LOGIN“Excuse me,” I said, pulling my arm away from Vivien so I could follow Joanne.“Where are you going?” Vivien asked, following me.“I’ll return in a moment,” I tell her.“You’re going after her?” Vivien accused, her voice trembling. “At our engagement party?”I turned to look at her, my eyes narrowed
Alexander’s POVThis was the last place I wanted to be right now. Vivien hadn’t released my arm for most of the evening. Her nails kept digging into my flesh, imprinting herself on me, and she wouldn’t shut the fuck up.Irritation etched at me, but I forced a smile.This was for appearances. It was
I could hear the light chatter and the orchestrated music before the door was even opened. They were double doors that pushed outward.My breath caught at the sight of the venue. It was gorgeous; I barely recognized it as the ballroom. Decorations hung all over the place, and Vivien’s name was at th
Joanne’s POV“Let me rephrase… anything but that,” I said, pulling away from her.“Oh, come on, Joanne. I’m hurt, and now they are down a servant. I need someone I trust to replace me,” she practically begged.I shook my head.“I plan to be as far away from that party as possible,” I tell her. “I’m
“Perhaps you shouldn’t be marrying a man you have to keep tabs on,” I said before I could think better of it.Now, both her eyes were open, and she was sitting up, a frown marring her face.“What did you just say to me?”My cheeks were burning; I shouldn’t have said that. No doubt it would get back
Joanne’s POV“Vivien requires a bath; why are you just standing around? Are you seriously that useless?” Gemma asked, placing her hands on her rounded hips as she glared at me.I frowned; I was organizing the medical equipment for Dr. Cane, as he had asked, because he had an upcoming surgery. I was
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
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






