Maya’s POV
It’s past midnight.
The house is dark except for the blue glow from the TV in the living room that no one turned off.
Dad’s snoring comes through the wall… steady, like a train, I laughed quietly.
Mom took her pills at 10, so she’s passed out.
The hallway floor creaks if you step in the wrong place.
I know exactly which boards to avoid.
I’m standing outside Caleb’s door in just my sleep shirt, I didn't wear a bra, no shorts, nothing underneath. The length barely covers my ass.
My heart beats loudly in my ears.
I shouldn’t be here.
We both know the rules.
Step-siblings.
Same roof.
Same parents.
Never cross that line.
We crossed it three weeks ago in the kitchen.
Once in his car after he picked me up from campus.
Twice in my room when mom and dad were a
