Bethany
Bethany followed him closely as they walked into the house, his shoulders slightly slumped, which was cause for concern. He looked over his shoulder, his eyes heavy with exhaustion.
"You hungry?"
"No. Let's take a nap, and then we'll get something to eat."
"Yeah. That sounds good." He moved toward his bedroom, stopping to lean against the wall as he pulled his foot up and tried to get his shoes off.
Bethany moved in front of him and knelt before him, working to untie his shoes as his fingers slipped into her hair.
"Don't lie to me again, okay?"
She looked up as she tugged a sock off his foot. "Lie about what?"
"Anything. I guess I understand the Sadie thing but don't lie to me again. One more time and I've nothing left to give you. Got it?"
"Don't treat me like I'm not int
