Mag-log inI 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 POV The doctor’s glare could have cut through steel. I could see the conviction in his eyes; he didn’t want to listen to me; he didn’t want to believe me. “If you’re wrong—” “Then you can throw me out,” I finish for him. “But if I’m right, you will save his life. This soldier will die
Alexander’s POV By noon, the camp reeked of sickness and fear. I knew George and James couldn’t smell like I could, but it was potent. I couldn’t exactly smell the poison like Joanne could, but I knew from the desperate look in her eyes that she was telling the truth. It made me even more curiou
He stared at me for a moment longer; his eyes searching for something on my face. He was probably trying to figure out if he should believe me or not. I gave him my best innocent smile, and he rolled his eyes, though there was no malice on his face. “It’s only for a few days,” he told me, his ey
Joanne’s POV Alexander parted my mouth with his own, his tongue dipping between my lips, tasting me as I tasted him. He tasted like himself, musky with cedarwood and gunpowder. I couldn’t get enough of him. His warm breath danced across my skin, giving me goosebumps. My heart was beating so fast







