Chapter 10

Chapter Ten

J asper

I stand inside Lila's caravan, the dim lighting casting a warm glow over the cozy space. The scent of her lingers in the air, a subtle mix of vanilla and something uniquely hers. I take in the details that make this place so distinctly Lila: the colorful scarves draped over the windows, the eclectic collection of trinkets from our travels with the Misfit Cabaret, and the neatly stacked books by her bed. It's like stepping into her soul, and it makes me smile.

I take a piece of paper and write a note, my handwriting firm and decisive: "Meet me by the giraffes after dark." I place it on her dresser, making sure it's positioned where she'll easily find it. The soft swish of the paper as I set it down feels like a promise. I take one last look around, feeling a swell of anticipation, and quietly leave.

The gentle creak of the caravan's floorboards follows me out, blending with the distant sounds of the circus winding down for the night. The familiar symphony of murmuring voices, the muted roar of a lion settling in for sleep, and the soft clinking of metal from the riggers packing up their gear is comforting.

Later, as the night deepens, I wait by the giraffe enclosure with an engagement ring in my pocket. The sky is clear, stars twinkling like a thousand tiny lanterns above. The gentle giants stand peacefully, their long necks silhouetted against the moonlight. My heart beats a little faster as I think about what's to come.

I look up as Lila approaches, her silhouette graceful and alluring in the starlight. The anticipation I felt earlier multiplies seeing her now, illuminated by the soft glow of the moon.

"Hey there, beautiful," I greet her, my voice low and warm.

She smiles, a playful glint in her eyes. "Hey yourself. Got your note."

I take her hand, pulling her close. "I'm glad you did. I've been thinking about you."

Her eyes sparkle with mischief. "Oh? And what exactly have you been thinking?"

It's been a few days since I asked her to marry me, and I would be lying if I said I was being patient. If she'd let me, I'd whisk her off to the courthouse right now. But I stop myself, because she deserves more than that.

"I have something for you." I drop to one knee and ask her to marry me all over again, this time with a proper ring the size of a fucking boulder on her finger. She drops to her knees with me, hugging me tightly and whispering yes over and over.

I spread out a blanket on the grass then. The moonlight bathes everything in a silvery glow, making the night feel fucking magical. We sit down, facing each other, our knees touching. The moment is perfect, filled with an intimate tension that makes my heart race.

"I've been wanting to do this all night," I admit, leaning in to kiss her. Our lips meet, and the kiss is slow, filled with a deep, simmering heat. Her hands cup my face, and I lose myself in the sensation, the world around us fading away.

We break apart, our foreheads touching as we catch our breath. "You're incredible, Jasper," she whispers, her voice husky. "I'm so lucky to have you."

"I don't deserve you, I know that, but I'll work to be better for you every day for the rest of our lives," I reply, my voice thick with emotion.

As her lips meet mine, a surge of electricity courses through my body. Her fingers trace along my jawline, igniting a fire within me. I can't resist the urge to lift her off the ground and hold her tightly against me.

"You're soaked," I murmur as I lay her back on the blanket. My hand trails up her body, feeling the curves and dips of her skin. She reaches for me, her fingers finding their way to my throbbing erection.

A loud groan escapes my lips as she wraps her cool fingers around me, stroking up and down my length. "I can't control myself when you touch me," I growl, pulling down my pants and guiding her hand towards my aching desire.

I push her back onto the blanket and kiss my way down her body, stopping at every sensitive spot. She moans as I take one of her nipples into my mouth, sucking greedily before gently pinching it with my other hand. Meanwhile, my fingers explore between her thighs, stroking the delicate folds of her wet pussy until she trembles with pleasure.

Reluctantly, I pull away and lean in to taste her arousal before focusing on her swollen clit. She cries out as I expertly bring her to orgasm.

"Jasper," she gasps, "I wasn't even ready and you just?—"

"I couldn't resist stealing your orgasm," I whisper before capturing her lips in a passionate kiss. With one hand still teasing her, I position myself between her legs and slowly enter her hot center.

