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
“We’re going by horseback,” he told me as he led me out of the tent.I bit my lip as I followed after him.“I’ve never ridden a horse before,” I told him.“You’ll be with me.”My cheeks flushed, and I nodded, though he couldn’t see me because he was walking in front of me.“I need to stop by the med
Joanne’s POVThe man sputtered, confusion etching his face. I stepped further around Rem and closer to him.“Sir, I promise, I’m not here to hurt anyone. I’ve only been trying to help. You don’t need to trust me as a person, but you have to trust that I know what I’m doing. I have a clinic full of p
Joanne’s POVAlexander wasted no time, and I admired him for that.“Secure the perimeter,” he ordered his men again. “Check every home. Bring anyone alive to the square.”Then he glanced at me; I gave him a nod, indicating that I already knew what to do. I knew where I was needed. I didn’t want him
Sophie sat in a chair beside her mother, sucking on her thumb. She seemed much more relaxed now that her scrapes were bandaged and a blanket was draped around her shoulders. Not to mention her mother was no longer bleeding out in front of her eyes.I turned back to Mort.“Well, Mort. I’m Joanne. But







