All of sudden, the body weight on me was lifted, and my wrists were released. Almost at the same time, a soft blanket was thrown over my body.

I snapped my eyes open in disbelief.

He stopped. Why?

My gaze went to his face as he propped himself up on the bed. His expression seemed distant, and maybe a little concerned—I wasn’t sure. Then I watched as he pulled back and picked up his clothes.

I saw the broadness of his back, the curves and firmness of every ...