She pretended to briskly clean up the table, but before she could reach for his empty bowl, he grabbed her by the hand.

“Claribel can clean it tomorrow morning," he said in a hoarse voice.

Rena seemed to sense something from his tone, but she wasn't too sure what it was. Besides, he had never had sex with her before, so she couldn't tell what he meant.

Before she could think about it too much, Waylen scooped her up and carried her back to the bedroom. As soon as he laid her in bed, he climbed in next to her and started making out with her.

Rena leaned against his chest when they finished, deep in thought.