Chapter 106

Joseph’s POV

How could I have been so stupid and forgotten about that special thing about Tessa?

At the beginning of the semester, I saved Tessa when she was attacked one night. I tried to use my mind controlling ability to make her forget later, but failed.

Bernard had a special and unique goddess-given ability to read minds. He can read the minds of any vampires, besides other elders, and any human.

But if I couldn't use my ability on Tessa, surely Bernard can’t read Tessa’s mind.

I stared at him, not sure what to say. I just know I didn't want to emphasize how different Tessa was when she was not trusted by Bernard yet.

“I’ve been trying since I met her yesterday. Her mind is completely locked to me and not being able to get in worries me. This has never happened with a human before which furthers my suspicion that there’s something different about her. And I don’t mean just her blood,” Bernard said, eyeing me carefully.

“It doesn’t matter,” I finally said after a beat of silence. “If there is something different about her, she doesn’t know about it. Tessa wouldn’t lie to me like that—”

“How do you know for sure?”

“Because I trust her,” I said firmly, keeping my eyes locked on his. “And I need you to trust me as you always do.”

“I’m afraid your feelings towards her are clouding your judgment,” Bernard muttered, seemingly annoyed.

“You know how much this village and everyone in it means to me,” I said through my teeth. “I would never put anyone in danger because of my feelings for a human girl….”

Bernard stared at me for several seconds. I could tell he was struggling with his inner thoughts. Trying to figure out if he should truly trust my judgment or not.

I stood to my feet, not wanting to be in this room any longer.

“As my guide… my teacher… my friend… have a little faith in me. I would never let you down and I would never put our village in danger,” I said slowly, my eyes firm but he could always see through me and there was no doubt in my mind that he could see me pleading with him silently.

He sighed.

“Okay, Joseph,” he finally said. “I will play nice with her and trust you. But one wrong move on her part and I will be putting matters into my own hands.”

I smiled in return knowing that there wouldn’t be any problems.

“Deal.”

…

Tessa’s POV

I stepped out of the bathroom wearing nothing but a towel while my wet hair lay freely around my shoulders. I felt so refreshed after that incredible bath. I never bathed in a bathtub that had jets like a hot tub before.

Not even Brian had that.

I wondered how Joseph’s conversation with Bernard was going. He’s been gone for a little over an hour and I was beginning to worry about him. I wondered how many cruel things were being said about me.

I suddenly felt a little self-conscious and thought about calling Ruby. Obviously, I couldn’t tell her the entire truth, but I could tell her that his family members were having trouble trusting me and opening up to me.

Just as I grabbed my phone from my sweatshirt pocket, the door opened, and in came Joseph. He looked pleased with him and had a small smile on his face when he first saw me, but then it faltered just a little bit.

“What happened?” I asked him, but I had lost his attention.

He was no longer looking at my face, he was staring at my body wrapped in the towel. My face warmed under his eyes, and I had to look away from him for only a moment. He rested his hand under my chin and brought my gaze up to meet his.

He looked into my eyes for a moment longer, neither of us saying anything.

“You are remarkable…” he finally breathed, and it was like he was seeing me for the first time.

Soon, he closed the gap between us, and he was kissing me. All the questions I had about his meeting with Bernard were wiped from my mind. All I could think about was his lips on mine and how my heart couldn’t handle such a feeling. A warm wave of tingles coursed through my body, and I knew my face was probably red.

His tongue swiped across my bottom lip, asking permission to enter my mouth. I wrapped my arms around his neck to pull myself closer to him, opening my mouth slightly to grant him permission.

A small moan escaped my lips as he explored my mouth with so much curiosity.

His fingers traveled down the sides of my body, which I just remembered was only covered with a simple towel. I felt the towel loosen around me and fall to the floor, leaving me completely naked.

He pulled away from me, leaving us both breathless, and he took me in. I saw the lust in his dark eyes, and it caused my lower abdomen to stir. Warmth spread through my entire lower half, and I grew antsy with the anticipation.

