ВойтиI 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
“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
Alexander’s POVJoanne’s breath hitched at my admission, and I smirked, knowing the effect I had on her. I kissed the soft curve of her neck, taking in her sweet scent and loving how she felt against me in this moment. She was so beautiful it pained me. The thought of her hurt filled me with so much
Joanne’s POVI woke up to the sounds of screaming.I was still completely naked with a towel wrapped around my body, lying in Alexander’s arms, when it happened. I lifted my head and peeked up at him; he, too, stirred from the sounds of the screaming.It took me a moment to register what was happeni
Alexander’s POVThe storm hadn’t let up. Snow hammered the clinic's roof, as if it wanted to break through. My clothes were still damp from the cold, but I shoved the thought aside and focused on Rupert, who had gone from being still to shaking violently in front of me.I was well aware of the worri







