A woman, soft and warm, pressed tight against his chest—how could Julian not be tempted?

But he couldn’t.

He soothed her in a low, gentle voice, telling her Jaden still had time, telling her she’d just gone through IVF and her body wasn’t suited for anything between husband and wife…

Francesca slowly calmed down.

The orange sunset splashed across the window glass, like flames licking at it.

The bedroom was drenched in ...