Mag-log inI 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
I grabbed a hunk of bread that was set out as well, and I turned to leave, knowing it was probably better that I didn’t stick around here. I might have been invited to have a meal, but sitting with them was another thing.But before I could make my escape, a voice stopped me.“Miss Joanne, there’s r
Alexander’s POVHer breath was still on my lips when the silence closed around us… warm, stunned, and absolute. I didn’t miss the way her body melted against mine, the small whimper that escaped her lips, and the rapid beating of her heart. It made me tighten my hold on her even more, to never want
Alexander’s POVI stretched my back out, craning my neck and cracking it as I trudged along the forest lines with a couple of my soldiers in tow. I spent the remaining day on patrol, seeking out the ones who ambushed my men. We were able to find a couple and eliminated them, though I wasn’t naive en
Joanne’s POVI woke with a slight ache in my head and my body stiff from the hard cot. For a moment, I didn’t know where I was. The veiling above me was low timber, not canvas, the air thick with the mingled smell of iron, soap, and damp boots.The barrack’s bunk.A blanket was tucked beneath my chi







