Sold To The Untouchable Alpha novel Chapter 57

[Ivan's POV]

I watched as tears flowed from Arissa's beautiful eyes. I wasn't quite sure what to do to calm her, but found myself beginning to kiss each and every tear that stained her cheeks.

"What are you doing?" She asked, leaning back enough to stop me.

"Tasting your sadness?" I tried, feeling slightly embarrassed.

"Could you not." She huffed.

Letting out a sigh, I realized the moment was over and felt disappointment surge through me.

"Not a romantic, huh?"

"I'm an abomination." She reminded me. "There has never been a point in my life where I've thought of anything like that."

I felt both amusement and pity for her in that moment. Though I had grown up in a divided home where everyone was constantly out to take out one another, it was nothing compared to the things I had witnessed with Arissa.

"Come on," I said, beginning to stand. "We should try to get some sleep. Big day tomorrow."

"Sure, but first could we…" She trailed off, but her eyes met mine suggestively.

"Whatever you want." I smirked. After all, who was I to deny what my mate wanted?

The sun shone brightly the next morning as we stepped out of the estate. I had to withstand laughing as Arissa limped in front of me. It seemed I was too rough with her and now she was holding a grudge.

"Sir, is she hurt from her abduction?" Hans asked loud enough for her to hear.

Not stopping, she shot me a glare, instantly sending me into hysterics. I was sure she would exact her revenge and I found myself excited for it.

"She's fine." I chuckled as Hans gave me a look of confusion. "Have you informed Isaac's men of our visit as instructed?"

"Yes, sir."

Nodding, I climbed into the carriage where Arissa was already sitting. As I took a seat beside her, she let a low growl escape her before puffing out her cheeks and fixing her gaze on the window.

Sighing, I made myself comfortable, throwing my arm across the seat behind her and letting my fingers lightly brush her shoulder. From the way she seemed to relax due to my tough, I knew she wouldn't be mad much longer.

I let an amused smile play across my lips as Hans and Igor entered the carriage and got situated.

"Let's be off." I announced as their eyes looked from me to Arissa and then back to me. "The sooner we get this done the better."

Nodding, Hans lifted a hand and knocked on the carriages wall, indicating that the driver could begin.

The ride was a quiet one and with each passing minute, I could feel Arissa becoming more and more tense. It seemed that despite her acting like she was excited for this visit, she was truly worried about it.

"It'll be fine." I murmured, causing her to jump ever so slightly before looking my way.

"I know." She responded ruefully.

Nodding, I squeezed her shoulder in assurance as the carriage began to come to a stop.

Hans and Igor were the first to exit once we were there, leaving just Arissa and me in the carriage. Deciding to take advantage, I stopped her as she made to get out.

"What?" She asked, eyeing my hand that was wrapped around her wrist. "What do you want?"

"Are you really okay with this visit?" I asked.