Chapter 226

Tessa’s POV

I fell to the ground with Joseph, tears falling rapidly out of my eyes. I couldn’t seem to stop sobbing; I knew I was a blubbering mess, but I didn’t care. I couldn’t believe that Joseph was actually proposing to me. This was something I hadn’t been expecting and my heart was overfilled with all the love and admiration he was giving me.

He ran his fingers down the side of my face, cupping my chin in his hands and steadying my gaze so I would look at him. I could see concern and a bit of nervousness in his misty eyes.

It was adorable.

I wrapped my arms around him and sobbed, unable to let him go. He held me back and we stayed like that for a long while. The sound of the music and the partiers were drowned out as I continued to cry and bask in the warmth and comfort of this man.

I pulled away slightly to look into his eyes once the sobbing subsided and I crashed my lips into his, kissing him with so much passion and hunger, I thought my heart was going to explode. Our tongues twirled together, and he held me tightly like he was afraid I would slip right out of his grasp.

I never wanted the kiss to end but he pulled away from my lips, pressing his forehead against mine and fighting to catch his breath.

“So…” he said, huskily and a little awkwardly. “Is that a yes?”

I realized I hadn’t bothered to answer him.

I nodded quickly.

“Yes,” I whimpered, barely audible. “Of course, I’ll marry you.”

Relief flooded his face as he wrapped me in his arms and held me close to him again. I cried into his shirt, once again, feeling bad that I was ruining it with my tears and running makeup. But he didn’t seem to care; he never did.

He only held me tighter and whispered into my ear how happy he was, how much he truly loved me, and that he was going to prove that to me every day.

He pulled apart and took the ring out of the box. My heart swelled as he took my hand and slipped the ring onto my finger.

It was the perfect fit and it glistened under the intense moonlight.

“It’s so beautiful,” I whispered, wrapping my arms around him again and not wanting to let him go. Not ever.

“You’re beautiful,” he whispered in return.

I laughed at the corny remark and kissed his cheek lovingly. I was beginning to think that a future with Joseph wasn’t possible. That he didn’t see me being in his life long-term. I was worried that because he wouldn’t make me a bloodslave, he didn’t care about our relationship as I did.

But all that worry and insecurity was gone from my mind. Now, our future seemed very clear, and I couldn’t be happier with it.

“There you are,” I heard from the doorway. “I was worried something had happened. Are you okay?” Ruby rushed toward me when she saw me kneeling on the ground with tears all over my face. “Why are you both on the ground?”

“Don’t worry Ruby,” I chuckled through my tears. “We are more than fine… more than fine.” I held up my hand to show her my ring and her eyes bugged out of her head as she covered her mouth with her hands to stifle a scream. “We are getting married.”

I wasn’t fully prepared for the scream Ruby screamed. She was a small girl, so the amount of noise she could make was startling to me. She flew into my arms without warning and continued to scream.

“Oh my god!!!!!” She said excitedly as she grabbed onto my hand to get a better view of the ring. “I can’t believe this is happening! I’m so happy for you, Tessa!!!”

I couldn’t help the laugh that bubbled in my chest.

“Wait, I get to be your maid of honor. Right?” Ruby asked, making me laugh even harder.

“Of course, Ruby,” I told her. “You are literally my only friend, so you have no choice.”

She beamed at me, proudly.

“I’ll take it,” she said, standing to her feet and pulling me with her. Joseph stood as well, keeping his hand on my waist like he was afraid I’d disappear at any moment.

“I’m so happy for you, Tessa. This is incredible news. Graduation and a proposal on the same day,” Ruby breathed dreamingly. “Also, I heard one of the football players, who by the way used to hang out with Brian, calling this the party of the year. So, add that to the list of awesomeness for today.”

“Wait, seriously?” I gasped.

“Yes! The party is a huge hit,” she said, clapping her hands together. “This was such a good idea.”

I hugged Ruby happily.

“Do you mind keeping an eye on things down here?” Joseph asked, entwining his fingers through mine. “I’m going to take Tessa upstairs for a bit.”

