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
Even her aura had changed in those moments, but then turned back to normal almost as quickly.Wolves didn’t work like that. Their essence lingered, clung to their kin, haunted the air for days after a shift. Joanne’s had burned out like a candle, snuffed too soon.None of this made any sense.I pres
Third Person POVVampires had always claimed eternity, but eternity required preservation. For centuries, the great houses bound themselves in chains of silk and blood, forging alliances through marriage, ensuring their power never diluted into weakness.Love was never considered.What mattered was
Joanne’s POVWatching Alpha Antohny die was not something I thought would happen today. I honestly had no idea how they didn’t detect that he was telling the truth and that I was his daughter from the blood test. But I had a feeling Alexander had something to do with that.I liked how he held me the
Joanne’s POVThe walk back to Alexander’s chambers felt longer than any corridor should. My stomach twisted with every step, guilt knotting tighter and heavier. The whispers of the court followed me like phantoms.They called me dangerous and unfit to stand by the side of their prince. The way the K







