“I swear you’re the most beautiful fucking girl in the world, Adelaide Edington. I don’t know what I did to deserve you.”
A tear ran down my cheek, and he caught it with his thumb.
“I don’t know what I did to deserve you,” I whispered.
“I guess we’re just lucky we found our way, huh?”
“So lucky. I’m going to tell my parents that I’m going to TU tomorrow. I don’t know what I’m waiting for. It’s not like my mom is suddenly going to be okay with it. So, I just need to do it.”
“Is that what you want?”
“Yes. Without a doubt. And it’s not just because you’re going there too. Sure, that’s a massive bonus. But it’s the best journalism school that I got into. One of the best in the country. They offered me a partial scholarship, and it’s not too far from home. The only negative is that my mom won’t be happy about it, and I know I shouldn’t care, and I really wish I didn’t.” I was rambling, because all these emotions were overtaking me.
His gaze searched mine. “That’s part of what I love about you. You care so fucking much. Don’t ever apologize for that. But you should do what makes you happy and she’ll have to get on board.”
I nodded. Staring up into his dark eyes as he remained propped above me. “You’re right. And I’m happy we’re here tonight. Happiest with you.”
“I’m happiest with you. Tell me what you want. What you need.”
“You,” I whispered, urging him closer.
He leaned over me and reached for his backpack, pulling out the foil packet. He pushed up on his knees and tore it open with his teeth before rolling the latex over his thick, hard erection. His eyes never left mine. I bit down hard on my bottom lip, praying it didn’t bleed, but doing everything in my power to stay calm.
He kissed me so soft as he settled between my legs, teasing my entrance. I gasped and arched toward him, needing to get closer.
“Are you sure?” he asked, and I heard the struggle in his voice. The desire. The restraint.
“Please. No more waiting.”
Those simple words were all he needed. He slowly moved, inch by inch as my body adjusted to the intrusion. The sensation was equal parts pleasure and pain. I gasped and closed my eyes as he pushed a little further.
“Are you okay? Does it hurt?”
“It hurts and it feels good. Is that normal?”
“Yes. But tell me to stop if it’s too much,” he said before his mouth covered mine. His tongue exploring my mouth, as he tipped my head back to take the kiss deeper.
He pushed in the last bit and he groaned, waiting for me to show him I was okay. He remained perfectly still before I started to move, and we found our rhythm. The sensation was so overwhelming, I never wanted him to stop. His hand moved between us and he rubbed little circles between my legs as we continued to move. He let me set the pace, and he followed my lead. Our labored breaths were the only audible sound in the tent, as the water lapped against the shore in the distance.
My body tingled and my legs started to shake as I moved faster and faster, and he did the same. His fingers kept the same pace, driving me wild with need, before the most overwhelming feeling in my life ripped through me. I shattered into a million little pieces and cried out a sound I’d never heard before. He continued to move his hand against me as I rode out every last wave of pleasure just as he went over the edge himself. Hearing him cry out my name while his face was buried in my neck was the best thing I’d ever heard. Seeing him come undone and lose control because of me was the most empowering feeling of my life. I held him close as he continued to rock against me.
“Holy shit, Ace. That was amazing.” He brushed the hair that had broken free from my bun away from my face.
“Is this how it always is?” I asked because no one had ever told me how incredible it would be.
“Only with you.”
I smiled up at him. Feeling connected to him in a way I’d never experienced.
It was more than love.
Jett Stone was… everything.
Chapter Twenty-Six
Adelaide
I fell asleep in Jett’s arms to the sound of crickets chirping and waves rolling against the shore. The temperature had dropped and we’d both bundled up in sweats at some point during the night. I couldn’t remember a time in my life where I’d ever been so at peace. So content.
A loud honking woke me from my stupor. Jett jerked, shifting me to the side, and sat up.
“Stay here,” he said, pushing to his feet.
“What’s going on?” I asked, rubbing my eyes and reaching for my phone. It was just after three o’clock in the morning.
More honking.
He unzipped the tent and stepped outside, and I couldn’t help but to follow him. I wasn’t about to let him go out there on his own.
“Coco?” he called out, and I didn’t miss the concern in his voice.
Coco emerged from her car, sprinting toward us. It was dark, but the bright lights from her car lit up the space around us. My stomach flipped at the sight of her. Swollen eyes and red cheeks. It was apparent she’d been crying.
“Oh my god. What’s wrong?” I asked, running toward her.
“Alec was in an accident. He’s hurt bad, Addy. Your parents called my parents, and they know you aren’t at my house. I tried to cover for you, but I don’t think it even matters at this point. You need to get to the hospital right away.”
“Jesus. What happened?” Jett asked as I turned to run to the tent for my bag.
I heard Coco tell him that he and Karina had gotten into a fight at the party, and he’d left angry. She didn’t know much more, but she didn’t hide her concern when she told us she’d heard he left in his car, but she wasn’t certain.
Alec was way past being in any condition to drive when I’d been there, and I took a minute to catch my breath. Had he driven drunk? Would he do that? Was he in an Uber and they’d been in an accident?
Oh my god.
I ran back toward them with my bag strung over my shoulder. “Can you drive me to the hospital?” I asked Coco.
Jett flinched at my words. I couldn’t ask him to take me. And I didn’t have time to argue about it. Coco’s car was running, and I knew I needed to go there now.
“Of course,” she said.
“I’m sorry. I have to go.” I kissed his cheek and took off running to Coco’s car.
The first few minutes we drove to the hospital were quiet. I shot Jett a text apologizing for running out and telling him how much I loved him.