Chapter 17“May I ask just what the hell is going on here?” Beth demanded, stomping into Addie's bedroom and glaring at Jesse, who returned her stare with sleepy eyes.
“Morning, Auntie,” Addie said sheepishly, holding the blankets up to her chest, though failing to conceal the lacy shoulder straps that revealed she was wearing only a chemise.
“Don't 'morning' me, silly girl,” Beth retorted. “It's nearly noon. You two naughty children better get out of there before you cause a scandal.”
“Too late,” Jesse muttered. Rising from the bed, he grinned inwardly to see Beth's eyes widen as she realized Jesse was only wearing his underwear; a one-piece gray union suit he'd left unbuttoned down most of his chest.
Ironically, though he and Addie had spent the night together, they hadn't made love.
