Sold To The Untouchable Alpha novel Chapter 18

[Ivan’s POV]

I had to hold back the bark of laughter that wanted to escape at how quickly Arissa retreated from my hold. It was clear she still didn’t trust me, and I found her being flustered funny.

"I don’t give a damn if you’re jealous." She hissed, shivering. "AND STAY FIVE FEET AWAY AT ALL TIMES!"

"Are you going to continue to flirt with others?" I asked, threatening to take a step forward.

Instead of responding, she narrowed her gaze and pursed her lips. Was it really that hard of a decision for her?

"Will you stop keeping me locked up?" She asked slowly. "I’m so bored."

"You were able to leave on your own with no issues today, right?" I asked, smirking.

"True," she considered. "Why was that anyway?"

She eyed me with suspicion as she waited for my response.

"I figured you had lost the will to escape." I responded with a shrug. "Was I wrong? Should I lock you back up? "

"NO!" she yelled, rushing forward. "Thank you for freeing me, uncle!"

I watched in amusement as her eyes grew wide and she quickly took multiple steps back. She knew what she had done wrong and knew that punishment would come.

"Why are you backing up?" I asked, stepping forward. "It is almost like you did something wrong."

"Of course not." She said, quickly covering her ass. "You said you needed me to spy."

I continued to move forward as she tried to divert me. She wasn’t going to get away with what she did; punishing her was just too pleasing.

"No, no!"

I reached out and grabbed her wrist. Tugging, I easily pulled her to me and let my hand connect with her ass three times before letting her go.

Growling, she rubbed her ass as inaudible curses escaped her.

"Now I’m not helping you." She snapped, turning on her heel and heading towards the estate. "Go find another spy."

"What if I promise to not spank you anymore if you help me?" I asked.

It didn’t take long for her to peek back at me. Hook, line, and sinker.

"So," she began, turning slowly. "You’ll give me ten gold and won’t spank me anymore. You’ve got my interest. "

"Good, now come sit." I said, motioning to the chairs that were beside us.

"Can I stand?" She asked, eyeing me.

"Suite yourself."

I let her remain standing as I took a seat and crossed one leg over the other. I wasn’t sure how long this was going to take and I wanted to be comfortable.

"Go on." She said impatiently. "I don’t have all day."

"First, I want you to openly say you’ll help me."