Truth About The Abduction

[Arissa's POV]

I examined myself in the mirror, making sure I looked perfect. As far as Elders and Carina knew, I

was still gone. Ivan had made sure of that. If word got to them, thus wouldn't work.

Smiling, I gave my reflection a wink before turning and skipping out ot the room. Humming to

myself, I continued to make my way to the dining hall where dinner was well underway.

When I arrived, I could hear the sound of silverware clinking against plates and bouts of

conversation.

Looking down, I fixed my dress once more and then flipped my hair. I listened intently, until finally I

heard it...

"I'd like to welcome my future luna.” Ivan announced, giving me my cue.

It was time to make my entrance and I would make sure it was one to remember.

Plastering a smile on my face, I pushed at the doors separating me and watched as the inside of the

room came into view.

All eyes were fixed towards me and I felt a wave of victory. After so many years of being treated

unfairly and even of being involved in a scheme for power, I was finally getting redemption.

Sauntering forward, I looked to each face, only stopping to blow a kiss at Carina and then fixing my

gaze on Elder Theodore's.

Putting a look of innocence in place I began my act.

"Grandpa!" I beamed, inwardly grimacing at the fake warmth I applied. "Why do you look as though

you've seen a ghost?"

Closing the distance between the door and the table, I took my seat beside Ivan, who immediately

placed his hand on my thigh and gave me a reassuring smile

"Why is she here?" Elder Theodore asked, clearly trying hard to remain calm. "After all that she

has..."

"Ivan, what is the meaning of this?" Elder Gregory chimed in, shooting me a glare. "How can you

possibly say she is your future luna after she attacked an elder?”

"Ivy," I pouted, turning my wide-eyed gaze to him. "Do you hear what he said about me?" I had to

bite back my annoyance as Ivan's expression turned to one of amusement. Was he really going to

try to ruin my act? "Ivy," I continued, clutching his arm. "Why would they say that after everything I

went through?”

It truly pained me to play pathetic, but I wanted to irritate Carina and Elder Theodore as much as

possible.

"I'll handle this.” Ivan assured, squeezing my thigh. "Elder Theodore," he began, turning his gaze to

the still baffled Elder. "You said Arissa attacked you a few days ago and then escaped correct?”

"I..." Elder Theodore stammered with wide eyes. "She didn't."

I held back my laughter as a collective gasp escaped all that weren't already privy to his deceit.

"Sorry?" I gasped, widening my eyes. "What did you just say?"

"Could you repeat that for all who didn't hear?" Ivan added, giving a broad smile of triumph.

Instead of responding, Elder Theodore lifted his hands to his mouth and shot Carina a look.

"Why are you looking at her, grandpa?" I asked innocently. "Does she know the truth of that night

too?"

I was enjoying this too much. The looks of complete shock on the other two elders faces were

priceless.

"II..." Carina stammered, looking from Elder Theodore to Ivan. "Ivan, it was for your own good!"

"My own good?" Ivan repeated, cocking his head to the side. "What ever do you mean?"

"She will ruin your reputation or worse, make you the enemy of all wolves!" Carina hissed, before

covering her mouth.

"So you're saying you helped try to get rid of her?" Ivan asked, leaning forward in his seat. "You also

helped lie about what happened.”

"H-how...." Carina stammered. "IT WAS ALL THAT MAN'S IDEA!" She continued, pointing to Elder

Theodore. "He promised he would help me get back into your favor if I helped. But I swear he didn't

tell me where she was going!"

"How dare you!" Elder Theodore growled. "Ivan!" I watched as his dark eyes traveled to Ivan, who

was looking both amused and enraged. "You drugged us!"

"Yeah, I did that.” Ivan confirmed easily. "Do you like my little present, Elder Theodore?"

"I'm an elder!" Elder Theodore growled as his aura began to trickle. "How dare you treat me like

this!"

"Let's see.” Ivan murmured, holding up his hand. "You conspired with the enemy.” He began, lifting

a finger. "You caused the death of one of your own." He continued. "You set up and tried to get rid

of my mate.”

"Mate?" Elder Thedore gasped, his eyes growing so wide they looked as though they would fall out

of their sockets. "W-what?'

I could no longer hold back my joy as Elder Theodore's eyes found the marl I had left on Ivan. His

expression was damn near comical

“Surprise.” I purred, standing and wrapping my arms around Ivan's neck. "You're finally getting what

you deserve for everything you've ever done, grandpa.”

Images of him helping torture me in the concentration camp and jail flashed across my eyes. Each

and every time he helped Isaac and Gillian lie about me, causing all wolves, the elders included to

hate me and call me an abomination.

Finally, he was going to suffer just like me and I would sweet talk Ivan into letting me be the one to

deliver that suffering.

Ah, revenge truly was sweet.

I kept my gaze fixed on Elder Theodore, until lvan's hand touched my arm. Realizing that I had

grown tensed, I began to relax while his comforting warmth surged through me.

"Igor, Hans," Ivan barked. "Please escort Elder Theodore and Carina to the dungeon.”

"Ivan you can't possibly!" Elder Thedore began, but stopped as a growl escaped Ivan’s lips.

"I can and I will." He snapped, baring his teeth in challenge at the Elder. "You have helped imprison

and torture an innocent woman for months. What's worse, you helped hide the person that she was

accused of killing!"

"What are you talking about?" Elder Gregory asked, seeming to find his voice. "Repeat that Isaac.”

"I said," Ivan began, keeping his glare fixed on Elder Theodore. "Gillian Gregory, the son of Isaac

Gregory and my nephew is still alive and well. He is doing so well, he has been aiding hunters in

killing off any possible threats to the throne for him."