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
“I’m not entirely sure,” I admitted. “It’s a lot…”“How did you know that it was there?” Rem asked, his eyes narrowed, and his lips turned down in a deep frown. “Those bugs aren’t easily detected…”I bit my lower lip, trying to come up with an excuse… any excuse. The truth of the matter was, I wasn’
Joanne’s POVThe next few days felt… different. Not in a bad way… just different.Ever since the attempt on my life in Alexander’s chambers, Rem, Colin, and Conner had barely let me out of their sight. At first, it felt almost ridiculous: three grown men escorting me to breakfast, to the garden, to
Together, we brought the box to the bed, and I kicked the door shut with my foot in the process.She let out a breathy laugh of her own.“Thank you, My Lady,” she said as she released the box.“I’ve told you to call me Joanne,” I remind her, raising my brows. “I’m not much different from you, except
Joanne’s POVI was so tired that my bones ached. Alexander went off to investigate how a snake got into the bathroom in the first place, leaving me alone in the chambers with guards posted outside the doors. They conducted a thorough sweep of the chambers and the bathroom to ensure no snakes remaine







