Dive into Temptation [ManxBoy]

45. Halloween Party

A/N: The halloween party is here. Let's take a peek into Dom and Lily's relationship.

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Dominic and I were both miserable as Lily dragged us around the party, leash clutched in her hands while she showed us off as her favorite boys. I couldn't help but notice a shift in Dominic's demeanor. Dom usually excelled at playing the charming husband, but tonight, his patience seemed to wear thin and he appeared on edge. I felt similar, plagued with a mix of anticipation and apprehension, part of me secretly yearning for another moment alone with Dom while another part dreaded it.

What did this mean? Were we back together? He hadn't kissed me, but I don't think I would have minded if he did. Ugh. At least it was not his aggression that I saw tonight. As the night dragged on, a gloved hand suddenly grabbed my ass, making me jump in alarm. I expected it to be Dominic, but when I turned, I was met with the sight of an apocalyptic Mickey Mouse.

"Ryan," I recognized his costume from his Instagram post.

Oh fuck. Did I have to tell him about what happened with Dom? Dread coiled within me, and I wondered if my guilty expression would give it away. My gaze shifted to Dominic, whose mood seemed to darken further with Ryan's arrival.

"You look amazing!" Lily's eyes sparkled as she admired Ryan's look.

"You as well," he nodded in greeting. "But, um, what are they?" He pointed to Dominic and me, his eyes fixated on the leash in Lily's hand.

"Future fur coats," she said in a Cruella accent. "Aren't they just darling?"

"Mmm," Ryan gave a nod, his lips pursed. The quality difference between our dog costumes and her stunning Cruella one was laughable.

"Can you please skin me now so I can get rid of this ugly thing?" Dominic tugged at his shirt, annoyance clear on his face.

"Hmm," Lily smirked, turning to her husband. "I'm tempted."

Taking her words as permission, Dominic shed the ugly shirt. Once freed of the material, he smirked at Ryan, flexing his muscles. We both rolled our eyes at the display but Lily was all over it, releasing my leash, her hands going to her mans face for a smooch. He pecked her lips and then hugged her, bending down to place his chin on her shoulder. He gazed at me longingly, as if to reassure me that he was still thinking of me despite my sister in his arms.

"Why don't you lose yours too?" Ryan poked at my shirt flirtatiously, earning a furious glare from Dominic.

"Uh... no," I chuckled nervously, looking between the two. Dominic look satisfied that I denied Ryan.

"C'mon, have some fun!" Lily exclaimed, twirling around in Dominic's embrace, her hands gripping his arms as he hugged her from behind.

Dominic's expression turned murderous, like my body belonged to him alone and only he could see it. I could tell Ryan was picking up on the tension, his raised eyebrow silently questioning if something had happened between us. The possessiveness from Dom while he had his arms around my sister sparked a rebellious nerve within me. And I couldn't let Ryan grow suspicious that Dom had his possessive hold on me again.

"Fine," I shrugged, feeling my cheeks flush when Ryan let out a whoop of encouragement.

With a defiant huff, I discarded my shirt, throwing it to where Dominic's had landed just moments before. "Your turn, Mickey," I said to Ryan, half joking, half serious. Lily cheered in support. I could sense Dominic's intense glare burning into me, but I refused to give him the satisfaction of meeting his gaze. Ryan followed suit, stripping off his shirt, revealing a toned physique that was equally impressive since he too worked out.