The next morning Alana's alarm went off as usual, but when she stepped into her daughter's room, she found the crib empty, and panic swept over her. Then she remembered Stefan was here. Pulling on a robe, she walked into the living area and found him on his phone and having coffee.Juliana was chasing cereal around the high-chair tray.

When the baby squealed, Stefan dropped his phone. His gaze slid over Alana like warm sheets on a cool morning, and Alana, too aware of his gaze tightened the ...