JOSEPH

Arriving thirty minutes early had me contemplating that I should leave and call off our plans for the night. Judging by the look in Tenley’s eyes today when her gaze swept my body, I know she wants me. She has always wanted me. When she was four years old, she claimed me as her own.

Without a doubt, she has wanted me to make her mine since she turned eighteen. It’s not that I don’t want her. I want her more than anything. Tenley deserves better. Someone who can give her that white picket fence, romance, and babies. There’s no way I can give her any of that because I don’t want it. I’m too afraid I’ll end up like my parents. I couldn’t hurt Tenley that way, and I won’t.

Before I could talk myself out of it, I threw open the door, grabbed the roses I had purchased, and walked up to her door. At this point, I’m fifteen minutes early, but I couldn’t sit in my car any longer. I rarely get her anything because a nice dinner has always been my birthday present for her. Turning twenty-one is a special event, though, requiring me to do more than usual. There were doubts on what to get her, so I thought a dozen roses would be best. Hopefully she won’t read too much into them.

Poised at the doorway for five minutes, I was brought out of my daze when I heard someone sneeze. Glancing to the side I see an older woman glaring at me.

“Are you going to knock on her door, young man? You’ve been standing there for quite some time?”

“You’ve been watching me?” I asked, huffing a breath of annoyance, then turned back to the door.

“You sat in your truck for a while as well. I was wondering if I needed to call the cops.”

“I’m a lawyer and family. There’s nothing to worry about,” I said, rolling my eyes. Leave me alone woman, I’m trying to…

“Hum,” she said, walked inside, then slammed her door.

What the hell was that? Finally growing some balls, I knocked on the door to satisfy the woman and stood anxiously waiting for Tenley to open the door. I’m thankful for the nosy woman. She took up more of my time so it wouldn’t seem that I was too early. Moments later, Tenley swung the door open with a huff.

She stood tall and breathtakingly gorgeous at the door in all her glory, smiling from ear to ear. “Sorry, I was finishing up getting dressed. I hope I don’t make us late. I wasn’t sure what you had planned, but we normally go to a fancy restaurant, so…”

Nibbling her bottom lip, she took in my appearance from head to toe, licking her lips as her gaze fell on the bulge in my pants.

“You look fucking amazing. You’re trying to kill me, aren’t you? My God, you’re beautiful. I’ve never. Damn, I almost forgot. Here,” I said, handing her the roses.

“Thank you, Joseph. No one has ever gotten me roses before. Come in so I can put these in some water. I’ll make it quick,” she said, and turned her back on me.

Her curves taunted me as I followed her inside and watched as she sashayed toward her kitchen. She opened a cabinet and stretched to get a vase that was out of reach, even though she was in three-inch stilettos. Coming up behind her, I placed my hand on the small of her back, brushing my chest along her back as I clutched the vase with no problem.

“Thought I could lend a hand since I’m a foot taller than you,” I said, as she shuddered underneath me.

My cock strained against the zipper of my dress slacks. I wanted nothing more than to press her down over the counter and sink into her till I was balls deep and she was crying out in ecstasy.

“Joseph?”

“Ahhummmm…” I hummed against her neck.

“We should go.”

“Yes, you are right. I promised I wouldn’t touch you. If we don’t leave, I’ll end up fucking you,” I said, growling as I pulled away from her. My cock jumped in protest as my balls ached and pulsed with the need to explode.

Turning my back on her, I stared at the ceiling and tried to breathe evenly so I could calm the storm raging through me. We could be nothing but colleagues and family. I promised Layken I wouldn’t touch her, and I plan on keeping my word. She wouldn’t be able to withstand my sexual appetite, anyway. She’s too innocent.

“Let’s go. I’m starving,” she said, sighing as her hand grazed my ass cheeks, then walked past me.

My wilted cock sprung to action once more. Damn temptress looked back at me, winked, and left me gawking at her perfect round ass. An image of branding her ass cheeks with a paddle came to mind, and my control quickly moved to the back burner. The little temptress will end up being my undoing.

“Hello, Mrs. Carter. How is Mr. Carter tonight?” Tenley asked, smiling at the elderly woman I had encountered moments before.

“Well, my child. Be a gentleman, young man. Our Tenley deserves the utmost respect.”

“Don’t worry about Joseph, Mrs. Carter. Between him and my brother, I’ll be a virgin my whole life.”

My face drained of color, then flared with heat as Tenley and Mrs. Carter smiled. Tenley’s a fucking virgin?! I sure as hell won’t touch her now. I will not corrupt her and bring her into my world.

Putting my hand on the small of her back, she tipped back her head, and her captivating eyes seared into my soul. Making my resolve fade to nothing.

“Goodnight, Mrs. Carter. Don’t wait up. We will be late getting back.”

“Goodnight. Have fun, child.”

I kept my hand possessively at the small of Tenley’s back as I walked with her toward my truck. I opened the door for her and helped her inside. As I shut the door, I glanced back to capture Mrs. Carter’s grin. I hopped in and roared my vehicle to life, and took off.

