Maryk stared at the peaked ceiling over his head and let himself enjoy the feel of Rose pressed against his side. He wasn"t sure how long he"d been unconscious, but it felt like an eternity had passed because so much had changed since he"d blacked out.
Rose was in his bed. She"d come back.
But how long would it be before she ran again?
A hollow ache throbbed in his chest. No matter how he tried to ignore it, it grew bigger with each passing minute. This might be the last few minutes he ever shared with her. His fingers curled possessively into the fabric of her shirt.
When the door downstairs opened, Maryk tensed. But then he caught Zale"s scent and he eased again. The other male"s steps were sure as he climbed the stairs. It was a lot like their first night in this place. He was in be
