Ivanna's PoVI stepped out of a building filled with frenetic, thumping music, tightly wrapping my coat around my body to shield myself from the cold night wind. The clothes I wore tonight were more revealing than usual, resulting from a party at an old friend's house. Despite not being late at night, an eerie silence engulfed the surroundings. It was no surprise that some residents near the club chose to stay indoors after eight o'clock. Rumors had spread about gangs of criminals who didn't hesitate to commit heinous acts of violence, including rape and murder. Mere robberies were no longer enough. Recent news reports have highlighted the criminals' brutal tendencies, emphasizing how they would kill their victims after assaulting them. This knowledge sent a shiver down my spine as I walked through the deserted streets, fearing for my safety. Attending the nightclub had been a mistake, especially considering I had already informed my friends, Bri and Damon, that I was leaving early
Ivanna's PoVI finally accepted Jax as a bodyguard, and he started working later that day. From what I've noticed, he did a great job. Everything is as good as I expected.Today is exactly one week since Jax started working as my bodyguard. I waited for a long time. Bri didn't show up, and neither did Jax. However, I wasn't worried about Bri because she had informed me that she was going back to the studio to finish her design that I would wear to the awards ceremony. So where was Jax? Did he decide to go home tonight? If he did, he would and should have informed me, right?I got up and strolled, looking for the servants who would usually be standing guard in some rooms so that they could help whenever I needed assistance. They were still there, asking me what I needed. "One margarita, please. Please put it in my room. I'm going to get some fresh air for a while." A bartender nodded obediently and made me what I ordered while I was still on my original mission of finding Jax, as we
Ivanna's PoV I didn't do much all day. I just went shopping, visited some new places, and was only with Jax, someone else—not a friend or lover. And that was very strange to me. I've never been anywhere random, especially without my best friends—Bri and Tatiana—cause, as Jax once said, no one didn't know me. Some people crowded around this afternoon to ask for a photo session with me. Luckily, Jax was there to protect me and remove me from the crowd, which wasn't just one or a few people but dozens of people. "Jax, what are you doing? They want to take a picture with me!" I snapped as Jax led me away, wrapping his sturdy arms around me after covering my head with his jacket. I felt like a criminal who had to run and sneak away from people. What's wrong with taking a quick picture anyway? "Didn't you see? They weren't just one or two people, Miss. Ten or maybe more. Are you sure you can fulfill their wish of taking a photo, and then that's it? One is done, and another will come
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, bec
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