Craving My Stepson
Even though sitting on Ace’s bed with Ace’s girlfriend, while Ace himself sat on the floor in front of us, felt like the universe was personally trying to torment me.
The mattress dipped as we both sat. Courtney tucked her legs under herself again, cheerful as ever.
“So Sabrina,” she said warmly, “how long have you been married to Scott?”
Before I could form a sentence, Michael answered for me. Again.
“Not long enough. They’re still in the honeymoon phase.”
Courtney squealed. “That’s adorable!”
I clenched my jaw behind another brittle smile.
“That must be so exciting,” she continued. “Married to a man like Scott? He’s so elegant. And powerful. I mean... he’s intimidating, but in a good way.”