LOGINHe lowered himself so his lips were only inches from mine. I knew I should have pulled away, told him to go to hell, and that I won’t be his mistress. But I couldn’t bring myself to do that; his scent was alluring, and the way he looked at me made my heart skip a beat.My emotions were all over the
Joanne’s POVI stepped away from him as if he had burned me, and I started to back into my room. He followed me inside and shut the door.“Who were you talking to?” I wanted to ask him why it mattered. But my lips wouldn’t form the words.“I thought Talia left something behind…” I tell him. “What
“I don’t know,” she finally said. “I think there is more to it.”When I didn’t say anything more, she let out a breath.“He cares for you, Lady Joanne. He sought me out himself and asked me to bring you a meal. Lady Vivien was not in sight. I know it might be hard to believe, but you are worth the l
Joanne’s POVMy chest ached; I ran back to my chambers as fast as I could, my heart feeling as though it was going to explode. I didn’t want Alexander and Vivien to see me cry; thankfully, the tears didn’t come until I was a great distance away.I opened the door and stepped inside, letting a sob es
Without another word, Vivien went straight to Alexander’s study. The guards posted outside of the private sector of the palace bowed to her as she passed; they already knew who she was, and if she were to be the next princess, they wanted to be on her good side. Plus, the King had already ordered th
Joanne’s POV“Let’s get this over with,” Gemma said, turning and heading towards one of the back rooms.I followed her, trying to keep pace. She brought me over to one of the wardrobes with coverings similar to those she was wearing.“These will go over your clothes to keep them clean,” she said, ha