That night, the guards swept the grounds and house twice at Jared's insistence.

Jared still cross checked the entire mansion, then checked on Myla. He smiled softly when saw her already sleeping. Then he went to his room.

He laid awake in the dim room, sleep refusing to come no matter how much he tried. Counting sheep didn't work, neither did trying different lying positions

Staring at the ceiling, his mind flashed to day's events.

In as much as he liked how successful Hayden became, he ...