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
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







