"At least they're not the really bad ones." Stefan winked at the baby, then headed toward the bathroom, pleased that Alana was more at ease around him. She'd been like an edgy cat for the past few days. Ever since he'd kissed her outside her office building. He'd been more than tempted to try that again, but her avoidance told him that no matter the effect, she'd considered it a breach of trust.

He was drying off and pulling on his jeans when he realized his shirt was beyond hope. Going ...