She moans loudly as I fill her completely. "Give me a minute and I'll fuck the next one out of you," I promise, kneading and caressing her breasts while thrusting into her with increasing intensity.

"I can't control myself around you," I groan, feeling the intense pleasure building within me. "You walk around with those fuck-me eyes all day and I can't resist."

"I need you, Jasper," she cries out, her nails digging into my skin as she holds onto me tightly.

"You have me, baby," I whisper, unable to hold back any longer. "You had me before you even knew me." I claim her lips once more as our bodies move together in perfect harmony.

"Your body craves me," I murmur against her ear. "It wants my lips, my tongue, my dick." Each word is punctuated with a thrust of my hips. She clings to me, her nails leaving marks on my skin as the intensity grows between us.

Her soft sighs of pleasure send a jolt straight to my core, igniting an urgent need for release. I try to control the impending orgasm, but it's like trying to hold back a raging inferno. With each thrust, her body surrenders to mine as she moans profanities in my ear. I relish watching her lose herself in the moment, like a wild animal succumbing to instinct. As our bodies move together, everything else fades away, and it's just us, consumed by our desire.

Buried deep inside her warm and welcoming embrace, I can't help but revel in the feeling of being completely owned by her. Her nails dig into my skin, sending shivers down my spine as I pour all my energy into pleasuring her. "I can feel you everywhere," she shudders.

"Mm, so hard and fast," I growl through clenched teeth as our bodies find a rhythm. "My little bird likes it rough." I shift my hips and enter her from a new angle, overwhelmed by the heavenly sensation of being inside her. "You feel like heaven," I breathe, unable to contain my own pleasure.

Everything about her is intoxicating, from the way she tastes to the way she feels wrapped around me. "Goddamn, I've never fucked like this before," I gasp, feeling my release building.

With one hand tangled in her hair and the other supporting her head against my shoulder, our bodies reach their climax together. Waves of pleasure wash over us as we hold on to each other tightly.

As the intensity subsides, I slowly pull out of her, savoring every last moment of being connected with her. She sighs contentedly as she collapses onto my body, both of us sweaty and tangled but completely satisfied.

"Amazing," she breathes, her feet finding the floor. I can't help but shake my head in disbelief as I lean in to kiss her again. "You're amazing," I whisper, still in awe that she said yes to me.

Giggling, she rolls onto my chest, and I wrap my arms around her. "I was a professional asshole, Lila. Trained to manipulate and destroy. I don't deserve the happiness you've brought into my life." My voice catches in my throat as I speak, overwhelmed by the love and gratitude I feel towards her.

"Mm," she nips at my bottom lip playfully, causing a surge of arousal to course through my body. "Trust me when I say the pleasure has been all mine, Jasper." Her naked body pressed against mine is proof enough of her words.

We share another kiss before making our way back to her caravan, wrapped in each other's arms. Inside, the space is warm and inviting, a perfect contrast to the cool night. We undress each other slowly, savoring every moment.

"Promise me we'll always stay like this," I whisper. "Connected, together."

"Always," she replies, her voice a promise. "We're stronger together, in life and in bed."

I laugh softly, feeling a sense of peace and contentment settle over me. The challenges we've faced have only brought us closer, and I know that with Lila by my side, we can handle anything. Everything feels perfect. Absolutely fucking magical.

Lila looks up at the stars shining through her window, her eyes reflecting the twinkling lights. "It's beautiful out there," she says softly.

I agree, my gaze fixed on her. "But not as beautiful as you."

She turns to me, a playful smile curving her lips. "You've got a way with words, Jasper."

"Only when I'm inspired," I tease back, leaning closer. "And you inspire me endlessly."

We settle into a comfortable silence, the night around us wrapping us in its quiet embrace. I reach out, taking her hand in mine.

"Do you ever think about what comes next?" she asks, her voice barely more than a whisper.

"All the time," I admit, squeezing her hand. "I think about us. About how we can face anything together."

She smiles, a soft, vulnerable smile that makes my heart ache with an unfamiliar tenderness. I love her more than I ever thought it was possible to love.