FAZER LOGINI pressed my lips together, forcing a smile and hoping my nerves didn’t come through.“Understood,” I said.Without another word, he turned and walked in the opposite direction. With a tightening chest, I walked towards where Gemma was with a few other girls. They were giggling at something she was
Joanne’s POVToday was technically my first day at the clinic. Yesterday, after I saved that patient, I was shown the ropes before I was sent on my way. Today, they told me I'd be doing some actual work, and I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t excited.I was finally going to feel useful again, like I di
He 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
Joanne’s POV Alexander parted my mouth with his own, his tongue dipping between my lips, tasting me as I tasted him. He tasted like himself, musky with cedarwood and gunpowder. I couldn’t get enough of him. His warm breath danced across my skin, giving me goosebumps. My heart was beating so fast
Before I could think better of it, I rushed into the tent and went straight towards the soldier who was staring blankly at the medicine cabinet. My eyes immediately spotted the pain medicine; it was right in front of his eyes. It had a fancy name to it, so I understood why he didn’t know what it w
I let out a frustrated breath; I knew there was more to it than what he was saying. I released my hold on him, and he collapsed onto his knees, his body trembling with fear. The others avoided my gaze, shifting their weight, pretending not to see the lie unravel in front of them. Whether Orion w
Joanne’s POV The soldier’s pained scream was the only thing that could be heard before James muffled the sound. My eyes were glued to his hand, which was crushed beneath Aldexander’s boot. The fury rolled off him in waves, and nobody dared to speak a word. “If anyone dares to touch her again, I’







