LOGINI 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
“Alright,’ I murmured, composing myself once more. “Let’s get you cleaned up.”I worked quietly, checking her pulse again, giving her sips of water, and cleaning her wounds. I gave her some of the herbs and spices, mixed with my blood, to help her healing process. Once I finished wrapping her leg, A
Alexander’s POVThe storm came down harder than expected. Thick curtains of snow beat against my face as I pushed towards the struggling figure collapsed near the tree line. I could barely see him until I was almost on top of him. His limbs were stiff, his clothes soaked through, and his lips a frig
“Rem?” I asked, my voice coming out almost breathy as I fought to catch my breath.“I’m so sorry,” Rem repeated, running his fingers through his soaked hair. “I didn’t mean to startle you. Are you alright?”He reached down, attempting to grab a hold of my hand, and it was at that moment that I reali
“Hi,” I said as I knelt beside the woman. “I’m Joanne… I’m here to help you.”The woman’s eyes opened slightly, and she peeked up at me, a skeptical look on her face.“Y…you’re a woman…” she said, her voice strained as pain consumed her. “And you came with the soldiers?”I nodded.“I can help you,”







