LOGINBefore I knew what was happening, he was lifting me off the ground, sweeping me into his arms. A startled yelp escaped me.“Alexander!” I gasped, wrapping my arms around his neck to steady myself.His grin was downright wicked. It was the same grin that used to terrify people. But now I could see th
Joanne’s POVFor the first time in what felt like forever, I woke up warm.Not because of the blanket tangling around my legs or the ire crackling softly in the hearth across the room. But because Alexander was wrapped around me.One heavy arm rested securely around my waist while his face was burie
King Francis looked completely taken aback, the reality of the situation weighing heavily on him.“This is too much for one day,” King Francis murmured as he stood. “WE will discuss the rest of this later.”Without another word, he turned and started to walk out of the throne room.Several hours lat
Joanne’s POVEveryone was stunned as the guards dragged Kyle and Lucia away. Kyle put up a fight at first, but in the end, he lost and only made things worse for himself.The moment the doors slammed shut behind them, it felt like the entire room exhaled. However, everyone was still wound up with te
Everyone turned their attention back to Lucia; she was at a loss for words.“Lucia?” Kyle asked, narrowing his eyes at his wife. “Did you give that maid one of my guns?”She pressed her lips together defensively.“And so, what if I did?” She asked. “I was doing us a favor. Getting rid of the traitor
Joanne’s POVThe King’s words settled over the throne room like a storm cloud. Nothing but silence followed; it was heavy and suffocating all at once, and I couldn’t stop staring at a very pale-faced Kyle.He was blindsided and, for the first time since I’d met him… he looked terrified.He didn’t lo
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,”
Sophie sat in a chair beside her mother, sucking on her thumb. She seemed much more relaxed now that her scrapes were bandaged and a blanket was draped around her shoulders. Not to mention her mother was no longer bleeding out in front of her eyes.I turned back to Mort.“Well, Mort. I’m Joanne. But







