Everly felt a bit relaxed after the bath, but still felt the need to go to bed earlier in order to properly and fully recuperate. And that's what she intended to do. She decided that Michael could play host with their guest, if she arrived after she had already turned in.
This would even save her from having to act like this were a normal situation when it actually wasn't.
But unfortunately for her, there was a knock on the door just as they finished clearing the table after dinner.
Everly involuntarily sighed heavily. Michael must've been able to predict the reason, because he kissed her forehead right away.
"We'll be just fine," he said. Before hesitating as the knocks got louder. "I'll go and get the door."
Everly slowly followed him into the living room, and stood in the middle of
