[Ivan’s POV]I watched as the bitch standing in front of me looked around in confusion. Only when her eyes came to rest on mine did fear truly begin to register. Good, that meant she understood what was about to happen. If she thought I was going to let her off for her deeds, she was sadly mistaken."Where is..." she tried, but stopped as her eyes took the area in again."Figured it out?" I asked, beginning to make my way towards her. "If not, I can help you understand."Channelling all my rage, I surged forward, grabbing the woman by her throat and lifting her. As her fear filled her eyes, I felt a deep sense of satisfaction. She was the reason I was stuck in this fucking place for at least a month, and I was going to make sure that she paid."P-please," the woman rasped. "I-I’m sorry.""Sorry," I repeated, letting a slow smile spread across my lips. "Do you think a simple apology will take back everything you’ve done?"For a moment, the woman didn’t speak as her terrified eyes seeme
[Arissa’s POV]"Repeat that." I said, trying to remain calm. "I think I misheard you."I watched as Nazhoni froze, causing a look of panic to cross Igor’s face. By the way Nazhoni’s expression was growing more and more tense, I knew that I didn’t. Those bastards were clearly conspiring against us this whole fucking time, and now that Ivan wasn’t around, they were taking action."Now, Luna," Igor tried as I began to shake with rage. "Try to remain calm. We’ll figure this out.""Figure it out." I growled, narrowing my gaze. "They are not only trying to take over what belongs to Ivan, but now they’re trying to have anyone who could vouch for him or me killed." Even though I knew that Igor and the others weren’t my enemies, I couldn’t control the anger that was finally boiling over after months of trying to hold it all in. "Not to mention they currently have my children hidden somewhere! I don’t even know if they’re okay and you’re telling me to try to remain calm?"Feeling a sudden burst
[Arissa’s POV]I felt myself being yanked back deep into my consciousness, allowing my vampiric side to begin to take over. From where I remained, I could only watch as if it wasn’t my own body doing the fighting as she faced off with a shocked looking elder Gregory.‘Serves him right.’ I growled, spurring her on. ‘Kill him.’At my words, a feeling of pure bloodlust began to take over, spurring her forward at superhuman speed while the bastard elder attempted to evade her.‘How?’ He growled in my head, sending waves of disgust through me. ‘How are you so fast?’‘Surprised?’ I purred. ‘You weren’t the only one with a secret.’"Say good bye now, bastard elder." My vampiric self purred, leaping into the air and landing on his back.A loud roar escaped elder Gregory as she bit the side of his neck, filling his veins with venom that would soon paralyze him so she could make his death a slow one.Letting out a giggle of excitement, she jumped off his back, landing on her feet while his body
[Ivan’s POV]Was she dead? That was a damn good question. If she was here, then that was the most obvious answer. However, it was the one answer I absolutely refused to believe. There was no way in hell that she was dead. I wouldn’t fucking allow it."Ivan," Arissa whispered, "please answer my question."Something about how her voice shook as her pleading eyes met mine broke my heart. Seeing her this vulnerable was still rare and unnerved me to the very core. Especially since there was no one to kill to make her feel better. This time, it was due to a situation that neither she nor I knew how to get out of.Sucking in a breath, I prepared myself for what I was about to say. Even if she was considered dead at this point, she wouldn’t remain this way. If there was a way for me to escape, then there was a way for her to do the same."Do you trust me?" I asked, wanting to calm her before I answered."Unconditionally." She responded instantly."Then despite what I’m about to say, know that
[Arissa’s POV]"About damn time." I beamed, extending my claws. "You’re in luck, old man. I’ve been meaning to file these. "A look of confusion crossed Ivan’s face as he took in my claws. Something about the expression made it seem like he hadn’t seen me do this before. What the hell?"You can shift?" He asked, grabbing my wrist and lifting my hand to eye level."Uh, yeah?" What the hell was wrong with him? "You’ve known this for how long now?""Interesting." "What the hell is wrong with you?" I snapped, pressing a hand against his forehead. "Have you lost your mine in the two months you’ve been here?""Two?" Ivan gasped, his eyes growing wide. "What do you mean, two? It has been maybe a week at most. "Now it was my turn to be confused. Did this mean that time in this realm was different from time in the human world? Shit, how much time had already passed since I arrived here?"Ivan," I said slowly, bracing myself for his reaction when I told him that not only was he already gone f
[Arissa’s POV]"Come along." I growled, motioning for Stefan and Catori to bring the bastard elder along. "This isn’t the proper place for this."Nodding, the two men followed. Neither bothered asking me what I was up to as we made our way down the hall. Granted, I was pretty sure that they knew what I was up to anyway.Feeling my blood begin to pump, I beelined for the torture chamber that Ivan had reserved for the war criminals. In my opinion elder Theodore was no better than them."Do you know what you’re doing?" Elder Theodore demanded when I began to clamp cuffs around his wrists and ankles. "I’m an elder!""You could be the fucking moon goddess herself and I wouldn’t care." I smirked. "It won’t save you from receiving your retribution.""Close the door!" I called over my shoulder. "I don’t want anyone to overhear what is about to happen here.""No, you can’t!""I can," I countered, pulling a pair of clamps out of the tool drawer Ivan had set up. "And I will." I beamed. "You, eld
[Arissa’s POV]"Can you take care of the old man?" I asked, clenching my fists. "I’ve got a date with an old friend.""Are you sure you’ll be okay alone, Luna?" Hans asked, seeming unsure."I’m positive." I insisted. "But if you’re really concerned, I can bring Stefan and Nazhoni with me."At my words, the weirdo duo seemed to perk up. Of course, they would be interested in coming along."We’ve got her." Nazhoni beamed, "You don’t have to worry.""That’s right, lover." Stefan agreed, causing a ferocious blush to spread across Hans’ face. "We’ll make sure no harm comes to her."Biting back the laugh that wanted to escape, I watched Hans while he tried to recollect himself. If I had more time, I would definitely pick on him about what Stefan just said, but I just didn’t right now. My children were waiting for me."Enough standing around." I said, "Time to move. Hans, Igor, and the rest of you take care of Elder Theodore. Nazhoni and Stefan, come with me to get Apollo and Conall back. "
[Arissa’s POV]"Come on, beta’s daughter."Keeping my smile in place, I began to move towards Giselle as she remained unmoving. Would she attack or would she give in? I guess we were going to find out right here and now.Surging forward, I attempted to attack, causing Giselle to move to the side, but not quickly enough to avoid my claws grazing her arm. A hiss of shock escaped her and her eyes flashed with anger."Oh, looks like you’re angry.""You won’t be so cocky much longer."Letting a growl escape her, Giselle moved to attack as I dodged and twisted, slamming my elbow into her so that she stumbled forward."Uh oh." I laughed, attacking again. "Seems daddy didn’t teach you well enough. Such a shame.""You talk too much!"Excitement flared through me as Giselle attempted to attack once more. However, despite her using all her abilities, she was still no match for me. Easily dodging, I began to deal blow after blow, tearing away at her porcelain skin.With each blow, I could feel he