Without saying anything, he lifted his shirt over his head and threw it to the floor, revealing to me his incredibly toned abs. My mouth was practically watering at the sight of him.

How was it possible for someone to look this good?

My heart violently thudded against my chest as he closed the gap between us and started to kiss me again. I moaned softly as his fingers combed through my hair, massaging my scalp like he was washing it.

Tingles shot throughout my body at the contact, and it was a feeling I had never had before.

The only one I’ve ever been with in the past was Brian and he’s never made me feel like this. Not once.

This feeling was unfamiliar, a little scary, and yet so beautiful.

He lifted me off the ground and I wrapped my legs around his waist. He brought me to his king bed and laid me down, crawling on top of me while his lips never left mine.

He soon broke his kiss from me and trailed small kisses down my neck. I gasped as his tongue licked every corner of my body. He trailed down my chest until he reached my breasts and then I felt him nibbling and tugging at my nips with his teeth, making me gasp and moan in pleasure.

My nipples grew incredibly hard from the sensation, and I couldn’t help but run my fingers through his soft hair, wanting to touch every part of him. He trailed his kisses down my torso until he positioned himself between my legs.

My juices were already oozing from me, dripping down my legs, and most likely soaking into his bed sheets. Looking at him, I saw how turned on he truly was. He looked like he was getting ready to eat the most delicious meal and that caused my body to grow even more excited.

He met my eyes, and I knew they were pleading for him. I needed him. All of him.

A small smirk appeared on his lip as he lowered himself down. I closed my eyes, feeling his tongue on my clit, drawing circles and sending chills throughout my body. I dug my fingers into the sheets around me, arching my back as pleasure coursed through me.

I moaned, thankful that we had this entire floor to ourselves, and nobody was around to hear me.

I felt my climax around the corner causing my body to tremble. Just as I was about to cum from his tongue alone, he stopped.

“Joseph….” I whimpered in distress. “Please….”

“Not yet, baby,” he murmured as he continued to kiss my body until he reached my breasts again.

I wrapped my arms around his neck and lifted myself, wrapping my legs around his body, silently begging him for some kind of release. He kissed me gently at first and then it deepened, his tongue exploring my mouth yet again.

I ran my hands down his waist and tugged at the lining of his jeans, wanting to get them off him. I saw the smile in his eyes as he unzipped his pants and slid out of them, leaving him in only his boxers.

His bulge was incredibly impressive and pressed against me. I moaned and whimpered, feeling deprived of him. He knew this. I saw lust and hunger in his eyes. He wanted me just as badly as I wanted him.

He pulled his boxers off and I couldn’t help but stare at his incredible and large manhood. He kissed me again, this time, this manhood was at my core begging for access, which I so happily granted.

I threw my head back in pleasure as I felt him entering me. He went in slowly at first so my body could adjust to his size, but I didn’t need to adjust. Not anymore. He realized this quickly enough and began to speed up as he thrust into me.

I gasped and moaned again, this time louder. My breasts bounced in front of me as he quickly thrust. I wrapped my legs around him, wanting him even closer.

Sweat formed on his forehead and dripped down his handsome features. I bit my lip to keep from moaning even louder.

“I want to get on top…” I whispered.

He looked at me for a moment before grinning and rolling over to his back while still inside of me. He kept his hands on my waist so I would roll over too.

He watched me with lust and admiration in his eyes as I straddled him and rode him. I ran my fingers through my own hair as I lifted and lowered myself on him. I quickened the speed and moaned as I felt my climax reaching its peak once again.

His eyes never left my face, despite his orgasm rising as well. I could tell because his breathing grew harsh, and his penis was throbbing inside of me.

Just as he reached his peak, and my orgasm exploded around me, he quickly pulled out of me and released himself onto my stomach.

I fell on top of him in a ball of sweat, gasping for breath.

He cradled me in his arms, kissing my temple and tracing my spine with his fingers.

“Incredible…” he whispered against me. “Absolutely incredible.”