Chapter 26

NICK WRAPPED HIS ARMS AROUND LIA THE MOMENT THEY GOT inside the bedroom they were to share. The small lamp cast a romantic glow in the chilled room.

“What is Benedict doing?” Nick asked in-between placing kisses on her upturned face.

Lia laughed, “We talked about going somewhere that nobody would recognize him. But as for the lie, I’m more than certain Sally is on to it. She is sweet to play along.”

Nick smiled, “Why do you say that?”

“First,...