เข้าสู่ระบบBefore 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
Joanne’s POV“Joanne, don’t—”Rem’s hand brushed my arm, gentle but urgent, trying to steer me away. I hardly felt it. My feet had already carried me forward, pulled by a horrible mix of curiosity and dread. I knew I shouldn’t be listening. I knew I should turn around, pretend I hadn’t heard any of
Talia seemed startled and jumped away from me; her breath caught in her throat. I gave her a reassuring smile as I went towards the doorway and peeked through the peephole. A smile graced my lips when I saw who it was.I pulled the door open to greet the gentleman at the door.“I was beginning to th
Joanne’s POVSomething was different this morning, and it wasn’t just the fact that Alexander had left me again. I could feel the heaviness in the air; there was a strange weight on this palace, and it made my chest feel tight with worry.The walls themselves were buzzing with something I didn’t yet
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







