Tasha became slowly aware that someone was in the darkened room with her. She blinked several times and smothered a yawn. She knew she was safe. For one thing, she was in one of the most fortified compounds in the entire United States, probably more so than the White House. And for another, she could smell his wonderful, enticing masculine scent as he stood next to the bed.

"David," she whispered breathily.

He placed a knee on the bed and swiftly bent over her, burying ...