#Chapter 294: The Talk

“You are trusting these boys to keep you safe?” Mom asks. Behind her, all four of the brothers look properly chastised, even Steven, who I haven’t even had penetrative sex with. “You need to get on the pill for extra protection,” Mom goes on. I’m too embarrassed by now. I cover my face and pretend I’m somewhere else. Maybe sitting by a nice beach, perhaps. Or at the bottom of a well. Anywhere but here would be preferable, honestly. “I want grandkids. You know I do. But I would prefer them when they are expectant and wanted.” I peek through my fingers in time to catch Mom swivel her disapproving mom gaze over each of the brothers. She stops at each one of them, looking them over for good measure. “And if she even gets an STD, I will bring down the wrath of the Gods on each one of you!” she continues. I drop my face to grab her arm instead. “Mom, please. Stop. Please. I’m begging you.” Mom continues to look at the brothers but she doesn’t say anything more. She doesn’t