Nyrissa entered the reception hall in a daze. Too many emotions and thoughts were going through her, not allowing her to focus on anything. As soon as she walked in the door, Ryan was right there to greet her.

His handsome face was drawn wide in a grin the instant he saw her.

"Good morning, sweetheart. Did you have a good night?" he asked in a knowing tone.

Nyrissa winced at his reminder of the phone call last night. After the second beer, everything had been just a ...