เข้าสู่ระบบI shouldn’t have been so blind…so stupid. I knew what I was to him in the beginning, especially in the eyes of the court. I was nothing more than a damsel in distress…someone he thought needed to be saved, and maybe he did need to save me, and perhaps I let him.I was a comfort of a sort… a secret.
Joanne’s POVMy world had tilted; Alexander was getting married to another woman, and he didn’t even bother to tell me himself. I honestly was just a plaything for him; something to do while he waited for his real marriage to begin. My heart was shattered in my chest.“Please, don’t be angry with th
“No…” I said softly, clearing my throat as I turned to look at Vivien. “I… uh… congratulations.”The word tasted bitter in my mouth.Vivien blushed again.“Thank you,” she replied warmly, stepping closer. “We’re to be married in a month.”A month.Lucia let out a pleased sigh.“Such a romantic thing
Joanne’s POV“Joanne, don’t—”Rem’s hand brushed my arm, gentle but urgent, trying to steer me away. I hardly felt it. My feet had already carried me forward, pulled by a horrible mix of curiosity and dread. I knew I shouldn’t be listening. I knew I should turn around, pretend I hadn’t heard any of
Talia seemed startled and jumped away from me; her breath caught in her throat. I gave her a reassuring smile as I went towards the doorway and peeked through the peephole. A smile graced my lips when I saw who it was.I pulled the door open to greet the gentleman at the door.“I was beginning to th
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







