Sold To The Untouchable Alpha novel Chapter 6

[Ivan's POV]

I quickly made my way through the halls of Isaac's castle, earning myself strange looks from the workers.

The woman in my arms remained unmoving as I continued to carry her.

I knew that she was malnourished from how thin she was, but just how light she was surprised me.

"Ivan?" Turning, I found Isaac heading towards me with a look of alarm on his face. "What happened?"

He eyed Arissa with disgust and curiosity as he asked the question.

"She was sedated," I explained. "Could you explain how she went from the quiet young girl I knew to this?"

I couldn't quite understand why I was so curious. After all, she was only going to be a means of keeping my bloodline and pack alive.However, seeing her in this condition sent an odd emotion surging through me.

"Does it matter?" Isaac asked, looking slightly bored. "She is nothing more than a murderer."

A murderer. I was getting frustrated by that word. He, too, was a murderer, but he was allowed to live his life freely.

"I guess not." There was no reason to argue with him over this. "And since I've collected what I came for, I need to head back."

"Are you sure about her, brother?" Isaac asked.

I had to bite back the annoyed response that danced on my tongue. He had his money and should have been satisfied. Was he really that hell-bent on torturing her more?

"I'm positive." I huffed, turning on my heel and making my way out of the building.

When I arrived at my estate, Hans, my beta, and Igor, my delta, were waiting. As they took in the still-asleep Arissa nestled against my chest, their expressions shifted from relief to confusion.

"What is this?" Hans asked first, eyeing her as if she was a weapon. "Why do you have a woman with you?"

Of course they would be suspicious, especially given the relationship between Isaac and me. We acted cordial on the outside, but inside I wouldn't put it past him to kill me for more power. Which is why I ultimately chose Arissa. A woman who despises him as much as I do won't betray me for him. Not to mention, her strength intrigued me.

"She will birth my heir." I responded simply. "Once that is done, she will leave."

I knew she hadn't agreed, and I had no intention of forcing her, but I was sure I could get her to agree to my proposition. Once she got what she wanted, she would be as good as mine.

"Aren't you worried in the slightest?" Hans asked, still seeming hesitant. "She came from your brother's pack, correct?"

"That is correct."

"Then..."

"It is of no concern to you." I snapped, cutting him off. "If she turns on me or kills me, then I deserve it."

I understood that he was worried, but I was beginning to get pissed that he would think me a fool.

"Right." He sighed, shooting a glance towards Igor. "I'm sorry to have overstepped."

"Good, now could you call Christine and have her meet me in my chambers?"

"Yes, sir."

Satisfied, I headed inside the building, keeping my gaze fixed firmly ahead while all eyes found their way towards me.

"A woman..."

"New mistress?"

"Floozy."

The servants' instant gossip drifted to my ears as I carried Arissa towards my bed chambers.