#Chapter 21 Impulsive Decision

Joseph’s POV

I have never been much for company. I spent most of my nights alone. As a vampire, having friends seemed pointless. The friends I did have died long ago, just like everyone else in my life. I was used to the loss, though it made wanting to get close to anyone unbearable.

The longer I lived, the more loss I endured.

I wish to not be burdened with that dreadful feeling ever again.

Meeting Tessa certainly wasn’t on my agenda when I moved to the city. But as I walked the mildly crowded streets and passed by her, the scent of her blood drew me in instantly. There was something about her that made me want to lose control.

She was on her way to the bar. What she was doing at a callboy bar was beyond me. But she was with another girl, someone more ordinary, someone who didn’t capture my attention as Tessa did.

When we passed, we locked our eyes. At that moment, it was like time had stopped. Her heartbeat quickened its pace, pumping the very blood that caused me to become ravenous