Sam's heart raced, her breaths quick and short, chills racing up and down her spine. She broke the kiss. "Come in with me and get warm. We can talk more."

"Okay, not gonna turn you down." They walked toward the entrance together. He opened and held the hotel door for her. When they arrived at her door, she handed Elliott the key and he unlocked it. She reached in and turned on the light switch.

"It's a nice room, don't you think?" Sam asked as she threw her purse on the ...