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
Lucia’s smile only grew wider when she saw that she was getting to me. She lifted her purse on her shoulder and gave me a large and toothy grin.“Well, I suppose that’s enough of a chat for one day,” she said, humor lacing her words. “But believe me… your time on the top will come to an end, and you
Third Person POV“Madam? Your father would like a word with you… He’s in his office.”Vivien let out a breath; putting down the comb she was holding, she stood and turned towards the doorway of her personal quarters. The maid stood in her doorway, dressed in her typical uniform, her red curls pulled
Joanne’s POVMy blood went cold at the sound of her shrilled voice. I didn’t have to look up to know that Lucia was standing over me with her arms folded across her busty chest. Her blond curls were tied up in a bun with strands of hair that fell over her narrow and pretty features. Entwined through
Third Person POVKyle practically dragged Lucia out of the ballroom; his fury had reached its boiling point.“How could you be so careless as to leave your earring in that room?” He asked, his snarl sharp and making even Lucia flinch.“That rogue was gross, and I just wanted to get out of that room,







