Tessa’s POVMy heart was racing rapidly against my ribcage and my entire body was trembling as we sat back on the couch in my father’s living room. My mind was whirling from what had happened and I didn’t have the strength to speak.My father said he remembered stuff from the past and I was terrified about what he was going to say. I wasn’t sure I could handle any more bombshells; I was emotionally and physically exhausted and I found myself leaning against Joseph for support.Literally.
Joseph’s POVMany years ago. The basement of the Vamp House was never used. I was aware there was a dungeon, but it was typically only used for the worst of vampire rogues who invade our territory intending to cause harm. We hadn’t had many of those in the past several years so there was no need to use the dungeon.Elder Benji had never brought me into the basement, so for him to ask to speak to me downstairs brought me a bit of worry.Benjamine
Tessa’s POVMy mouth hung open from Joseph’s tale as he recalled all that had happened when he found my mother in the basement of the vamp house.Everybody went silent. Even my father stared at him in complete and utter shock.My mother trusted him.His words fell short, and I knew it was hard for him to continue. I touched his hand, squeezing it tightly while brushing my shoulder against his. My touch always seemed to calm him and now wasn’t any dif
Tessa’s POVMy father quickly stood up, wiping the tears from his eyes as Penny walked into the room.“Rick, what is going on?” she asked, worry clear in her voice. “Have you been in here all night?”“What are you doing awake so early?” My father asked her, placing his hands on her shoulders; she looked at him like he had lost his mind and then her eyes flashed to me and then Esmeralda.“Who is that woman?”
Joseph’s POVI left the bedroom when I saw that text from Rick, and I called him as soon as I was in the safe compacity of my office.“Hey,” Rick said on the other end of the phone.“Hey,” I said, trying not to sound skeptical about this phone call, but I couldn’t help it. It was weird that he wanted to talk to me after we just saw each other early this morning.“Did you make it back okay?” Rick asked, breaking through t
Tessa’s POVMy body hummed with pure bliss as I lay wrapped in Joseph’s arms. I never wanted this moment to end. He kissed me gently on the head as I curled up beside him, naked as the day I was born.After we made love in his office, we took it to his bedroom and made love there as well. Now we were wrapped in each other’s arms, curled up and I couldn’t have been happier. I loved him with my entire heart; my entire being craved his touch and needed his warmth. At that moment, I didn’t care about anything; I didn’t care about the future or the past. I only cared about the current moment, and it
Tessa’s POVEsmeralda stood at the doorway of the kitchen with her arms folded across her chest and her eyes narrowed at us.I shrieked and scrambled off the counter, trying to hide my naked body behind Joseph who stood in front of me protectively. He turned to face her with a scowl on his face after he adjusted himself in his boxers.“Sorry,” she said, amusement clear on her face and in her voice. “The door was unlocked.”“What the
Tessa’s POV“You did what?!” Joseph growled as he quickly stood to his feet.My mouth dropped open in shock as I stared at Esmeralda. She looked a little sheepish as she tugged at her fingers. It was clear she was feeling bad about her admittance, but I wasn’t sure if she felt bad for the act itself.I wanted to hear her out, but Joseph was filled with so much rage that I feared we wouldn’t be able to hear what Esme had to say.“Let