The night had fallen like a heavy velvet blanket, and I had stayed by Jared's side until he finally surrendered to sleep, his soft breathing steady and untroubled. Only then did I retreat to my own room, my body tense, my mind still half-alert. But even as I lay under the covers, my thoughts refused to settle. Flashbacks of last night Elliot, his lips, his scent, his dominance raced through my mind like sparks igniting dry tinder.
