saw her inside that room, t

If word got out, Shane could easily deny ev

yl under the bus in a heartbeat

ipping into the role she knew all too well. She was the sec

soft pink tint, and her eyes were lowered, g

oked up with a hint of nervo

ed, but not by Zoey. She noticed right away. Her cheeks flushed,

, effortlessly blocking her p

Not wanting to upset Shane, she tried to sound playful.

h he didn't say a word, his command

s skin before he finally answer

the door started to close, she forced another smile

ite nod. "Book a tim

efore she could, Rodger gently tugged her arm.

nd Shane. He swallowed back his own irritatio

'm stupid. I know what you and Cheryl are up to. If ei

s, and Rodger followed behi

rely hanging onto her shoulders. Shane stoo

d bite trails along her ne

hed, and that tiny mole near her eye looke

Shane said with a lo

lt like he was a predat

But Shane held her tight, steady, and sur

.

om was dark and still warm

s alread

under the shower. In the mirror, her body was co

at once, making her cheeks flush with hea

in bed, he was completely different. He

in her ear from last night. "You've

-up mirror, Cheryl took

g figure. And if last night proved anything, it

r phone was buzzing

it up, saw the caller ID, and answ

ugh. "Cheryl, where the h

Shane had been thoughtful enough to send her something to wear. He mu

e barely listened. All she could think was if she didn't wan

you even list

panicked last night. I was scared Zoey would find out you were

"What are you talking about? When di

e else was nearby. "I'm at Gl

, Cheryl could hear Zoey's

om at the restaurant. She took a deep breath,

, I'm

mbler came flying at her. She ducked on instinct,

one sharp piece nicked her earlobe, le