Chapter 1: Introduction

Mike stretched, arms reaching to the ceiling as he yawned, sighing with content as the early morning sunlight poured in from the floor-to-ceiling windows of the high-end Vegas hotel room. Mike was getting used to waking up with Stephanie sprawled on the plush gold and velvet sheets of their suite. The crisp air caressed their skin, contrasting with the warmth of the desert haven wrapped around the bed.

He glimpsed her long blonde hair scattered over the pillow and felt a surge of affection.