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
I needed to protect the vampire territory from my brother and Joanne from my family. Which meant I was going to have to marry Vivien at least on paper. Marriage doesn’t mean I need to give up Joanne. I could still have her in my bed…I could still keep her in my arms, kiss her pretty pink lips, and
Joanne’s POV“Lady Joanne?” I heard a soft voice asking from outside the bathroom door. “Are you okay in there?”I swallowed the lump in my throat and pushed the door open, my eyes finding Talia, who was standing on the other side, looking down at me, worried. Her eyes widened upon seeing me, and sh
Alexander’s POV“You haven’t left your study all day, Sire,” James said as he leaned against the door frame, his eyes following my every move. “Should I be worried?”“I’m not marrying that woman,” I said through my teeth, my eyes never leaving the scrolls in front of me.I was in the middle of resea
Conner glanced at Rem, who gave him a short nod.“What about if we took you to George?” Conner suggested, looking back at me.I raised my brows.“You’d take me back to the barracks?” I asked. “To George?”“If it means that you’ll get looked at by a doctor, then yes,” Rem said, folding his arms acros







