The cold water hitting her head felt like a sudden plunge into ice-cold water, shocking her out of her drunken state. Brandon cranked the knob to full force, making it impossible for her to open her eyes against the relentless stream. The cold water quickly sobered her up, and her senses sharpened.

Diana gasped and arched her back, her trembling hand scrambling to turn off the water. Once the flow stopped, she wiped her face and saw Brandon’s disapproving expression.

Diana’s ...