LOGIN“Of course not.”“Then yes,” I tell him simply. “I want to help clear your name. No man or woman deserves to be punished for something they didn’t do. Especially one who is only trying to survive.”I thought back to my days in the Long Lake Pack. I had stolen food from them many times to survive. I
Joanne’s POVKay truly came through for me. There were supplies in a bag sitting on my bed when I returned to my chambers. There was food, water, clothes, soap, cloth, and a mini first-aid kit.Once I bathed and changed out of the dirty smock, I shouldered the bag and hurried out of my room. I didn’
“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
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
Joanne’s POVI woke up to the sounds of screaming.I was still completely naked with a towel wrapped around my body, lying in Alexander’s arms, when it happened. I lifted my head and peeked up at him; he, too, stirred from the sounds of the screaming.It took me a moment to register what was happeni
Behind him, Dianna stood, her eyes shifted to the ground, and her hands fiddling with her fingers. She looked a lot better than she did when I saw her last night, and I was relieved to see that. Rupert sucked in a sharp breath as he slowly stood from the bed; Alexander gave James a nod, and he backe
Joanne’s POVMinutes felt like hours, but Anna found that through every conversation, she was holding on to me like I was the only thing anchoring her. When it came time to push, she squeezed my hand so tightly my fingers went numb.“You’re almost there,” I whispered, guiding her. “Just one more.”A







