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 POVI press my palm against my stomach, more out of habit than necessity. Nothing felt different physically… at least not really. There was no pain, or bloating… no movement… other than throwing up constantly, there was no sign of me being pregnant.But the results didn’t lie. The results t
That thoughtful look never disappeared or wavered; it only grew more surreal, taking my breath away. I stopped breathing as his lips brushed mine, and the kiss was so powerful that I would have been knocked off my feet if I weren’t already lying down.The kiss was slow, and his tongue only grazed mi
Joanne’s POVMy blood went cold at the sound of her shrilled voice. I didn’t have to look up to know that Lucia was standing over me with her arms folded across her busty chest. Her blond curls were tied up in a bun with strands of hair that fell over her narrow and pretty features. Entwined through
Joanne’s POVMy hands were shaking uncontrollably. I knew now that it was Lucia who was trying to kill me these last few days. Or at least she had something to do with that rogue who attacked me. She was in that room earlier… she dropped her earring, must have realized she only had one earring, and







