MasukI 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
“There would have been,” my father cut in; his voice sharp as a blade. “If I had trusted the son who actually sees the truth. The son who never once failed his missions.”I tensed, and I could feel Joanne tense from behind me.His eyes cut to me.“Alexander warned us. Alexander uncovered the assassi
Alexander’s POVJoanne’s lips moved expertly against mine; my tongue dipped between her lips, tasting her. My hands roamed her body as I lay her on the bed; her curves were soft as I
“Thank you,” I managed to say. “Eat your food because you’ll need it for your journey. I’ll tell the guards that you had fallen asleep and ask that you not be disturbed. But I can’t help you beyond that.” I nodded, understanding completely. I shuffled the food into my mouth, suddenly eager to ge
Joanne’s POVThe slave quarters were deadly silent; no one dared to breathe, not even me. Mainly because my lungs ached from being kicked in the chest. The ones who had kicked and surrounded me had stepped away from me.In this moment, even the torches seemed to flicker lower, shadows strung back fr







