Tessa’s POV“What do you mean love? You think you love him after he ghosted you?” I asked, trying to hold back my second round of laughter.However, the sadness in her eyes made things less humorous and jabbed painfully at my heart.“No,” she admitted, looking down at her hands. “But I thought maybe I could love him someday. I don’t know why I feel so sad over this one guy. I only knew him for one night and had sex with him once. I’ve had sex with guys before and never felt this attached afterward. At least not since, Todd,” she said, naming her ex-boyfriend.I sighed and took another swig of wine while pouring her another glass. Once I put the wine bottle down, I pressed my knees to my chest and took a sip of the wine in my glass.“I don’t know much about love myself,” I admitted. “But I know it’s a feeling like no other. A connection between the heart, mind, and soul. When you kiss, it’s like you’re the only two people in the room. His eyes pouring into you will keep you in a trance
Joseph’s POVFuck!She was falling in love with me.My heart nearly stopped. I knew I shouldn’t be listening to this conversation. I knew I should have left. But my feet remained planted, and I couldn’t seem to bring myself to walk away. Not yet at least. I needed to hear more of what she had to say.“I know it’s crazy, but I can’t bring myself to let him go,” Tessa said, and I knew, from the muffled sound in her voice, that she was burying her face in her hands. “He has this mysterious side to him that leaves me starstruck. It’s exciting and makes me want more of him.”She liked the side of me that was a vampire. She enjoyed the potential danger that I brought her.The knot in my stomach tightened.“You want to be dominated by Professor Evergreen,” Ruby teased her.I didn’t like that another student of mine was talking about me like this. They shouldn’t be talking about me like this.Tessa only laughed in response.Now was not the time to talk to her. I needed to before she figured o
Third Person POV“Brian?! Where the hell have you been? You barely spoke to me all week and I haven’t been able to find you,” Amanda seethed storming over to the computer Brian was sitting at.Without looking up at her, he responded with, “Here.”He was in the library, and he had been for most of the week. Amanda and he don’t share any classes together. The only time they really see each other now is between classes and lunch, which he’s been AWOL for both.He understood why she was frustrated with him, but at the same time, she didn’t really have a right to be upset. They weren’t dating. They were nothing more than friends and he’s made that painfully clear to her.“All week?” She asked, folding her arms across her chest. “You never come to the library. Is it because that slut’s been here?”Brian snapped her a look, a wave of fury washing over him.“Don’t call her that,” he hissed.Her frown deepened and the anger that was once written on her face was replaced with genuine hurt.He s
Joseph’s POVTessa remained in my mind for the rest of the day. I was having trouble concentrating on my work, which was exactly what I didn’t want.The painful expression on her face, when Emily walked into my office, was engraved in my mind. I wanted to explain to Tessa that nothing was going on between Emily and me. I wanted to wrap her in my arms and comfort her more than anything. Her scent lingered in my office, relaxing my entire body.I wanted to feel her, to touch her, and to kiss her. I wanted to bend her over my desk and have my way with her. But I had to restrain myself. Especially while we were at school.I struggled to brush that thought out of my head, but eventually, I did and was able to finish my work before class time.Emily stood outside her classroom as she often did so she could greet her students as they walked in. She too had a night class, claiming that it was easier for her because she didn’t like waking up early. She didn’t meet my eyes or greet me as she of
Tessa’s POVMy heart nearly jumped out of my throat at his words. I stared over at him in shock and saw the dark expression that hovered across his features. His eyes were fixed on my face, and I couldn’t read the look he was giving me.But he just asked me to go with him for spring break, to the mountains.Was he serious?”“Really?” I found myself asking.He nodded his head once.“It can be a trial run to see if you can handle the life of a vampire,” he explained. “I trust my tribe. Though they might be a little hostile toward you, they won’t hurt you if you are there as my guest.”I stared up at him in complete shock. I hardly even knew what to say. I wanted to throw my arms around him and hug him close to me. I wanted to press my lips against him and feel his closeness. I needed to be with him in all the ways possible.But I remained frozen in his passenger seat, staring at him with what I’m assuming was a dumbfounded expression.He frowned and stared around my face.“Unless that’s
Tessa’s POVMy entire body tingled with satisfaction when I woke up the next morning. The sun was hardly awake, and neither was Joseph. He was sleeping soundly from beside me. I couldn’t help but smile.He didn’t leave. Just as he promised. I leaned over and kissed his cheek gently. I just wanted to curl up and nuzzle myself against him, but I had to get ready for school. My heart was pounding against my ribcage as memories of last night played repeatedly in my mind.He wants me to go with him to the mountains over spring break. We are in a dating trial period, and I was determined to make him see that it was worth it. I wanted to be worth everything to him, just as he was worth everything to me.He wasn’t going to regret this decision.I kissed him again as I slid out of bed. Our clothes were still on the ground from last night and I couldn’t help that stupid grin on my face. I grabbed my clothes and threw them in my hamper before grabbing a sweater and a pair of jeans.I went into t
Tessa’s POVI stood frozen at the doorway of Joseph’s office. He was on the phone, talking to someone I couldn’t hear. But he was telling them about me.He looked up from his computer suddenly and saw me standing before him.“I’ll call you back, Carter,” he said just as he hung up the phone. “Hi,” he said to me, his lips forming a smile.“I’m sorry for interrupting your phone call,” I said, stepping into his office and shutting the door behind me.“You are never interrupting me, Tessa.”My face flushed at his words and I’m sure my grin looked goofy to him.“Is everything okay?” He asked, staring around my face questionably.My eyes widened and I nodded quickly.“Yes,” I said a little too quickly. “I just wanted to see you. I’m sorry.”“Stop apologizing,” he said with a faint smile. He motioned for the chair in front of his desk. “Sit.”I nodded and took a seat in front of him, tugging my fingers nervously. I suddenly forgot why I wanted to see him.“Who were you talking to about me?”
Tessa’s POVThere was silence in the room as everyone turned to face me. My eyes were on Joseph, and he gave me a wary look in return.“I’m going home to the country to see my father,” I said, turning to address everyone. “I haven’t seen him in a while, and I miss him.”I ran my fingers through my hair, and everyone began to murmur amongst themselves, turning away from me.I looked at Ruby who looked like she was trying hard to not burst out laughing. I gave her a warning look but then grinned at her face.After class, I didn’t wait for Joseph like I usually would. I would meet up with him afterward, but Ruby wanted to come over and help me pack for my trip. We leave tomorrow night, and I was beyond nervous. I told Joseph that I was going to need a night with my best friend before I went away with him, and he understood.I went to my locker to put some things away and grab some things while Ruby went to the bathroom. Just as I shut my locker door to meet up with her near the bathrooms