LOGINKing 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
My eyes flicked back to my father, trying to figure out his expression. He looked furious, and his face was turning redder by the second. I thought it was directed towards Joanne, and I even tugged her further back, trying my best to protect her from my father’s wrath.But it never came. My father
Alexander’s POVThe words flew out of my mouth, sounding a lot easier than they were. It left a hollow ache in my chest to think that Jeremy was innocent all along, and he still died. He died from a crime that he didn’t commit. He died protecting my mate because she was the only one who believed him
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
His body fit me so perfectly; it was almost like we were made to be connected like this. To be one with each other.I felt his sharp teeth grazing my shoulder blade, and my body trembled from the sensation.“Drink from me,” I said through a gasp. “It’s okay.”I felt his fangs, sharp and persistent,
“I didn’t see anyone else,” the boy said, narrowing his eyes. “But you really shouldn’t stay here. You need to leave.”He started to turn to leave, but Vivien grew angry at his candid attitude.“And who do you think you are? Telling me what to do?” She called after him, making him pause.“Not somebo







