Chapter 275

Tessa’s POV

“Are you almost packed?” Joseph asked as he looked around my bedroom.

We had gotten back into the city a few hours ago and we rested at his house until we went to my apartment. I wasn’t sure how long we would be gone for, but I knew we had to return at some point. We were only going to look at houses; we hadn’t actually bought anything yet.

“Yes,” I answered, zipping my suitcase and pulling it off my bed.

Joseph quickly closed the gap between us and grabbed the bag from me, giving me a look that made my cheeks grow pink.

“Thanks,” I murmured as he winked at me and carried my suitcase into the living room.

I followed after him. I wasn’t looking forward to spending a few hours in a car again, but there was absolutely no way I was taking the subway. I shuddered at the very thought of it.

Joseph didn’t even suggest the train as an option, which I was grateful for.

“Are you going to be okay driving?” I asked as we got to his car. He put my things in the trunk of his car while I watched him curiously.

“Yeah, I’ll be fine,” he told me as he opened the driver’s door. “Let’s go. I don’t want us to be late for our meeting with the realtor.”

I nodded and got into the car; soon, we were back on the road. It seemed as if our lives were being lived in this car and I was getting aggravated. I just wanted a chance to breathe without having to sit in a car.

Joseph had said that he got us a hotel for a couple of nights. It was going to be a busy few days. We had a meeting with the realtor tonight, I have my interview with Fable Magazine tomorrow afternoon, and then tomorrow evening I’m meeting with Esmeralda.

I was exhausted thinking about all the things I had to do over the course of these couple of days. I tried not to think about it though; Joseph was a great distraction. We talked about random things, which I liked because it took my mind off everything else. We talked for most of the trip and then a few hours later we were pulling up to this luxury hotel, bigger than any hotel I had ever seen.

My mouth hung open when Joseph parked the car.

“It’s beautiful,” I breathed, remaining in my seat.

Joseph shrugged.

“Yeah, it’s okay. I’ve stayed in better places,” he told me.

I raised my brows and looked at him.

“Well, you’ll have to take me to these places then,” I teased.

“That could be arranged,” he grinned.

Once we got our things out of the car, we walked inside, and Joseph checked in at the front desk. The woman greeted him politely and typed his name into her computer before she found his reservation.

“I have one suite with a king-sized bed under the name Joseph Evergreen,” the woman told him. “Is that correct?”

“Yes,” he answered.

She typed something else into the computer and then she grabbed a couple of keycards, sliding them across the counter and toward Joseph.

“You’re in room 215. It’s on the second floor,” the woman said. “We serve breakfast at 7 am and it ends at 9 am. All restaurants in the hotel open at 11 am and close at midnight. Room service is also available from 7 am until 10 pm. If you need anything, feel free to call the front desk and I’ll be happy to assist you, Mr. Evergreen.”

“How many restaurants are there in this one hotel?” I asked, still looking around the giant lobby with the big water fountain in the middle.

The woman looked at me as if she was just noticing I was standing there.

“There are 3,” she answered.

“Thank you,” Joseph said, grabbing the keycards and then taking our luggage.

He motioned for me to follow him, and I did so without hesitation. We took the elevator to the second floor and easily found our room. Once we were inside, I felt like I could finally breathe. The hotel room looked like a small apartment, and I was amazed by that. It wasn’t much smaller than my apartment.

Joseph put our things in the bedroom near the bed while I curled up on the couch and rested my head.

When Joseph returned, he looked at his watch and sighed.

“We have an hour before we have to meet with the realtor,” Joseph said.

I raised my brows at him as I stood to my feet and walked toward him.

“So, what you are saying is, we have an hour to kill?” I asked, a smirk spreading across my lips.

His eyes darkened and I could see the desires pooling in them.

“Whatever shall we do?” I teasingly asked him, putting my hand on his chest and feeling his steady and strong heartbeat.

“Are you trying to seduce me, Miss Campbell?” Jospeh asked, his grin making me incredibly horny. “Because if you are, it’s working.”

I smiled, closing the small space between us.

