Loving Cousin

Mom came back into the living room with a couple slices of pizza on a plate. "What's on tonight?"

"We've just been listening to the Christmas music channel," I said then handed her the remote so she could flip to the news.

After a few minutes, I gave up trying to concentrate on my book with him right there. "I know it's early, but I'm turning in."

"Are you feeling alright?" Mom asked, looking worried.

"I'm fine, just tired," I said and bent to kiss her on the top of her head. "Goodnight."

"Night, Kate." John said, with concern on his face as well.

"Night."

When I got into my room, I shut my door and turned off the overhead light. My panties were wrecked, so I just pulled them off and used them to dry off the worst of the wetness before I tossed them towards my dirty clothes hamper. They were drenched.

I set my alarm on my phone and turned down the volume before climbing into bed. The sheets were cold against my skin, but I didn't care. I slid my hands across my stomach and into the th