Chapter 18: Midnight Steps

We reached the upstairs hallway. Mark pushed open the guest room door and set me down inside. The door closed behind us with a soft click. Then his hand grabbed my ass, pulling me tight against him. He leaned in, breath warm against my ear. “Where were we?”

He kissed me hard, deep, the kind of kiss that pushed everything else away in a rush.

Instead of pulling back or saying anything, I was enjoying it. Mark saw this as his chance. His hands moved over me, slow at first then stronger. He kissed down my neck, fingers sliding under my shirt. I meant to stop him. I really did. My hands pressed against his chest but they didn’t push hard. His touch felt warm, familiar in a dangerous way. I didn’t know when I stopped fighting it. My body leaned into him. A small sound escaped my lips as he pulled me closer to the bed. Heat built fast. I let myself enjoy it, just for those minutes, lost in the way he held me like he owned every part.

Downstairs, Evie’s mom turned to Alex with a warm smile. She refilled her glass and settled deeper into her chair. “So Alex, tell me about the date you have in mind for the wedding with my daughter. How has business been moving for you lately? Don’t be shy. And hurry up with the marriage process. Don’t mind what Evie is doing these days. She’ll come around once things are official.”

Alex nodded, keeping his face calm. He leaned forward, speaking smoothly. “We’re working on the plans, ma’am. Business is steady. Got a few new deals closing next month. The wedding will happen soon. I promise. Evie just needs a little time to see how good we are together. I love her and I’ll make sure she’s happy.”

Mom listened closely, nodding along. “That’s good to hear. Family comes first. Push a bit more. She will listen to you.”

Alex smiled, lying through his teeth. “Yes ma’am. We’ll get it done. No delays.”

Back upstairs, Mark and I were about to go further. His hands were everywhere, breath hot on my skin. I quickly stopped him, pushing back gently. “It’s enough, Mark. We need to head down now.” He paused, eyes dark, but he nodded. We fixed our clothes quickly. Then we came back downstairs together, acting like nothing happened. My cheeks felt warm. I avoided looking at anyone too long.

The game carried on downstairs. We went through more rounds. Laughs, silly dares, a few truths that stayed light. Mom dared Alex to dance. Mark made Mom share an old story. Time passed fast with the wine flowing. Questions flew around. Answers mixed with jokes. It went on and on until the clock showed it was really late. Mom finally yawned big and called it a night. “Alright everyone. Time to sleep. We’ve had enough fun for one evening.”

While we prepared to go to bed, Mom suggested something that made my stomach drop. “Evie and Alex should share a room tonight. It’s only right since you guys would become a couple soon.”

I immediately rejected it, shaking my head fast. “No Mom, I’m not ready to share a room with anyone yet. I need my own space. Please.”

Mom looked surprised but Alex stayed quiet at first. In his mind, he saw it as a chance. He knew Evie would never agree easily, but this could be his opportunity to share the night with her again. Maybe this time he could finally get close, taste her like before. He opened his mouth to push his luck. “We could just—”

Mark stepped into the conversation smooth and firm. “Let Evie sleep alone in her room. Alex can use the guest room. They aren’t officially married yet anyway.”

Mom started, “But honey I—”

Mark cut her off gently, holding her arm. “Just leave it for them to decide.” He pulled her close and they walked upstairs together to their room. Their voices faded behind the closed door.

I didn’t even look at Alex’s face. I just turned and went up to my room. “Sleep wherever you want,” I told him over my shoulder, voice tired. I shut my door quickly and forgot to lock it. Then I went to bed, pulling the covers over me. The day had been too much. Sleep came slow but it came.

After like an hour later, Mark checked if Evie’s mom was fast asleep. He watched her breathing steady for a few minutes. When he confirmed it, he came down from the bed quietly. He slipped out of the room without a sound and went downstairs. He checked on Alex in the guest room. He couldn't find Alex. He thought Alex had already gone home after Evie refused to share the bed with him. He didn't think much.

Everything looked normal. Then Mark went to Evie’s room.

I woke up to someone positioning himself at the entrance of my pussy. The sheets moved. Warm hands on my thighs. My eyes flew open in the dark room, heart slamming hard. What the—