Morning sunshine shone through the window the next morning, bright in Lacey's eyes, nearly blinding her, alerting her to the start of a new day. But when she stretched, everything from the night before came rushing back.

After Julien stormed out, she ate the steak, potato, and vegetables he had brought for her. At least he hadn’t thrown it on the floor when he saw her with the tablet. She had been so hungry that she practically stuffed herself with the food, feeling nearly like a ...