LOGIN“Enough!” the King growled. “I would like to hear nothing more from you or your daughter. You have made a mockery of my palace for far too long.”Vivien sobbed, her face red as the panic set in.“No… this isn’t fair. It should be me. I should be the one carrying his baby. I love him… I’ve always lov
Joanne’s POV“You’re lying!” Vivien said, standing to her feet quickly. “Daddy, tell them he’s lying!”Vivien’s father was quick to stand as well; I hadn’t even noticed him in the audience, but of course, he would be there to support his daughter.“Your Majesty, I don’t know what is going on here, b
I winced at his harsh words, but I said nothing.I felt the sharp blow of one of the guards behind me, smacking my head with one of his weapons, and I jolted forward, gritting my teeth.“Answer his majesty,” the guard growled.“Yes, Sire,” I said, my voice hoarse. ‘The corner of King Francis’s lips
24 hours. That’s how long I’ve been here.It hadn’t seemed like I’ve been here for that long, but again, there was no sense of time, and my head was in a fog.“Right, sorry,” Rem said, giving me a sheepish smile, though it didn’t reach his eyes.I knew they were just worried, and it tugged at my ch
Joanne’s POVI never thought that this would be my life.Accused of pushing someone down the stairs.I couldn’t get Alexander’s eyes out of my head; they were accusing. I told him I hadn’t done it, and I could tell that he didn’t believe me. That was what he thought of me now… someone who could hurt
“Is what I’m hearing true?” He asked me, his eyes never leaving mine. “Did your blood slave do this?”I had no answer for him; I only had what others had told me… what they wanted me to believe.“It’s true, Your Majesty,” Vivien said, tears spilling down her cheeks. “Joanne and I got into an argumen
Joanne’s POVSomething was different this morning, and it wasn’t just the fact that Alexander had left me again. I could feel the heaviness in the air; there was a strange weight on this palace, and it made my chest feel tight with worry.The walls themselves were buzzing with something I didn’t yet
Joanne’s POVAll of Talia’s handiwork was ruined in a matter of seconds. Alexander had his hands in my hair, pulling me close to him so he could deepen the kiss. His tongue slid into my mouth, and he tasted me in every way possible. I couldn’t help but moan softly into his mouth, needing to get clos
His body fit me so perfectly; it was almost like we were made to be connected like this. To be one with each other.I felt his sharp teeth grazing my shoulder blade, and my body trembled from the sensation.“Drink from me,” I said through a gasp. “It’s okay.”I felt his fangs, sharp and persistent,
“I didn’t see anyone else,” the boy said, narrowing his eyes. “But you really shouldn’t stay here. You need to leave.”He started to turn to leave, but Vivien grew angry at his candid attitude.“And who do you think you are? Telling me what to do?” She called after him, making him pause.“Not somebo