“Maybe I am,” I said in a low and seductive tone as I stood on my toes and pressed my lips against his.

At first, he remained unmoved, and I worried he didn’t want me like this anymore. But then, he wrapped his arms around my waist and lifted me off the ground. I squealed and laughed as he threw me onto the bed and slammed his lips into mine with a heated passion. He kissed me hungrily and it gave me a sense of warmth and protection.

I parted my lips, inviting his tongue into my mouth and once his tongue entered, my whole heart began to race, and sparks flew across my skin. His tongue was soft and warm; it twirled around my tongue, dancing in rhythmic movements and I couldn’t help but moan into his open mouth.

He nibbled on my bottom lip, and I chuckled at the sensation as I ran my fingers through his soft blonde hair.

“I can't wait to make you my wife,” he whispered against me, kissing me deeply and passionately.

“I love you so much,” I whispered to him.

He got out of the bed and for a second, I thought he was about to leave. I stared at him confused, but he grinned and took off his shirt. Per usual, my mouth watered at the sight of him, and I had to fight the urge to reach out and touch him. He quickly got his pants and boxers off, leaving him gloriously naked.

He was erect already and my cheeks grew hot at the sight of him. He was sculpted and molded to perfection.

Would I ever get used to looking at him like this?

He helped me out of my clothes too until I was completely naked and vulnerable in front of him. But I didn’t feel vulnerable; from the way he was looking at me, I felt desired.

He leaned over me, kissing me deeply and allowing his tongue to explore my mouth and twirl around with my tongue.

“So, beautiful,” he whispered as he trailed his lips down the side of my face and across my chest.

I gasped when I felt his lips closing around my hardened nipple. He tugged at it with his teeth and goosebumps formed across my flesh. His touches always had this effect on me and I don’t think I could ever get enough.

He teased my nipples for a moment longer, rotating between them both. Then he trailed his lips down my torso until he reached my core. He positioned himself between my legs, spreading me wide for him.

He took me in, kissing and licking my inner thighs; blowing his breath across my core and making my entire lower region tingle with anticipation.

When his tongue touched my clit, I thought I was going to explode right then and there. He gave my clit gentle strokes with the tip of his tongue and my legs tremored from the feeling. I couldn’t help the moan that escaped my lips as I threw my head back and took in this incredible feeling.

He held my legs in place as he continued his seductive attack on my clit. He drew circles around it and teased it with his tongue and teeth. He nibbled and sucked on it like it was the sweetest candy in the world.

I bucked my hips, grinding against his tongue, attempting to get that sweet release. Just as my climax was approaching, he stopped and trailed his kisses up my body until he found my lips again.

Despite his kisses being intoxicating and hot, I was confused as to why he stopped teasing my lower region. Then, I felt his cock teasing my most sensitive areas and I found myself begging for him.

I needed to feel him; all of him.

As he entered me, I felt his fullness and my core clenched around him. He moved his hips with mine and I fought to keep up with him. Every fiber of my being was burning for him. His lips found mine and I wanted to keep him here in this moment for as long as I could. I wanted to soak him up and love him with my entire heart and more. I needed to feel closer to him; closer than I already was.

He quickened the pace, entering me even deeper. My legs tingled with pleasure and my core grew hot from the friction. I felt my climax rebuilding and peeking over the edge. I grabbed a hold of my breasts and teased my nipples while Joseph’s fingers found my clit. He teased me with his hands while he continued to thrust his manhood inside of me.

I felt his cock swelling and twitching inside of me while Joseph let out a moan. His lips found mine again and I deepened the kiss. It didn’t take long for me to reach my climax and soon, I was exploding around him with a final moan and sigh.

I laid back on the bed, panting for breath. Joseph kissed me gently before sliding out of me and rolling over to the side of the bed.

I wasn’t sure how long we had laid like that for. But Joseph grabbed his phone to check the time and he quickly sat up, running his fingers through his disheveled hair.

“What’s wrong?” I asked, sitting up beside him.

“Nothing. Everything is fine; we are fine,” he assured me. “But we need to go. We are late.”