Lori turned off her phone, drew her knees up to her chest and buried her face in her hands. "God, what a way to start the morning." Her shoulders shook with silent, rueful laughter.

Eric was still chuckling too, as he hauled her into his arms. "I've got a better one," he told her, nuzzling the side of her throat.

"Better what?" Her brain was apparently still fogged.

"A better way to start the day,"

This time she caught the blatant suggestiveness of his ...