Peyton pulled her car up to Xavier's garage and cut the engine, then turned in the passenger seat to face him. Yep, still brooding. Sexy as sin in jeans, a gray sweater, and a little scruff, but brooding just the same. Poor, X. "It's just a surprise party."

"I hate parties. And why did this have to be at my house?"

She patted his arm. "Because my apartment's too small."

"Smartass." Almost a smile. "Now I know why I never let you drive. You taking me all over ...