I don't know how long I stood there, paralyzed by the devastating scene playing out in front of me. But suddenly, they both seemed to sense that they were being watched. Dominic's head turned slightly toward the door, and Lacie pulled back from the kiss, her eyes darting around the room.

"Someone's there," I heard Lacie whisper.

Dominic's eyes met mine through the keyhole for just a split second, and the look of shock and panic that crossed his face confirmed everything I needed ...