Happy Saturday, angels.

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The sense of relief that I feel actually makes my shoulders sag. Joab slips his hand into mine and I wave goodbye to Tilly. She winks and grins at me.

We leave the ballroom and take one of the lifts up to the third floor. I remove the key from my clutch, almost dropping it because my hands are shaking with excitement.

I might be innocent, but I've been having dirty dreams about my first night with my mate for the last few years.

I'm super nervous and super excited at the same time. My heart pounds in my chest as I open the door and step inside.

My mate follows in after me. I shut the door behind us and place my clutch on the desk. I turn to him and he gives me a small smile from behind his mask.

I walk up to him and reach for his mask. I frown as he leans back, out of my touch.

'Would you mind if I kept mine on?' He asks. 'It's just I uh...recently had a fight and my face is a bit busted up.'

I guess that makes sense if he's one of the Royal guard.

'I don't mind,' I tell him. 'A few bruises aren't going to bother me.'

'If it's all the same to you, I'd rather not,' he responds and gives me a tight smile.

I decide to let it slide. I want tonight to be perfect.

'Okay. Do you mind if I take mine off?'

He shakes his head. 'Not at all. I'd love to see you properly.'

I'd love to see you, too.

I reach behind my head and undo the bow. The mask falls free from my face and I catch it. My mate's eyes scan over my face, taking in my features.

'You're beautiful.'

The words fall from his lips effortlessly, like he hasn't really processed the words. That makes the compliment seem more real, more natural, and that makes my heart flutter.

'Thank you,' I reply shyly.

I place my mask on the side and take off my heels, losing four inches on my height.

Joab steps towards me and strokes my face. I remain perfectly still, enjoying his touch.

He leans and kisses me. I thought his mask might get in the way, but it doesn't. The smooth surface of the mask over his nose bumps mine, but that's it.

His lips move over mine, kissing me until I'm breathless. I lean even closer to him, letting my body rub against his.

When he pulls back, my impatient hands go to his jacket. I push it back over his shoulders and he helps me take it off him. He hangs it over the chair on the desk.

He reaches for his tie and unties it. I watch him undress, admiring his body being slowly revealed to me.

His body is perfect. He's not overly toned, but I love that. His skin is flawless and dark, it's delicious.

He strips to his boxers, which are tenting considerably. I can't tear my eyes from his crotch. I've never seen one in person before...a penis.

Joab kisses me again, giving me the chance to explore his body. I run my hands up and down, feeling his skin. It's hot under my touch, his muscles bunched.

His hands skim down my back and find the zipper on my dress. He undoes it and I slide it down from my body. We break the kiss and I step out of the heavy thing. I hang it over the chair and then stand before him in my underwear.

He gently puts his hands on my shoulders and guides me back to the bed. I sit down on it and unhook my bra. I slide it off and Joab's eyes drop to my breasts. My face is hot as his eyes hungrily look at my body.

Joab grabs the back of my neck and kisses me. With our lips connected, I lean back on the bed and he comes with me. He pushes his tongue past my lips and we explore each other's mouths.

Joab supports himself above me with one hand whilst the other skims down my body. He softly brushes his fingers over my breasts, teasing my nipples until they harden into tight points. I moan into his mouth, enjoying his playful teasing.

He swaps between nipples, tugging and pulling on them until they are hard and distended. He breaks the kiss to sit back on his heels and mould my breasts with his hands. He looks down at them, desire clear in his eyes.

I reach for his boxers and pull them down, exposing his cock to me. I gasp as I stare at the long length. I wrap my hand around it, startled by how hot and hard it is. Joab groans and my eyes flash up to his face.

His eyes are closed and he's biting down on his bottom lip. I think he likes me doing this. I squeeze harder and experiment with moving my hand. I stroke him, feeling the skin move with my hand. Joab lets out a sexy grunt and I smile widely, pleased with myself.

