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
His body fit me so perfectly; it was almost like we were made to be connected like this. To be one with each other.I felt his sharp teeth grazing my shoulder blade, and my body trembled from the sensation.“Drink from me,” I said through a gasp. “It’s okay.”I felt his fangs, sharp and persistent,
“I didn’t see anyone else,” the boy said, narrowing his eyes. “But you really shouldn’t stay here. You need to leave.”He started to turn to leave, but Vivien grew angry at his candid attitude.“And who do you think you are? Telling me what to do?” She called after him, making him pause.“Not somebo
Alexander’s POVMy father sat at his throne, his eyes studying me for several minutes before a word was spoken. I knew that I shouldn’t be speaking first, even if I was his son. But I was getting increasingly annoyed the longer I had to stay away from Joanne.“What is this about, Father?” I asked, b
I needed to protect the vampire territory from my brother and Joanne from my family. Which meant I was going to have to marry Vivien at least on paper. Marriage doesn’t mean I need to give up Joanne. I could still have her in my bed…I could still keep her in my arms, kiss her pretty pink lips, and







