Caught Between

In the dim hallway of her suburban home, young wife Tess (Penny Pax) clutches her flowing silk robe, its sash barely holding as teasing flashes of lace lingerie slip through. She guides the sharp-dressed Xavier (Ryan McLane) toward the bedroom, her face etched with turmoil, before slipping in and sealing the door. 'You sure no one spotted you?' she whispers, turning, only to be devoured by his hungry kiss—hands cupping her cheeks, body slamming her against the wood. 'Craved this all damn week,' he growls low, diving back for her mouth. Tess moans sharp, pleasure warring with guilt on her twisted features. She shoves his chest weakly. 'Hold up.' He retreats, eyes narrowing. 'What's eating you?' She confesses she can't sneak around anymore. He smirks, yanking her hips close. 'That's your line from the last three booty calls, babe.' She wrenches free harder. 'I'm dead serious—it's ripping Rick apart.' Xavier crowds her, voice silky venom: 'Screw Rick. I don't give a damn.' How can he spit that out so cold?