로그인I 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
The soldiers got to work, ensuring their horses could climb up the rocks without falling, with Alexander being one of them. James was right behind them, climbing to the top and ensuring that all the horses were stable and secured as the soldiers made their way up the rocks as well.Alexander helped
He handed me a canteen of water as he sat beside me. I took the water and gingerly took a sip, letting out a breath as it wetted my dry mouth and soothed my aching throat. I hadn’t realized how parched I was until that moment, and I was suddenly thankful George could read me better than I could.“Gu
However, he shocked me by saying nothing. Instead, he closed his eyes and rested his head on his pillow.“Do your worst, Doc,” he muttered.“How are you going to fix a shattered shoulder?”“I honestly have no idea,” I said, staring down at Kade, who was pretty much passed out from the pain at this p
Joanne’s POVI kept my hands moving so my head wouldn’t. It’s been a day since I returned from the prison unit… since I allowed Kade to die in his cell. I was able to pry myself out of bed and go back to the medical tent this morning, though I was ashamed to face George after what I had done.But I







