LOGIN….5 years later. Alexander’s POV“Absolutely not,” I said, folding my arms as the little blonde menace stood in front of me with her hands on her hips. “You aren’t wearing that.”“I want to!” She said, her small voice high-pitched and making my eardrum sting.She reminded me way too much of her mo
“Stepping down from the throne isn’t going to fix this with King Charles. It has nothing to do with you as a King… you can’t just leave like this. I’m not ready to take on the role. Joanne and I just got married and—”“You have been ready for longer than you think,” King Francis said, a sparkle of s
Joanne’s POV“Yes,” King Francis admitted, dropping his head low as the weight of the situation caught up to him. “I killed the love of my life because she chose another man over me.”“Correction,” Alpha King Charles said, narrowing his eyes; he was giving Francis the deadliest glare, and it sent a
I looked back up at Alexander, and it was almost like he could read my mind because I could see the flicker of amusement on his expression. When I finally got close enough to him, he reached for my hand, taking it in his immediately and pulling me into his side.His hand was warm, and his presence w
Joanne’s POVThe music started, and my heart immediately forgot how to function. I stood at the entrance of the palace gardens with Kay on one side and Agatha fussing with my dress for what felt like the hundredth time.“It’s time,” Kay whispered; the words settled heavily in my chest.Time. After
“What is it?” She asked.“What if I go into labor during the wedding?” I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.She let out a snort, suppressing a laugh as she shook her head.“You aren’t going into labor today,” she assured me.“How can you be so sure?”‘You’re due yet,” she reminded me, raising h
Joanne’s POVMy hands were shaking uncontrollably. I knew now that it was Lucia who was trying to kill me these last few days. Or at least she had something to do with that rogue who attacked me. She was in that room earlier… she dropped her earring, must have realized she only had one earring, and
Joanne’s POVMinutes felt like hours, but Anna found that through every conversation, she was holding on to me like I was the only thing anchoring her. When it came time to push, she squeezed my hand so tightly my fingers went numb.“You’re almost there,” I whispered, guiding her. “Just one more.”A
Joanne’s POV“His wife?” I asked, blinking as I stared over at Rem.He nodded, a solemn look on his face as he stared out the window. He was avoiding my eyes, and I wasn’t sure why that bothered me so much.“Rem, what is happening?” I asked, trying to gain his attention. “Where is his wife?”“In the
Behind him, Dianna stood, her eyes shifted to the ground, and her hands fiddling with her fingers. She looked a lot better than she did when I saw her last night, and I was relieved to see that. Rupert sucked in a sharp breath as he slowly stood from the bed; Alexander gave James a nod, and he backe







