The night was still.

The Hadley family car rolled slowly through the gates of the estate, all three kids piling out in a rush of noise and energy.

After half a day of running wild, they hit their pillows and were out cold.

Damien made his way back to the master bedroom and found his wife in the walk-in closet, already reaching for a change of clothes. He stopped her with a quiet word. "Hold on. Let me look at you a little longer."

His arm ...