Tessa’s POVMy body tensed as Penny approached; a chill ran up my spine. The last person I expected to see right now, in the city, was Penny. She wasn’t even supposed to be in town until next week. What did that mean? Was she going to hurt my father before then?My heart hammered in my chest and suddenly felt unwell.“Do you know this lady?” Jessie asked, eyeing Penny suspiciously.“Just get to my car,” I said without taking my eyes off Penny as she approached. “I just need to speak with her for a minute.”“Whatever,” Morgana muttered. “Let’s go girls.”They turned and walked towards my car; I remained stagnant.“What are you doing here?” I asked her once she was finally in front of my face.“I just came by to do a little shopping before I head home. I just came from the airport a few blocks away from here,” she explained.I thought you weren’t coming back until next week?” I said, I was unable to keep the displeased tone out of my voice and it didn’t go unnoticed.She corked an eyebr
Joseph’s POVI was in my office, between classes, when Tessa texted me about the banquet this weekend. It was the first time she had mentioned a banquet and I briefly wondered if she was planning on taking me as her plus one. It’s an event at her work, so it was likely that she was going to attend.I glanced at my calendar; I had nothing important this weekend, so I was open for it. But I also didn’t want to impose. I know how important her career is and if I attended as her date, her coworkers, not to mention her boss, would be talking.As soon as she mentioned that the band they booked bailed on the event, I already had Mulligan’s number up on my phone and I was pressing the call button.“Did think I’d be hearing from you anytime soon,” Mulligan answered, his voice gruff and tired.“Did I catch you at a bad time?”“No, just got done with training,” he answer
Tessa’s POVGreat, not only did I force Joseph out of his private shell and write a very public article about him, but now I’m forcing him into presenting him publicly as Joseph Evergreen, a famous writer. He was never going to forgive me after I told him that I agreed to this. It’s not like I could say no. Not with the way Megan was staring at me.All the other girls were waiting for me to crack; I was under a surreal amount of pressure. I was glad he wasn’t home when I got home because I wasn’t sure how I was going to tell him about this. However, I was smacked in the face with the most delicious-smelling foods as soon as I entered the living room.My stomach was growling furiously, and I already knew before I entered the kitchen that Patty and Claira were cooking dinner.“Welcome home,” Esme said.“Hey,” I said in return. “Did you guys get practice in today?”
Tessa’s POVTingles spread across my body as Joseph touched and kissed every inch of me. His lips wrapped around my nipple, and I felt his tongue circle around the little nub. My body was wound up so tightly that I thought I was going to combust from that alone. I was hot all over and I knew I was probably as red as a cherry.I let out a breathy moan as he twirled one nipple between his fingers and bit onto the other with his teeth. My back arched when I felt his erection at my entrance. We were both already naked and ready for one another. I ran my fingers down his broad chest and down his torso until I felt his erection with my hands. He was hard and ready for me, and my mouth watered. I wanted to taste him and please him like all the times he’s pleased me.I flipped out of position, and he gave me a grin, already knowing what I had on my mind. Joseph could read me like a book, and I loved him so much for that. I kissed down his ch
Tessa’s POVThe noise in the living room was unbearable while everybody spoke at once. We had finished dinner and cleaned up the dishes, now we were having a coven meeting in the middle of the living room, and I could feel everybody’s panic as the truth became clear. Penny, or Eevee, had returned much earlier than planned and none of us knew why.Esme successfully silenced everybody so she could finish getting all the information she could out of me, which wasn’t much because I didn’t really talk to Eevee about anything.“What exactly did she say?” Esme asked, folding her arms across her chest.“And why didn’t you tell me?” Joseph asked, sounding agitated by my silence.I felt like I was in the hot seat, and I sunk even further down on the couch as everyone turned their blazing eyes in my direction.“She didn’t really say much of anything. She said she was in
Third Person POV (Eevee/Penny) Returning to the place Penny considered home for the last several years felt nice. The farm was a comfortable place for her and despite the fact that she was only using him, she came to like her darling husband, Rick. He was rather good-looking and great in bed. Not to mention he loved her; or at least he thinks he loved her.She touched the warm stone nearly burning a hole in her chest and she smiled at the sharp sensation. It was filled with so much power that she thought it might explode. She had been controlling Rick for quite a long time and she was pleased that the power still worked even after Lucias’ death. He showed her how to control others with this stone as well. All she needed was a small DNA sample of those she wanted to control and bathe it with the stone in warm salt water. It didn’t require another witch or any type of spell because there was already one placed on the spell.It was so
Tessa’s POVI couldn’t sleep. My mind was too clouded with thoughts of my father and Penny. I spent most of the evening with Esme, Patty, and Claira, training my powers. I was surprisingly good at it too. I was a bit nervous to practice with my abilities after almost burning down the vampire village in the mountains with Anna, but it was easier to practice with witches who actually knew what they were doing, versus a vampire.Esme said she was going to try and connect with those coven leaders and make sure they still have their crystals. If any of them is missing a crystal, we know we have a huge issue. How could Penny… or Eevee, even get those crystals if they truly were strong witches?Still, I couldn’t shake the bad feeling bubbling in my chest.Joseph’s phone rang just as I was finally drifting off to sleep. He groaned as he grabbed his phone off the nightstand, but he sat up when he glanced at the scree
Tessa’s POVI saw the moment Ruby’s heart shatter because she fell into her seat, tears clear as day in her eyes. I knew she wasn’t close to her father, but she didn’t want him dead. This time, I did go to my friend to comfort her. I pulled away from Joseph and he let me.I sat beside Ruby and wrapped my arms around her. She didn’t even flinch or stiffen because of my close proximity. She allowed me to pull her close to me and tears finally fell from her eyes.“I’m so sorry,” I whispered to her.“How exactly did he die?” It was Joseph who asked the question that Ruby couldn’t get out.Amelia’s body stiffened as she glared at Joseph.“It was a rogue vampire,” she said through her teeth. “It happened a couple of years ago.”“What?” Ruby asked, her eyes napping to her mother. “He’s been dead for a coupl