“She’s intense.”

“You have absolutely no idea,” she said, grinning, then quickly averted her gaze out of her window.

TENLEY

I sat in silence as Joseph drove us toward Austin. Of all the times I ran my mouth, it had to be tonight. Joseph surely wouldn’t touch me now, knowing I’m a virgin. How could I have been so stupid as to put that out there? Before that, I knew I had him right where I wanted him. I was sure I could drag him inside once he dropped me off at my door. Now, I could kiss that hope goodbye.

That will not keep me from trying, though. There’s only one aim for tonight. Seduce, the man I have loved and wanted my whole life. I’ll be damned if my virginity gets in the way. I’ve kept myself pure for him. Sure, I’ve done other things like hand jobs and kissing, but that is as far as I’ve gone with anyone. I have always known that we’re meant for each other. I just wish he could see it as I do.

“Tenley?”

“Yes,” I said, but didn’t look his way.

“I know what you want. I…” he said, his words trailing off and sighs.

“Don’t sweat it. I get it. I’m always going to be the baby in the family, and you are always going to be my boss. Can we please not have this conversation right now?”

“I’m sorry, Tenley.”

“There’s nothing to be sorry about, Joseph. Drop it, so we can have a nice evening.”

Joseph pulled into the valet parking line behind several other patrons. We waited inside until it was our turn to exit the vehicle. Joseph retreated, handed off his keys, and came around to help me. Joseph caught me when I stumbled. Hitching a breath as our gazes collided.

“Are you alright?”

“Yes. I don’t wear these shoes all that often, is all,” I said, giggling, and took advantage of our closeness to breathe in his masculine scent of forest and spice. He leaves me at a loss for words.

He turned me around and splayed his hand along my lower back possessively as we approached the door. The doorman greeted us and ushered us towards the host, who was overly obvious in checking him out.

“Reservation name, sir?” She asked, grinning and acting as if I wasn’t even there.

“Williams. We are early. My wife and I can wait if needed,” he said, bending so he could place a gentle kiss on my forehead. Then moved his hand to grip my hip as he pulled me closer to him possessively.

She glanced my way with an annoyed look and searched her records. “Give me a moment. I’ll check to see if they have set your table up.”

“Thank you.”

“Wife, huh,” I said, with a smirk, jabbing him in the side playfully. Then tried to pull away, but he wouldn’t let me budge from his side. I said nothing more as we waited for the host to return.

Selecting the priciest bottle from the list, even though he wasn’t a big drinker, he indulged in a glass while we waited for the food to come. He inquired about my online classes and was delighted with my 4.0 GPA. Then advised me to get in touch with him if I ever needed help. We made small talk until our food arrived. I was careful not to drink myself into a stupor, so I wouldn’t say or do anything to embarrass myself. I knew he wouldn’t touch me if I was drunk. But I drank enough that my body hummed with heat and arousal. Enough liquid courage to do what needed to be done to get our relationship started and underway.

Joseph didn’t drink but half a glass of wine and switched over to peach tea once our appetizers and other courses started rolling in. It surprised me he had drank anything at all, considering he hadn’t touched alcohol in eight years. I hope I don’t become a bad influence on him.

“Thank you, Joseph, for the nice evening. I had a wonderful time. Happy Birthday, by the way. Perhaps you could top things off for my twenty-first birthday with some spankings once you drop me off?” I asked, quirking my brows, then licking my lips.

His eyes widened, and the truck veered to the side a bit at my words. He blinked rapidly as he tried to keep focused on the road, but didn’t give me an answer. I looked down to see the growing tent in his pants and knew I had him back where I wanted him.

He turned on the radio to soothe the deafening silence and appeared to be taking deep breaths. It was comical. I smiled and averted my gaze out the window. The moon was full, lighting up the sky and making the stars shine brighter than normal. A calm came over me, and I prayed for the courage to ask Joseph to come in with me when he dropped me off.

***

I’m brought back to reality as he parks, then helps me from his vehicle. Yet again, he places his hand on the small of my back as we walk toward my door. Never thought that Joseph would be such a gentleman. Did not know he had it in him. He even brought me roses tonight. He has never done such a thing before. Could my luck be changing? I fumble for my keys inside my clutch as nerves set in.

‘Grow some balls and tell him outright what you want,’ I thought as I spun around to catch Joseph checking out my ass.

My arousal skyrocketed as my gaze traveled his body. His dick is straining in his pants, a blush stains his cheeks, and his hooded dark blue eyes let me know I’m not in this alone. He is just as hot for me as I am for him. Tonight I’ll get what I’ve wanted all along, my Joseph. He might not realize it yet, but he is mine, and I’ll step on any woman who would dare take him away from me.

“I’m aware you don’t have any sexual interest in me, but you’re the only person who I feel I can trust to lose my virginity to. Please, Joseph, I need you. I’ve waited all this time for you. I only want you. Will you stay with me tonight?”