imagined. The man was now burying his face in the hollow of the woman's neck, and when he lifted his face to face me, all I could see was a slobbery mouth with sharp teeth protruding from behind it. What the hell! I stepped back, hoping the man would not make me his second meal after the woman had been sucked dry. But I thought I was wrong! The woman was still alive, and the two walked toward me.Ivanna's Pov I was still stunned, like an insane. The scene in front of me was not a dream. Was Jax going to say that I was looking at it wrong? Obviously, the few people in front of me were not ordinary humans. And Jax, who suddenly appeared—why could he communicate with those vampires to let me go? Is Jax also a ...? Anyway, let's consider it a favor to have saved me from becoming the meal of that pale, bloodsucking creature at the bar earlier. "This is for you. Drink first, Miss," said the man who had only been my bodyguard for a week but already had many mysterious things he did and happened in my life. I accepted the cup of drink he offered without breaking his gaze. Then, I quickly checked the drink in my hand. Just a cup of my favorite camomile tea. No! I didn't want to think badly about this or wonder why he knew my favorite—anyone can have a supply of camomile tea at home, just like me. I sipped the drink in my hand, feeling a relaxed sensation for a moment after my
Jax's PoV Ivanna Sanchez is not some teenage girl who falls for a guy and becomes a fool. She knew and had sniffed out what Damon was doing behind her back. And now, she is catching Damon in the act, and rushing to teach him a lesson is not a good idea. She must be wondering why Damon would hurt a perfect woman like her. I want to ask the same thing, if I may. Unfortunately, Damon was not a man of Ivanna's intelligence. It would be a lie to say that I wasn't affected by that man's hide-and-seek game. I've been watching him since I first entered this mansion. However, I have to be careful because Ivanna seems suspicious of me. "I'm sorry, Miss. Sometimes, you have to keep quiet even if you know something. It's for your safety," I said, trying to calm her inner rumblings that almost flared up and burned everything. After all, doing what she had in mind would be hazardous. "You should be careful what you say, Jax! How dare you set me up for everything! If you tell me to shut up
Ivanna's PoV Jax was trying to find whoever or whatever I believed was in my room. I couldn't see it clearly due to the dim lights, other than a clear sound resembling a wolf's growl. I was on the balcony when I heard that strange sound. It sounded exactly like Damon making love to a woman I didn't know—this one I wasn't too sure about, so I'd check back later that night to see if it was Damon—if he came back to this house. Damon hadn't returned since last night, so since I was already scared, I intended to seek help without going into the room and meeting that thing. Unfortunately, I'd consumed so much alcohol that my body was staggering, and I almost lost my life. Thanks to Jax, who was quick to help me, even though I felt awkward when he helped me. There was no way I was wrong. But, unfortunately, I didn't have any evidence to point at the man who had saved my life and helped me look for a creature whose growl was similar to that of a coyote or maybe a wolf; I don't know. "
Jax's PoV I can't believe what this girl is doing. Does she realize that what she's doing is very dangerous? Apart from violating the professional code of ethics, it's also inappropriate for Ivanna to do this because she is engaged; there will be an uproar if Damon finds out about this incident. I have to maintain my presence in this place because there is one business that I haven't finished yet. Two things, one of which is to protect Ivanna. And that is very important, considering that one and the other are interrelated. I can't go into details because I'm trying to find out and prove my suspicions. The desire inside me that had been stirring, as well as the pain I was feeling, magically faded away along with the warm kiss Ivanna gave me. It wasn't the first time for me, but I knew I would remember this better than any other experience I had ever had. For a while, I had been trying to restrain myself from remaining professional even though the scent of Ivanna's body and her be
Ivanna's PoV I did do something stupid by kissing Jax's lips at that time. I was following the impulse that somehow led me to do that. And now, I was suffering from prolonged shame. I just paced the room for a while and couldn't keep my eyes closed. For some reason, one day seemed to fly by, and I appeared hopeless to deal with all of this. The wedding between Damon and me, which I had imagined would be a sacred and happy moment, seemed impossible to continue. There was no way I could plunge myself into a pit where I would eventually drown, and if that happened, Damon wouldn't necessarily save me. Again, this would be Jax's job. Then, when I was a little calmer and about to lie down, the door to the room opened. I reluctantly turned my head because I knew who was coming from the sound of footsteps alone. There was no way Jax would dare to enter my room just like that. "I saw your bodyguard leave here a few minutes ago," he said suddenly, without care. "So?" "What was he do
Ivanna's PoV We—more precisely me, Damon and Tatiana, had arrived at H Hotel, one of the ten most luxurious hotels in The Emirates. Everything was beyond my expectations. It's bad enough to say it went well if I put it this way. Maybe it went well for Damon and Tatiana, who had a business need, but it was not for me. On the first day, we arrived at the hotel when the sun was high, and Damon rented a suite with amenities in it that had two bedrooms. I wouldn't say I liked the idea of this one, as it meant we had no privacy, and again, Tatiana had to be in the same place as us. I didn't understand what had happened to me to be so full of suspicion and negative thoughts towards them, especially when Damon and Tatiana dressed up while I was just in my pajamas—having decided to rest for a bit. "Where are you going? We've just arrived," I said, unable to understand this man's thought. If Damon calls himself a workaholic, this is too much of a workaholic. Moreover, when I followed Dam
Ivanna's PoV I knew what I was doing. I left the room and ignored Jax, who was trying to prevent the decision I was about to make this time. I don't want to be this man's victim anymore; I will end it now. Damon and Tatiana are still enjoying their hot play, filling each other up. Damon seems so intoxicated, as if what Tatiana gives him is so extraordinary compared to what I've ever given him. My chest is burning and throbbing with pain. My blood rushes as if I can no longer contain my anger; even Jax won't be able to stop it. I pat Damon's back, who suddenly realizes he isn't alone in this place. Maybe he had planned not to invite me before, but he was forced to take me with him to cover up his already too-deep lies. "Vans ... what are you doing here?" asked Damon, a pained look on his face. I could see it even in the dim light. They had opened the curtains covering the large glass window in the living room so that the moonlight could enter and shine on them while they fucked
Jax's PoV "Hey, Jax! Are you coming? I'm done getting you the stuff you need! To our usual place, ASAP!" said the man on the other side. I had an appointment to meet him tonight for some business. I didn't know who had taken the syringe and serum I had, but ever since that first kiss with Ivanna, I couldn't find them. The maid might have seen and thrown them away, but I should be able to find them somewhere if that was the case. However, I didn't find it anywhere. Fortunately, Ayden had finished the serum's production and made enough for me. For all of us. I haven't told you about myself yet, because it's not very interesting to talk about. My story with Ivanna is far more intriguing than the one about myself that I might slowly tell you and Ivanna. That is if she wants to know. Speaking of Ivanna's story, the decision she made seemed to me to be rash. Even though she had witnessed what her fiancé had done at that time right in front of her eyes, she should not have spontaneo
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