ALEXIS POV
“Going somewhere?“ She jumped at the sound of my voice.
“No… no.“ She chuckled before turning around to face me squarely.
“What are you doing, then?“ I looked pointedly at her shoes that were in her hand.
"Like, I said nothing. In fact,” she dropped the shoes. “I should be the one asking you that. What were you doing?“
“Where?'
“You just came out of the house, and Beta Tyler told me you were out for work.“
“I was.“ I moved closer to her. “came in through the back. “I folded my arms.
“Oh.“
“Yes. Answer my question, will you? Where are you sneaking off to?“
“Where would I be sneaking to? Nowhere. I just needed some fresh air after you stood me up all night.“
“Hmmm. Fresh air. So you weren't going to the outhouse?'
“Out… out… outhouse.“ She stammered. “What business do
