Chapter One “s**t, Paige, this’s a really nice suite. Are you sure it’s okay for me to be here with you?” asked Madeline, looking around at the solid wooden doors, which hid the huge flat-screen TV and mini-bar, and at the ultra king-size bed. Paige opened the drapes wide, exposing a fantastic view across to the river, which was dotted with yachts and other sailing boats. “Of course it’s okay. Wait ’til you see the bathroom, Maddy. It’s something special. Go, look at it.” “Oh, wow, this is great. Two would definitely fit in this Jacuzzi and in the shower. And there’s a separate room for the toilet. That’s really classy.” Madeline’s voice echoed back to Paige. At forty, Madeline’s hair was still a shiny chestnut, with no signs of gray, her hazel eyes were always alive with fun, and she

