Dazed, Laney watched Zach walk away with the other deputy through the open door of the police car.

Had Zach really just kissed her in front of the entire town and half a dozen of his coworkers? Well, if it was a dream or hallucination, it was a good one. She leaned her head back against the seat of the cruiser. Though she wanted to keep her eyes on Zach, it wasn't long before they drifted shut. For the first time in a while, she actually felt safe.

It seemed like a ...