Nightfall.

Sera Monroe had just finished showering and was lying on her side in bed.

She hadn't been in the best mood all day—probably because of what happened earlier. Her mind just wasn't in it.

Eyes closed, she suddenly felt the bed dip behind her. A warm body slid in close, wrapping around her.

Elliot Monroe pulled her into his arms, breathing in the sweet scent of her damp hair. His Adam's apple bobbed as he swallowed hard.

They'd been sleeping in the ...