He anticipated giving her and Cassie one of his belly-melting smiles when he saw them, but it never materialized. Rather, he nodded stiffly and strode in her direction.

"It's in the subterranean garage," he continued, guiding her towards the elevators once more.

He didn't make contact with her; there was no greeting kiss or helping hand on the small of her back. Since Brian had always been affectionate toward her, it seemed strange to be close to him while he maintained a polite ...