LOGINTogether, 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
“I’m not entirely sure,” I admitted. “It’s a lot…”“How did you know that it was there?” Rem asked, his eyes narrowed, and his lips turned down in a deep frown. “Those bugs aren’t easily detected…”I bit my lower lip, trying to come up with an excuse… any excuse. The truth of the matter was, I wasn’
Joanne’s POVI was so tired that my bones ached. Alexander went off to investigate how a snake got into the bathroom in the first place, leaving me alone in the chambers with guards posted outside the doors. They conducted a thorough sweep of the chambers and the bathroom to ensure no snakes remaine