Alexis heats things up

Alexis doesn't just fan the flames; she pours gasoline on them. She stands up from her lounge chair, the silk of her cover-up fluttering in the breeze, and walks toward the hedge line with the confidence of a woman who knows exactly what’s behind it.

"You know, Mike," she calls out, her voice a melodic purr that carries effortlessly across the lawn. "Those hedges are going to be the **** of you. Why don't you put the clippers down and come join us for a 'hydration break'? It’s far too hot for manual labor, and I think the girls could use a professional opinion on... well, a few things."

Mike emerges from behind the cedar hedge like a man caught in a dream. He’s tucked his phone away, but the adrenaline of his secret recording has left him flushed, his muscles tight and glistening with sweat. He steps onto the White's patio, his gaze immediately snagged by the sight of Kenzie pulling herself out of the pool, the pink bikini clinging to her dripping skin.

"Nice form, Kenzie," Mike says, his voice a bit rougher than usual. "I didn't know you were a competitive swimmer. You’ve got the lung capacity for it."

Kenzie gives him a slow, enigmatic look as she reaches for her towel, her movements deliberate. "I'm full of surprises, Mike. You just have to be watching at the right time."

Chloe and Jessica sit up in the hot tub, the water cascading off their shoulders. "The hot tub certainly does look hot," Mike notes, his eyes roaming over Chloe and Jessica.

"It’s definitely... intense," Chloe replies, leaning back to emphasize her silhouette. "But I think we're missing something. Mike, you're the fitness expert—do you think our 'posture' is right for the jets? Or maybe we just need someone to help us with some... sunscreen?"

The flirting is thick enough to **** on. Mike is surrounded by four beautiful women, all of them radiating a heat that has nothing to do with the sun. He looks like he’s forgotten he has a wife, a car, or a life outside this pool deck.

But Alexis isn't interested in a group session today. She wants the "Alpha" for herself, and she wants the girls to watch her take him.

"Alright, enough teasing the help," Alexis laughs, stepping forward and sliding her arm through Mike's. Her fingers graze his bicep, and she feels the tremor of his reaction. "Mike was actually going to help me move some 'heavy furniture' in my room. Right, Mike? It’s a two-person job."

She doesn't wait for his answer. She begins to lead him toward the sliding glass doors, throwing a wicked, triumphant glance over her shoulder at the three younger girls.

"Don't stay in the sun too long, ladies," Alexis calls out. "You wouldn't want to get... burned."

Chloe, Jessica, and Kenzie watch in a stunned, jealous silence as the "Aunt" disappears inside with the prize. The air on the pool deck feels suddenly colder, the absence of Mike’s masculine presence leaving a void they all desperately want to fill.