Sold To The Untouchable Alpha novel Chapter 4

[Ivan's POV]

I didn't quite know what to think about what I was seeing.

From what I could remember, Arissa was a meek and demure girl. How was it possible she was now this cold and malnourished creature I was seeing?

"I thought she was put to death for Gillian's death." I murmured, keeping my gaze fixed on Arissa.

She seemed oblivious to the crowd that was screaming and cheering for her. Her blank gaze never wavered from where the beast she would be fighting would come from.

"How could I let her escape her crime so easily?" Isaac asked. "She deserves so much more."

So much more... well, you could say that this was definitely that. It was clear she endured regular beatings and the will to live was now completely gone.

"Arissa…"

Tania's feeble voice drew me from the arena. She was now leaning forward, her hand over her mouth.

"She's alive." She breathed as her eyes filled with tears. "SHE'S ALIVE!"

A pain-filled wail escaped Tania's lips as she broke into sobs.

"Isaac, she's alive!"

"Of course she is, my love." Isaac murmured, wrapping an arm around Tania's shoulder.

I didn't quite know how to take the scene in front of me. Sure, Arissa was alive, but how much longer? And if she managed to survive this battle, how many more would she have to endure?

As I continued to ponder this, a loud roar ripped through the air, indicating that the fight was beginning.

Silence fell all around. Screeching metal from gates opening was all that could be heard.

Leaning forward, I waited while a large black bear made its way into the ring. Most would run in fear the minute they saw it, but Arissa remained in place, looking almost bored.

"What will you do?" I murmured, growing increasingly interested in the woman who was once a disgrace.

Arissa's body tensed and an aura of bloodlust began to surround her.

Lifting her hands, she braced herself as the bear surged forward, mouth open.

The two slammed together in the middle of the arena, sending dirt flying. Arissa clung to the bear's front paws while the creature struggled to break free.

After a moment of struggle, Arissa gained the advantage, twisting until the bear's legs snapped.

A loud roar of pain echoed through the air. The beast fell to the ground.

Arissa wasted no time jumping onto it's back and biting down on the neck. Blood could easily be seen beginning to flow before Arissa yanked her head back, tearing the bear's flesh away.

Standing, she wiped the bear's blood from her mouth while watching the life fade from its eyes. The fight was over just as quickly as it started.

Two men quickly rushed onto the field, clamping silver cuffs on Arissa's wrists. She didn't fight or try to stop as she was led off the field while the crowd exploded with cheers.

"Amazing, isn't she?" Isaac beamed, drawing my attention to him. "Two months of training and she is now a killing machine."