Allison's POV

Rico strolled fast and powerfully into the room. He stopped beside the large king-size bed, arms held almost akimbo beside him, while his eyes carefully surveyed the bed. The bed was clean and tidy, and everything about it looked like it hadn't been disturbed recently.

That should have convinced him, but it didn't. He swiped his finger under his nostrils, sniffing again as he bent low to lift the bed. My wild heartbeat rose to my ears fast, beating a fast, ominous rhythm, and ...