Travis Blake lay down on his bed and said, “Sleep before I change my mind.”

Hailey’s eyes widened. “That means he’s willing to let me sleep next to him in bed!”

Realizing this, Hailey immediately lay down, her back to the man. She maintained a proper distance from him; Travis Blake was not a bed-sharing companion. If she accidentally touched him, she might face his wrath the next morning. However, she had no other choice. This was much better than sleeping alone, ...