Serena slumped in Jake's bed and listened to the water down the hall from his shower. She felt damn fine. Tired, her chest achy, but fine.

She threw the sheets aside and wondered if he still had a couple pairs of her panties in his top drawer, along with an extra set of clothes. She rose and fished around in the dresser. Her hand closed around a small hard object. Curious, she took it out and froze. After a beat, she stumbled back to the bed.

The tiny black velvet box ...