Layla
I took a deep breath, put a smile on my face, and stepped off the stairs.
“Tempest, are you ready?” He jumped at my voice.
“How long have you been there?” Tempest asked, avoiding my eyes.
“I just came down the stairs. Why do you ask?” I lied… It was seeming to become a habit.
“No reason.. Yes ma’am, I am ready.” He headed up the stairs, and I followed. I hope lying doesn’t become a habit for him. I gave him a different bath, since he was older, and a male. I heated the tub up for him, gave him the cloth, then left the room. I stood at the door, waiting for him to tell me he was done. When he yelled for me, I walked inside. He had the towel wrapped around his waist. I saw the truth… even with