LOGIN“He’s gone,” a voice said from behind me, making my entire body still. “There’s nobody here to hear your screams.”My body trembled in fear as I slowly turned, my eyes locking onto someone who stood in the corner of the room… someone I had never seen before. I’m not sure how I didn’t notice him befo
Joanne’s POVSomething felt off; I couldn’t quite place it. I followed the guard, Albert, someone I hadn’t met before. Why would Alexander allow a guard I had never met to escort me to the Gala? Where were the ones I was so familiar with… the ones I trusted… the ones that I could consider my friends
Together, we brought the box to the bed, and I kicked the door shut with my foot in the process.She let out a breathy laugh of her own.“Thank you, My Lady,” she said as she released the box.“I’ve told you to call me Joanne,” I remind her, raising my brows. “I’m not much different from you, except
Joanne’s POVI was still processing Alexander’s invitation long after he’d walked away. He wanted me to attend the gala with him… as his date… in front of everybody. Everybody knew…even in Howlspire… that the vampire Gala was critical to the vampire King.No prince in history would even think about
“Ask me what?” I asked, desperation clear in my tone.“My father will be hosting a Gala in a few days, and I would like it if you were to accompany me,” he said in one, his eyes meeting mine. “Please…” he added.I blinked, confused.“You want me to go to the Gala with you? “I asked, my voice coming
Joanne’s POVThe next few days felt… different. Not in a bad way… just different.Ever since the attempt on my life in Alexander’s chambers, Rem, Colin, and Conner had barely let me out of their sight. At first, it felt almost ridiculous: three grown men escorting me to breakfast, to the garden, to







