Page 39 of Temptation

“You can't just install cameras and expect me to be okay with it.” Her fight came back quickly, but Tenn was over it.

“I think I can. You know where the door is if you don't like it.” He knew what her problem was. Quinn had texted and told him Joel wanted to spend time with her after her meal with Quill, and while he wasn't happy with it, he knew Quinn wanted to be with him, and they both just had to get through the next few days. Joel and Viki were going to Atlanta for the weekend, then the next week, and the big reveal party the following weekend. Quinn had also suggested inviting their families because her parents and older sister loved Joel.

“Queenie will hit on you. Just so you're aware.”

“She's in for a huge disappointment.”

“Why did you install them?” Viki pouted, interrupting his thoughts as she tossed the ruined pizza in the garbage.

“Protection,” Tenn called over his shoulder as he went downstairs. He planned to play a game to distract himself from the fact that Quinn was spending time with her husband, and he booted up the latest save file and set to work to finish the quest. A few hours later, his phone vibrated, and he picked it up, looking at the text that had just come in from Quinn.

I have a way to piss off Viki and put Joel in the doghouse, but I don't want to upset you.

Tenn stared at his phone for a minute. The first part was tempting; the second made his stomach clench.

What is it?”

He wants to watch a movie and is expecting to cuddle. I was thinking I could post a picture on my Social media.

Tenn closed his eyes. Given Viki's level of anger already, a picture of Quinn and Joel cuddling would drive her over the top. He wondered if his house could stand it... He didn't want to see it; he knew that much, but this could be amusing.

Do it. The rage I'm going to witness will make up for everything else.

?? Sleepover at my house this weekend for a Mario Kart Tournament, if you're interested.

Sleepover? Fuck yes. Mario Kart Tournament? Double fuck yes he was interested. Was it just going to be them?

Who's coming?

Quill, Rilla, and Bishop.

That was less exciting, but maybe they would get Saturday night to themselves, and he could cuddle her while watching a movie. He looked out at his rec room. With a huge couch and a sixty-five-inch TV, it was a much better set-up than her living room.

We could do it here. My basement is the perfect set-up.

You provide the accommodations, and I'll bring the food.

Deal. See you tomorrow.

See you tomorrow.

Tenn went back to his game. It wasn't too much longer when he heard Viki scream. “THAT ASSHOLE!” He chuckled and paused the game as he listened to her lose her shit upstairs. Hearing her come storming down the stairs, he quickly unpaused the game and continued to play. Viki came barging into his office, put her arms around his neck, and started kissing his neck, jaw, and cheek, catching him completely off guard.

“What are you doing?”

“Take me to bed.” She murmured in his ear before biting his earlobe and sucking. “I want you to destroy me.”

“No thanks.” Tenn pulled his head away from her, quickly getting over his shock and feeling disgust curl in his stomach. “Please leave.”

“Please. I want to have a baby. Please, Tenn, come to bed with me.” She continued kissing him; Tenn immediately stood up and pulled free of her, moving to the other side of the office.

“No.” He stayed calm and collected with difficulty. “I don't know what the hell is wrong with you, but you need to leave.” He watched as her face grew red, and she started to cry.

“I'm trying to fix us!”

“No, you're upset. Go to bed, Viki. Maybe take an Ambien.” He moved forward, took her gently by the arm, and led her out of his gaming room and over to the stairs. “We'll talk about this later.” Her phone chimed, and she pulled it out, running up the stairs. Something made him follow her, and he started up the stairs when she let out a wail of absolute rage and anguish, and a loud bang told him she had collapsed. He ran to the top of the stairs, afraid she had hurt herself and saw her sobbing on the floor. He walked over to help her up, crouching beside her.

“Are you hurt?” She shook her head and gripped the front of his shirt as she cried. “Come on. Bed.”