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
“Come,” he said, the order coming out soft, like a whisper. “You need to eat, and you need to rest.”“There’s still work to be done here,” I tell him, my voice soft as well. He reached up and brushed a strand of hair out of my face.“George can handle it from here. It’s time for you to rest,” he to
He stared at me for a moment longer; his eyes searching for something on my face. He was probably trying to figure out if he should believe me or not. I gave him my best innocent smile, and he rolled his eyes, though there was no malice on his face. “It’s only for a few days,” he told me, his ey
“There would have been,” my father cut in; his voice sharp as a blade. “If I had trusted the son who actually sees the truth. The son who never once failed his missions.”I tensed, and I could feel Joanne tense from behind me.His eyes cut to me.“Alexander warned us. Alexander uncovered the assassi
Alexander’s POVJoanne’s lips moved expertly against mine; my tongue dipped between her lips, tasting her. My hands roamed her body as I lay her on the bed; her curves were soft as I







