[Arissa’s POV]The next day, I stood in front of the old holding cells where my mother had been banished after being brought back to Ivan’s pack. For a year, she had remained in this place, alone and away from the world. Not once had I bothered to come visit her, but despite my insistence that I didn’t care what came of her, the servants regularly informed me of her whereabouts.After what happened the night before, I didn't have the energy to argue with Ivan's suggestion, so I allowed him to bring me here. Now, I was regretting my decision and wishing that I had fought a little harder to not come.Letting out a frustrated growl, I looked over at Ivan as he spoke with the guard that watched over her during the day. I didn't know what they were talking about, and I didn’t care. However, before long, the guard was unlocking the door that kept my mother away from the rest of the world."Do we really have to do this?" I asked Ivan as I peered inside the dark building. "There are other way

[Arissa’s POV]"Ivan," I whispered, trying to get myself together. "We need to move."The one that cursed me was near, and while we were sitting here staring at a note and a body, they were getting away. Fuck that. I wasn’t about to let that happen. Especially if letting the person go meant having to see more of those dead children, and now even my father.Jumping up, I began to move, ignoring Ivan’s protests as I located a window and launched myself through it, sending glass spraying towards the ground as I fell. Landing on my feet, I sniffed the air, trying to locate the intruder. When I managed to catch onto a faint scent, I began to move.‘Is this a good idea?’ Rosario asked as I began to make my way into the woods beyond. ‘Something doesn’t feel right.’‘Do you have any other suggestions?’ I huffed, stopping long enough to hunt for the scent I was following once more. ‘Should we just let this bastard get away?’‘No, but don’t you think it is weird that Ivan couldn’t locate the pe

[Arissa’s POV]Later that evening, I stood on the balcony that was attached to mine and Ivan’s room, staring up at the moon that was getting dangerously close to red. The blood moon was coming soon, and with everything that had happened in the past few days, I almost forgot about its existence. However, thinking on it, since I was pregnant, would it even affect me? I didn't know, but I guessed I would find out soon enough.Letting out a huff, I hoisted myself up on the banister, throwing my legs over so I could have a better view of what was happening below. Now wasn’t the time to focus on the blood moon. After all, that bastard that cursed me was still out there somewhere.Narrowing my gaze, I peered into the forest where I had managed to get trapped and found myself wondering where the person had gone. They definitely were close when they were luring me. Did they stick around to watch or did they run?"Contemplating suicide?" Ivan’s voice called from behind. "Is the thought of havin

[Ivan’s POV]I watched as Arissa’s body jerked and then began to fall. Jumping up, I prepared to catch her, but was beat to it by Nazhoni, who had a look of shock on her face. Slowing my movements, I came to join them and gently pulled Arissa from Nazhoni’s grip."I’ll take it from here." I murmured, pulling Arissa against me."I can do it, you know?" Nazhoni pouted."Not a chance." I sighed, fixing my gaze on Arissa’s face as her eyelids began to flutter."Da…" she gasped, her eyes flying open. "DAD!""Hey," I whispered, as she frantically began to try to sit up. "Calm down, it’s alright.""I-van." Arissa murmured, meeting my gaze. "Why am I?"Letting out a long sigh of relief, I pulled Arissa closer to me, ignoring her immediate protests."What are you doing?" She demanded, attempting to break free. "Why are we here?""Because you weren’t you." Nazhoni offered, ruining my moment with Arissa. "You were some weird vampire.""Huh?" As Arissa attempted to process Nazhoni’s words, she bi

[Arissa’s POV]By the time land could be spotted in the distance, the storm above was raging. Massive waves slammed into the side of our ship and some even crashed onto the deck. For precaution, we had tied ourselves to the banister to avoid being thrown overboard, but if we toppled, well, I guess we would all be screwed."Arissa, I really wish you would go into the cabin." Ivan huffed, shooting me a concerned look. "Why do you insist on being stubborn?""Because that is my nature." I responded, letting a slow smile spread across my face. "You knew that when you decided to make me your luna."I watched as Ivan prepared to protest, but stopped. Confusion rolled through me as his face fell and his eyes grew huge with shock."What is it?" I demanded, looking towards whatever it was that caught him off-guard to find a large wave making its way towards us. "Son of a bitch!" I growled, extending a claw and tearing the rope that bound me. "CUT YOURSELVES LOOSE!""YOU HEARD HER!" Ivan roared,