Mitchel’s smirk widened as he stepped into the room, his long legs covering the distance in just a few strides. With a soft click, he shut the door behind him.

The sound of the lock sliding into place sent a shiver down Raegan’s spine.

“Honey… how long have you been standing at the door?” Raegan’s voice wavered. “Did you, uh, hear everything I just said?”

Her heart raced like a wild deer trying to escape a hunter. She felt as though her pulse was pounding ...