Griffon’ words reminded Taya of those absurd scenes again, and her face flushed instantly with embarra*sment. Griffon, as if he didn’t realize it, raised his fingers and touched her hot cheek. “Taya, from the moment we crossed the line, you have disappointed Silas, so why bother sticking to the rules?” After he finished speaking and before Taya could reply, he picked her up and headed straight for the bathroom. After he put her in the bathtub, he said to her, “You look tired. Take a ...