Chapter Eighteen
Ethan didn’t bother to knock or otherwise alert Cherry to his presence before going into her shelter. He did sleep there after all and he only wanted to check if she was home. But the sight he saw inside sent him reeling out in shock and dismay.
He stood outside, trying to rid his brain of the image imprinted on it. Cherry emerged a few moments later, clutching a blanket around her naked body.
“Ethan,” she exclaimed. “What the hell? You could give me a warning before you come barging in.”
“I’m sorry,” he said. “I didn’t think... It’s broad daylight, for stars’ sake, Cherry. How was I supposed to know you were... That you needed some privacy.”
“When else do you think I can do it? You and Garwin are here every night.” Her look of annoyance faded. “What do you want anywa
