At the second crack of thunder that morning, Troy groaned, barely able to fight the urge to burrow deeper under the covers. Changing his mind, he reached out for Camryn to tug her under with him.

The bed was empty.

He opened his eyes to confirm. Sitting up, he glanced around the room, not finding her or any trace she'd been there in the first place.

Rising sluggishly, he headed for the bathroom. Her cosmetics were gone. He poked his head around the doorframe and ...