Dive into Temptation [ManxBoy]

14. You Are Mine

A/N: Hi guys, we're a quarter of the way through the book! Updates should be frequent unless I randomly die in a car crash so enjoy :)

I found myself ambling out to the dining table, still half-asleep. The morning light filtered through the window, casting long shadows across the room as I cut an apple into neat wedges. The crisp, sweet aroma filled my senses, a small comfort against my heavy sleepiness. As I sat down, my gaze drifted over to Lily and Dom and I was confused to see them both up, a whirlwind of activity. Usually it was just Lily and I up this early.

Suddenly, my heart skipped a beat. I had forgotten we were supposed to visit Jill today, the newest addition to our family. My aunt's new baby. A wave of anxiety washed over me as I remembered I'd have to face my parents for the first time since they kicked me out. The memory was still painful. They had packed my bags with an unsettling eagerness, thinking that a life of struggle would 'cure' me of my sexuality. But Dom and Lily had taken me in, gave me a home when I had nowhere else to go. Our parents were not happy about that, since Dominics house was a clear upgrade. I couldn't shake the sadness and shame that gnawed at me as I thought of facing them again, though. As I bit into the apple, its sweetness was a stark contrast to the sour taste of dread that had settled in my mouth.

As I munched on my apple slices, I noticed Dominic's curious gaze from the edge of the living room and my cheeks heated up instantly. I hoped he didn't notice my melancholic thoughts. The memory of what happened in his office just earlier in the week filled me with even more dread, wondering when our next encounter would be. I was starting to see a pattern in Dominic's behavior - his unsettling silence, his calculated distance. Initially, I mistook it for disinterest, but now I was suspicious that it was all deliberate - he was playing a careful game, ensuring Lily's suspicions stayed dormant. After he forced me to endure that blowjob, he maintained a strategic distance, watching and waiting to see if I'd reveal our secret. It was as if he was deviously choreographing his assault, planning his advances and occasionally giving in to spontaneous moments of passion. Thankfully, he hadn't kissed me since that day, but the anticipation of the next one was nerve-wracking.

I let out an exasperated huff and shifted my focus to the apple slices, pretending to be engrossed in them, while Lily chatted away on the phone in the living room. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Dom making his way towards me, but I stubbornly avoided meeting his gaze. He leaned over the table, invading my personal space, making it impossible to ignore him when suddenly, he grabbed my wrist and ate the apple slice right out of my hand. I stared at him in disbelief, then quickly glanced at Lily, hoping she hadn't noticed. Oblivious to it all, she continued her conversation. I narrowed my eyes at Dom, annoyed by the stolen breakfast, but before I could react, he swooped in and stole a quick kiss. I huffed with annoyance but did nothing in retaliation. A smug smile spread across his face as he swiftly turned to finish up packing.

"Time to hit the road!" Dom's voice boomed, breaking the quiet of the morning.

His departing figure irked me, the confidence of his walk, the way he gave Lily a tender kiss before signaling her towards the car. How could he lie to her so effortlessly? Lily was quick to say her goodbyes before hanging up and heading towards the garage. I followed suit, sinking into the backseat. Lily took her place as co-pilot while Dom dashed back into the house, probably to retrieve something forgotten.

"Is Ryan coming?" Lily suddenly asked from where she sat in the passenger seat.

I raised an eyebrow and Dominic also slowed in his movements as he returned to the garage, equally as curious as to why Ryan would come.

"No? Why would he come?" I questioned, puzzled.

Lily just smirked knowingly. "Well, this is a family event. Didn't know if you wanted to bring someone special."