LOGINI 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 POVIt all happened so fast that I couldn’t even comprehend it.I could hear the screaming from below; Vivien was lying face down on the floor, completely unconscious. Or so she appeared to be.It took me a second to realize what she had just done, but when I saw the accusing eyes, the poin
No, it wasn’t possible to have that much chemistry and not have anything happen.“I should go,” I tell him, sniffling and looking away from him. “Clearly, this conversation isn’t going anywhere.”“Once she’s my wife, it’ll be different,” Alexandar said before I could get too far away. “I will move h
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
Alexander’s POVMy father sat at his throne, his eyes studying me for several minutes before a word was spoken. I knew that I shouldn’t be speaking first, even if I was his son. But I was getting increasingly annoyed the longer I had to stay away from Joanne.“What is this about, Father?” I asked, b
I needed to protect the vampire territory from my brother and Joanne from my family. Which meant I was going to have to marry Vivien at least on paper. Marriage doesn’t mean I need to give up Joanne. I could still have her in my bed…I could still keep her in my arms, kiss her pretty pink lips, and







