She looked surprised when I invited her in, but I didn't give her a choice to decline. Instead, I held her thin shoulders and led her inside the gate.

Mark is going to raise hell but fuck it.

As I entered Mark's house with the girl, I noticed his angry expression. His narrowed eyes made it clear that he was not pleased, but he didn't say anything. I knew he was upset, and I could feel the tension in the air. It was only a matter of time before he exploded.

I tried to keep ...