All Chapters of The Vampire Prince's Hybrid Bride: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Joanne’s POVThe burning in my chest spread like wildfire, searing through every vein until I couldn’t tell where the pain ended and I began. The room spun in violent circles; the world narrowed to choking smoke, black edges closing in.I tried to pull myself out of the fire and the rubble it create

Alexander’s POVI left Joanne to sleep in the clinic with guards posted outside the door. Nobody was allowed to enter besides me or the doctor. I sent James away earlier to investigate what had happened this evening, but I was determined to find out for myself what caused the pain Joanne had describ

Lucia glided further into the room, a smirk tipping the corner of her lips.“Then let me help. A prince’s escort must not stumble about like a wild animal, after all. She must at least pass as civilized.”Her eyes cut to me. My shoulders hunched despite myself.“Walk,” Madam Rachel commanded, her to

It didn’t stop there.The whispers followed me through the corridors like cobwebs clinging, no matter how I brushed them away.“The Prince’s pet.” “A wild stray dressed for display.” “Does he feed her scraps like a dog?” They laughed behind their hands, and I bent my head lower, my steps smaller.

Alexander’s POVThe hall was alive with whispers when Joanne left. I watched her retreating form, Mary following after her, and my chest felt heavy. I knew this dinner wasn’t easy for her; I should have better prepared her myself for what was about to come. But I assumed Madam Rachel would take care