All I’ve ever wanted was somewhere to truly belong. This older couple I know—my closest friend’s parents—always appeared so warm and inviting, though clearly everyone conceals their true nature. When I turned twenty-one, they offered me exactly what I desired: a permanent spot in their household. But acceptance came with unspoken conditions. They needed to see how desperately I craved their validation, how far I would bend to earn my place. I was starving for that sense of family, ready to cross any line. Even if it meant betraying my friend’s trust and submitting to both of them behind closed doors…