I’m tense as I sit in the office, waiting for Jake. He hasn’t called or texted me all weekend, and I’ve been too afraid to contact him. Apart from after our time on his boat, we’ve never gone this long without contact, and it has me overly touchy and emotional. Already I’ve snapped at two receptionists for the most minor things when coming through the floor to the office. My nerves are eating away at me.

I recheck my watch.

When Rosalie takes up residence in her office ...