LOGINJoanne’s POVThe questions were out of my mouth before I could stop them, and tears were rushing down my cheeks. Alexander stared at me like he didn’t even recognize me, and I wasn’t sure which part of this hurt the most.I just knew that I was sick of feeling this pain, and I just wanted it all to
I shouldn’t have been so blind…so stupid. I knew what I was to him in the beginning, especially in the eyes of the court. I was nothing more than a damsel in distress…someone he thought needed to be saved, and maybe he did need to save me, and perhaps I let him.I was a comfort of a sort… a secret.
Joanne’s POVMy world had tilted; Alexander was getting married to another woman, and he didn’t even bother to tell me himself. I honestly was just a plaything for him; something to do while he waited for his real marriage to begin. My heart was shattered in my chest.“Please, don’t be angry with th
“No…” I said softly, clearing my throat as I turned to look at Vivien. “I… uh… congratulations.”The word tasted bitter in my mouth.Vivien blushed again.“Thank you,” she replied warmly, stepping closer. “We’re to be married in a month.”A month.Lucia let out a pleased sigh.“Such a romantic thing
Joanne’s POV“Joanne, don’t—”Rem’s hand brushed my arm, gentle but urgent, trying to steer me away. I hardly felt it. My feet had already carried me forward, pulled by a horrible mix of curiosity and dread. I knew I shouldn’t be listening. I knew I should turn around, pretend I hadn’t heard any of
Talia seemed startled and jumped away from me; her breath caught in her throat. I gave her a reassuring smile as I went towards the doorway and peeked through the peephole. A smile graced my lips when I saw who it was.I pulled the door open to greet the gentleman at the door.“I was beginning to th







