Damon “Brett and I are under no illusion that you two share a bed, but not under this roof,” Alexis said as she led me to the guest bedroom. “Mom!” Vanessa groaned from behind me, and I hid my smile as her mother glared at her. “No, Vanessa. I’ll tell you the same thing I told your brother. Not under this roof,” her voice was firm, serious, and dare I say deadly. I wasn’t about to go against her house rules. “It’s fine,” I said as I looked over at Vanessa, who was silently pleading with her mother. “It’s fine, I’ll see you in the morning,” I leaned in and kissed her cheek. Vanessa slowly and reluctantly nodded before she headed off to her bedroom. “Thank you, Damon,” Alexis said to me with a smile. She summoned me to follow as she continued to lead me into the guest bedroom. It was