The beast and the blessed novel by Ashley Breanne novel Chapter 122

Seventeen: Joselin

Joselin's P.O.V.

My mind spun, and I couldn't tell if it was from my drink or the man pinning me against the wall. To be in his arms, house, and bedroom was a dream come true.

I wasn't surprised when Holden told me he could smell Tobias in the bar. I was excited. I knew he would show up, and the result was far better than expected. His possessiveness was invigorating and sexy as hell.

Still, as he leaned in and let his nose touch the tip of mine, I was hesitant.

He wanted to reward me, and I was more than willing to accept my prize. But he still needed to prove that he wanted more than just sex. If I just wanted sex from him, I would have come to him and cum for him long before now.

"And what is my reward?" My fingers trailed over his peck, and he glanced down briefly as I moved them up, dipping my fingers up and under the collar of his cotton shirt, drawing circles against his warm skin.

"You'll find out soon enough." The feeling of him pressing his hardness against me had me licking my lips as I imagined everything I wanted to do to him. But I needed to stay in control. If I let him take what he wanted tonight, there would be no guarantee that he would still be interested in the morning.

"I think it is time for me to be the one who set some rules then," My fingers moved up his neck and to his hair. The soft strands slid between my fingers as I balled them into fists.

Tobias looked intrigued, smirking with raised eyebrows as he waited for my demands.

"You can touch me," I whispered, licking my lips before boldly grabbing his bottom one with my teeth and pulling it softly before releasing it.

Tobias groaned, placing his forearm on the wall next to my head as he leaned into me further.

"You can taste me," My tongue flicked out, teasing his lips. I turned my head, giving him my cheek as he moved forward for a kiss. The growl of disapproval he let out made my toes curl in excitement.

"But you cannot fuck me. Not yet."

Tobias pulled back, looking between my eyes, but he appeared amused. "I agree to your rules. But know that by the time I am done with you tonight, you will be begging to have me inside you. When I say no, I want you to remember this moment, sweetheart."

Well. Fuck me.

I had no doubt that he would stay true to his word.

When his lips pressed to mine, I was lost. Tobias was addicting. He kissed me like I was something loved, something precious. I had never felt like that before. I never felt as wanted as I did at that moment.

His hand on my hip moved to my lower back, holding me tightly as if he wanted to enjoy being close, but I could feel how tense he was. His muscles were coiled beneath his skin, and his erection was pressed firmly against me.

I would never let it happen, especially in front of him. Still, the relief that the man I loved was holding me so close and kissing me so tenderly made me want to cry. But I didn't. I refused to.

That would be seen as me being weak, and I already had enough of other people and myself questioning my strength. It was bullshit to cry with excitement. To me, tears were reserved for grief, and I was celebrating.

Not even when I had been stabbed did I cry.

Yet, Tobias was my weakness through and through. I could accept that, though. He was worth it.

My eyes fluttered open when he broke the kiss, trailing his lips down my throat. "Tell me, sweetheart. Did you let him touch you when I wasn't there? ■

His teeth scraped against my throat, and my hands gripped his hair tighter, holding him to me. It was my sweet spot, and I moaned loudly as he sucked on the skin for a moment as I whispered my answer.

"No. No, he hasn't touched me since dinner last night." It was a silent beg, a plea for him to believe I had been good. I wanted my reward.

"Did you touch him?" Tobias's finger hooked under the strap of my dress, and I felt a thrill rush through me when it snapped back against my skin. The delicious warning of what would happen if I broke his rules made me curious, and I knew I would be breaking his rules soon if it meant more time alone with him.