He opens his eyes and watches me touch him. I start to get the hang of it and stroke him faster. His hips move and back and forth with my hand, helping me to stroke him. This is fun.

'Stop,' he whispers and pushes my hand away.

For a brief second, I worry that I've done something wrong. But I can see the drops of pre-cum leaking from the head of his cock, it looks happy. He takes his boxers fully off and then reaches for my panties.

'May I?' He asks sweetly.

I nod my head enthusiastically and lay back on the bed. He slides my panties off. I jump as I feel his soft lips on my thigh. He kisses up my thighs, slowly opening them as he gets closer to the junction between my legs.

I'm bursting with excitement by the time he makes it to my pussy. His breath fans over me and I shiver. Goosebumps break out on my arms and I sink my teeth into my bottom lip.

'So perfect,' he murmurs between my legs.

He licks up my slit, parting my lower lips with his tongue. The sensation makes my breath catch in my throat. He starts licking me properly and pleasure erupts between my thighs. I have never felt anything like this.

He doesn't stop. He keeps licking and flicking until my body trembles. Joab has to clamp his hands down on my thighs to stop them for shaking. He brings me right to the edge of an orgasm and then helps me reach it.

Indescribable euphoria fills my body and stars burst behind my closed eyelids. I've touched myself before, I've given myself orgasms before, but it's never felt like this. This is incredible.

To my utter delight, he does it again and he again. He draws three orgasms from my shaking body. I'm drenched between my legs when he finally situates himself between them.

My heart rate picks up as I feel the tip of his cock nudging at my entrance. Instinctively, I clench my pussy before reminding myself to relax. With gentle thrusts, my mate starts to enter me.

It's a tight fit, but luckily I'm soaked. He slides in fully and a whimper passes my lips. The pain is bearable and fading rapidly. I'm too focussed on this new feeling of being so full.

'Are you okay?' He checks in with me.

I nod and smile. 'Yeah, I'm okay.'

'Good,' he replies and pecks my lips.

He draws back out of me, only to thrust back in a second later. He repeats this again and again, slowly fucking me.

I'm having sex. I can't believe I'm having sex!

And I'm so happy it is with my mate, the one person I saved myself for.

From the tentative way that Joab is looking down at me, I know that this is his first time, too. He looks so worried about hurting me. It makes me want to reassure him.

'You feel so good,' I whisper to him.

My cheeks are burning at the comment and the direct eye contact that we're making, but the looks of relief and happiness that cross his face make it worth it.

'I want to mark you,' he says tightly. I can hear in his voice that he is holding himself back. 'But you deserve a more special place than this.'

I feel so happy that he wants to mark me, so I only nod and smile.

It seems strange to me, that we're having a conversation about this whilst he is still sliding in and out of me. But this is only my first time, what do I know?

Maybe people have conversations during sex, I really don't know.

I can understand why people are so obsessed with it though, this feels amazing.

He picks up the pace and the newfound pleasure makes my toes curl. I clench down around him and Joab grunts in my ear. I lift my hips up to meet his thrusts. Another orgasm builds and I can feel Joab's body tensing above mine.

'Come with me,' he orders quietly.

My body convulses with the intensity of my climax. I moan my mate's name as he groans mine. We find our pleasure together, holding each other close.

After, we lay panting on the bed, bathed in a warm, post-sex glow. Joab pulls out of me and cuddles me into his side. I can feel his come dripping out of me and onto my thighs, but I don't care right now.

When we've cuddled for a few minutes, Joab helps me up and takes me to the bathroom. We get cleaned up and I ask him if he wants to stay the night. He agrees.

I take my make up off and Joab gets into bed; still wearing the mask. Only when I turn the lights off, does he finally remove the mask and put it on the bedside table.

It's a little strange that he won't let me see his face, I'll admit. But, honestly, I'm just so happy to have found him and finally lost my virginity to the one person who deserves it.

Best. Night. Ever.

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