Ethan, feigning casual curiosity, asked, "When did you get this nightgown? I don’t think I’ve seen you wear it before."

“Oh, I picked it up the other day while shopping with Kimberly,” Ivy replied, her tone a bit evasive as her eyes avoided his.

Ethan leaned closer, brushing against her ear before effortlessly scooping her up in his arms.

Ivy instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck, her breath warm against his skin. “Do you remember ...