Alyssa's POV

　　Laying in Travis' arms, I felt his heartbeat pulsing in his chest as I rested my head against him. This moment felt wonderful, as though we hadn't a care in the world and that we could enjoy our life together without the threat of Derek Charlton looming over us.

　　I knew this was a false sense of security, but I wanted to enjoy this feeling for a little while, regardless.

　　"Tell me what you're thinking, Alyssa," Travis said, his voice a ...