Fuck. I hadn’t even considered the gender side of things. I wasn’t sure what the box contained, but it definitely was not clothes. “Shit. Guess I’m wearing these jeans for the rest of my life then.” For whatever reason, I found this idea absolutely hilarious. I burst out laughing, unable to stop the laughter from bubbling over.

It only took a moment before Theo was laughing as well, I’m sure because of the sounds of hysteria I was making.

“What the fuck is happening down here?”

I jumped up, wiping my eyes and straightening my clothes the best I could. Midway up the stairs stood a man, older than either Felix or Theo. In this house that meant absolutely nothing, because he could’ve gotten trapped in here last week for all I knew. His brown hair was thick and curly, and a mustache framed full lips. Dark jeans hugged muscular thighs, and he was so tall he had to stoop in the stairwell. And damn, he was hot, too. To be completely honest, my older man fantasy stood in front of me, brought to life inside the dream I was living.

Stop, Savannah. I was chalking my thoughts up to the temporary insanity of learning I was inside a house of horrors. It was the only explanation I had for why I had fucked a guy I had just met, and was now lusting after his–much older–roommate. But the way he was looking at us made me feel like I had been caught doing something inappropriate. The warmth from the alcohol made me want to do it again, see how far I could push him until he snapped at me.

“Luther,” Theo greeted, still on the floor. He seemed entirely relaxed, pants still undone around his hips. He rested his head back on his arms, and shot me a grin like we were co-conspirators. I wasn’t sure I wanted to get in between whatever pissing contest the men were engaging in.

Luther gripped the railing underneath his hand, the wood groaning in protest. “Felix sent me to make sure you weren’t harassing our new guest. Instead I see you’re fucking her.”

“Savannah. Her name is Savannah.”

I offered up a small wave, instantly regretting my choice. My awkwardness made me feel even younger compared to his mature confidence.

“Hello, Savannah. I promise we aren’t all animals like the basement dweller here.” Luther gave me a wink and a smile, and instantly his face changed. I could see the warmth brewing behind the sternness. I wondered what else would make him smile like that.

Theo groaned, getting to his feet and zipping his jeans back up. “Shit, man. Savannah’s an adult. Just like Felix and me.”