LOGINI 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 POVSeveral weeks later. “It’s over…” I said, tears spilling down my cheeks. “I can’t believe this is happening right now. Why today out of all days?”“You’re going to be fine,” Kay said, standing behind me with a worried frown. “We will just get it resized… It’s no big deal. The seamstres
It made me nearly primal with need.He finally broke away from my lips and started to trail kisses down the side of my face; his kiss was exploratory and gentle, like he was mapping out all my features and committing them to memory.When he reached the sensitive part of the nape of my neck, I felt a
Joanne’s POVNobody dared to move; nobody dared to speak.Alexander just looked puzzled while most faces were pale and wary.“What did I just miss?” Alexander asked, turning to me. “Did he hurt you?”I shook my head, putting a hand on his arm.“No,” I tell him softly. “I’m pretty sure he just gave m
He lifted his head, his lips finding mine again.“Tell me what you want,” he said between kisses and lip sucking.My heart rate began to increase, and I suddenly felt nervous.“I don’t know. I’ve never done this before,” I admitted.He pulled back slightly, breathless and dazed.“You’re untouched?”
Joanne’s POVMy heart stopped; they were denying me access to the prison unit? I let out a breath, unsure what to say or do, but thankfully, Ren was the one doing the talking, so I didn’t have to say much of anything. At least not yet.“I wasn’t asking, Ronnie,” Ren said, rolling his eyes. “Move out
Joanne’s POVHis lips melded against mine; his kiss was deep, like he had been starving, and he was finally getting his fill of a meal. I’m sure mine wasn’t much better; I had missed him so much, and I was so incredibly worried. He could feel it in my kiss; I was so sure of it.His fingers roamed do
Alexander’s POVHer breath was still on my lips when the silence closed around us… warm, stunned, and absolute. I didn’t miss the way her body melted against mine, the small whimper that escaped her lips, and the rapid beating of her heart. It made me tighten my hold on her even more, to never want







