The silence on the porch was shattered by a low, distinctly amused whistle. I froze, my heart leaping into my throat as I looked over Eryx’s shoulder. It wasn’t Sirius, Mom or my Dad standing there; it was Loren. He was leaning against the heavy doorframe, his arms crossed over his chest and a massive, irritating smirk plastered across his face.
"You guys must have completely lost your minds," Loren taunted, his voice dripping with a mix of sarcasm and genuine humor. "f*****g right here on the porch? Anyone could have walked in on you. I mean, I know you missed each other, but this is a bit much, don't you think?"
Eryx immediately paused, his body tensing with a sudden, lethal stillness. He didn't look embarrassed; he looked annoyed that his meal had been interrupted. I, on the other han
