MasukI 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
I knew from the look on his face that it was important, and it most likely couldn’t wait until dawn. I turned towards Joanne, pressing my lips to her temple.“I’ll be right back,” I assured her.She nodded, though she looked worried.I followed James out of the tent, and we didn’t stop walking until
Alexander’s POVThe flap of the tent fell shut behind me, blocking out the view of Joanne’s trembling lips and her intoxicating scent that made me want to stay. I could still feel her fingers tracing lines on the back of my neck as her lips moved against mine; the way her body curved into me, fittin
“If you don’t let me treat your wound, it’ll get infected,” I tell him, trying to keep my tone calm and composed.“I’d rather lose my arm than have you lay your filthy fingers on me,” he scowled, pushing me off him.“Aye, you’re being ridiculous, Mate,” a soldier from another cot spat. “Just let the
He pressed his forehead against mine as if he was absorbing those words and letting them wash over him in a heated wave.“Let me come with you,” I say, breathing in his closeness. “I can help you just as I helped the others. If anything happens, I can heal you.”“Absolutely not,” he said sharply, pu







