LOGINI pressed my lips together, forcing a smile and hoping my nerves didn’t come through.“Understood,” I said.Without another word, he turned and walked in the opposite direction. With a tightening chest, I walked towards where Gemma was with a few other girls. They were giggling at something she was
Joanne’s POVToday was technically my first day at the clinic. Yesterday, after I saved that patient, I was shown the ropes before I was sent on my way. Today, they told me I'd be doing some actual work, and I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t excited.I was finally going to feel useful again, like I di
He lowered himself so his lips were only inches from mine. I knew I should have pulled away, told him to go to hell, and that I won’t be his mistress. But I couldn’t bring myself to do that; his scent was alluring, and the way he looked at me made my heart skip a beat.My emotions were all over the
Joanne’s POVI stepped away from him as if he had burned me, and I started to back into my room. He followed me inside and shut the door.“Who were you talking to?” I wanted to ask him why it mattered. But my lips wouldn’t form the words.“I thought Talia left something behind…” I tell him. “What
“I don’t know,” she finally said. “I think there is more to it.”When I didn’t say anything more, she let out a breath.“He cares for you, Lady Joanne. He sought me out himself and asked me to bring you a meal. Lady Vivien was not in sight. I know it might be hard to believe, but you are worth the l
Joanne’s POVMy chest ached; I ran back to my chambers as fast as I could, my heart feeling as though it was going to explode. I didn’t want Alexander and Vivien to see me cry; thankfully, the tears didn’t come until I was a great distance away.I opened the door and stepped inside, letting a sob es
Joanne’s POVThe burning in my chest spread like wildfire, searing through every vein until I couldn’t tell where the pain ended and I began. The room spun in violent circles; the world narrowed to choking smoke, black edges closing in.I tried to pull myself out of the fire and the rubble it create
Joanne’s POV“Christa…” I whispered, shocked to see one of the only ones from the Long Lake Pack who was semi-kind to me.For a heartbeat, I thought my eyes deceived me. She looked smaller now, shoulders drawn in, her blond hair matted and cropped unevenly, her face pale and sharp. But it was her… t
Alexander’s POV“You can’t keep her, Sire. You know what this will mean.”Jame’s voice grated in my ear, a reminder I neither wanted nor needed.I didn’t look at him.My hands folded behind my back as we walked down the east corridor.“You forget yourself, James. I don’t need your permission.”“She
My knees wanted to buckle, but his steady gaze anchored me.My voice shook at first, but the words poured out.The raids, the lies, the innocent vampires slaughtered so Anthony could pocket coin for his vices. The abuse I’ve faced my entire life by Anthony and by the pack. I didn’t think the King wo