My cheeks flushed from his words and Ruby’s smile widened.

“Absolutely,” she said, winking at me. “Have fun you two.”

On that note, Jospeh pulled me along with him and we went upstairs and into his bedroom. Without saying a word, he pulled me toward him and pressed his lips against mine. The kiss started sweet, but I was hungry for him, and I wanted to show him just how much I loved him, so I deepened the kiss, forcing my tongue between his lips and into his mouth. He opened his mouth as he continued to kiss me, inviting my tongue inside.

I explored his mouth hungrily, desperate to taste everything he had to offer. He tightened his hold around my waist and pulled me closer to his body. We were wearing entirely too many clothes for my comfort, and he seemed to be thinking the same thing because he reached down to grab the hem of my dress and lifted it over my body and over my head, tossing it to the ground.

I wasn’t wearing a bra and his eyes looked hazy as he stared around my naked body. He kissed down the nape of my neck and I threw my head back to give him easier access. He feathered kisses down my flesh, leaving goosebumps in its trails. Then, he concurred my nipples with his lips and teeth, nibbling and sucking on them until they were hardened and pink.

Heat slammed into my body, and I was desperate to get him out of his clothes. I didn’t bother unbuttoning his shirt, instead, I ripped it apart and the buttons flew all over his room.

It was something I’d probably feel bad about later, but right now, I didn’t care. I just wanted him out of his clothes. He didn’t even flinch at the fact that I destroyed his shirt; he helped me get the rest of his shirt off and then he threw it to the ground with my shirt.

His lips never left mine as he worked to get himself out of his pants. I smiled into his kiss as I pulled away from him and watched him with eager eyes as he stripped out of the rest of his clothes, including his boxers.

He stood, completely exposed to me, and my heart was going into turmoil with how heavily it was beating. I was practically panting with need as he conquered my lips again, running his fingers down the small of my back and making me tremble against him. I could feel moisture pooling between my legs as my lower abdomen responded to his naked flesh against mine.

His fingers paled with the top of my panties, and I felt him sliding them down my legs. Once they were low enough, I kicked them to the floor.

Once upon a time, I would have felt a little self-conscious standing before him completely naked as I was. But I wasn’t the same Tessa anymore. Stuff like that no longer bothered me. I loved being naked with my love. I loved the way he made me feel when he looked at me. I loved the way I felt in his arms, flesh on flesh.

I wrapped my legs around his waist and my arms around his neck as he buried his face in the nape of my neck, taking me in. He feathered kisses across my shoulders and nibbled at my skin gently. I moaned softly and then we both fell onto his bed.

I threw my head back and let out a laugh just before his lips found mine again. His manhood was at my core, and I knew he couldn’t wait any longer before entering me. I didn’t want him to wait; I needed to feel him inside of me.

I moaned softly as I felt him entering me. I felt the fullness of his manhood inside of my core and I felt whole. Joseph was my other half and with him inside of me as he was, I was complete.

He moved himself in and out slowly and then his lips crashed into mine. We breathed in unison for a long while as our kiss deepened and intensified. The kiss started off hungry, but then it turned slow and passionate. His tongue swirled with mine as he thrusted into me. I ground my hips against him, feeling my building orgasm reach its peak.

I felt his body still as he thrust a few more times. I knew he was holding back, not wanting to release himself until he was sure I had finished too. He nibbled on my bottom lip and the sound of his gentle moans was enough to push me over the edge.

I broke our kiss as my climax reached its peak; I threw my head back and let out a loud moan as I exploded around him. My orgasm was enough to send him over the edge as well and with a couple more trusts, I felt the warmth of his seed running down my inner thighs.

We both lay panting and sweaty.

“That was amazing,” I breathed.

He rolled over until he was facing me, and his lips found mine again.

“I’m not done with you just yet,” he said between kisses, making my entire body respond.

I wasn’t sure how it was possible, but I was ready for another round. I was ready for more of him.

We spent the entire night making love before I fell into a deep and satisfying sleep in the arms of my fiancé.