Ethan, who had already shared intimate moments with me numerous times, couldn’t possibly miss what my suggestion for a night date implied.

At this late hour, a nighttime walk would mean nothing more than a stroll in the front yard of the mansion, and going outside on such a chilly evening was hardly an appealing choice.

Ultimately, it was clear that I wanted to spend some private time with him indoors. Since the only spaces within the mansion where we could be alone were my room or Ethan’s, it was inevitable that our rendezvous location would be set in …