When he returned with the champagne bottle nested in her big mixing bowl filled with ice, Preston found Liberty sitting in bed, her knees drawn up beneath the top sheet of her cream and lavender bed linens.She gave him an expectant look as he popped the cork and quickly let the ensuing flow of champagne fill the two wine glasses he also brought along.

She scooted over to him."Okay, now tell me your information."

"Hold on."Preston handed her one of the filled champagne ...