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 POV“Lady Joanne?” I heard a soft voice asking from outside the bathroom door. “Are you okay in there?”I swallowed the lump in my throat and pushed the door open, my eyes finding Talia, who was standing on the other side, looking down at me, worried. Her eyes widened upon seeing me, and sh
Alexander’s POV“You haven’t left your study all day, Sire,” James said as he leaned against the door frame, his eyes following my every move. “Should I be worried?”“I’m not marrying that woman,” I said through my teeth, my eyes never leaving the scrolls in front of me.I was in the middle of resea
Conner glanced at Rem, who gave him a short nod.“What about if we took you to George?” Conner suggested, looking back at me.I raised my brows.“You’d take me back to the barracks?” I asked. “To George?”“If it means that you’ll get looked at by a doctor, then yes,” Rem said, folding his arms acros
Rem was the first to spot me, and he stood up quickly at the sight of me; he bowed his head in respect, making me laugh and shake my own head.“Good morning, Lady Joanne,” he said, still bowing.“Oh, stop that,” I said, swatting at his arm. “You know I hate it when you bow.”He laughed and hugged me







