For the first time since they met, Dalton and Elyse had an intelligent, meaningful conversation while law enforcement searched his house for contraband. Police officers swarmed the area inside and out.

"So, tell me about your parents." Elyse settled more comfortably beside Dalton as they sat cuddled on the couch.

"Well, my mom died when we were pretty young. And by we, I mean my younger brother Austin and I. Dad came from old family money, and his parents disowned him when ...