I stayed frozen on the couch long after Ryan went upstairs. My whole body still trembled. Marcus waited a few more minutes before he quietly slipped out from behind the couch. His eyes locked on mine.
“That was way too close,” he whispered.
“Get out,” I said, voice shaking. “Back door. Hurry.”
I waited until I heard the soft click before I could move again. My leggings were ruined. I rushed upstairs for a shower.
The hot water helped, but my mind wouldn’t stop spinning. I scrubbed between my legs until my skin felt raw, watching the evidence of what we’d done disappear down the drain. Guilt sat heavy in my chest.
When I came downstairs, Ryan had ordered Thai food and even set the table. He looked up and smiled, a rare sight these days.
“You really pushed yourself today,” he said as w
