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She got off him, and he scooted to the edge of the bed, rifling through their clothes, looking for his cell phone.

He frowned again as he read Nick’s message.

Meet me at the coffee shop. Eight o’clock.

“What?” Lydia asked.

“I need to meet Nick in the morning.”

“Does that mean something happened?”

“Not necessarily, but probably.” Because Nick didn’t send him texts like this.

She snagged her lip with her teeth. “What do you think it is?”

He shrugged. “I have absolutely no idea.”

“Maybe they’re going to send you home.”

He shook his head. “There are still questions—too many questions.” He scooted back toward the center of the bed, kissing Lydia’s forehead. “We’ve still got time.”

She nodded. “Okay.”

“Lie back down with me, and we’ll snuggle.”

She stood on her knees and pulled back the covers.

He got under them as she did, pulling her close, sending her a smile as he wrapped her up tight, even when he had no idea what the hell was going on.

Chapter Thirty-Two

Lydia opened her eyes in the early morning light, smiling as she rolled over. Her smile vanished as she sat up in a rush, realizing that Ty wasn’t lying next to her. She glanced toward the bathroom, noticing that the door was half-closed, and got up.

Heading his way, she stepped into the steamy space that smelled like him as he stood in front of the mirror with a towel slung low on his hips while he lathered shaving cream in his hands. “Good morning.”

He smiled. “Good morning.”

She wrapped her arms around his waist, pressing kisses to his back. “I didn’t hear you get up.”

He nodded as he spread the foam along his jaw. “You were out cold.”

She settled her cheek against his warm skin as she slid her hands up and down his sexy stomach. “That’s because I’m still recovering from last night.”

He grinned as he washed off the excess lather, then wiped his hands on a towel. “You’re the one who started our next round. I was going to let you rest.”

She chuckled as she pressed her lips to his back again. “I can’t seem to help myself. I think I’m developing an addiction to you.”

He puffed out a breath as he picked up his razor. “That sounds good to me.”

She moved her hands down, realizing that he was getting an erection. “Well, this is interesting.”

He shook his head. “Not really. You’re beautiful, naked, and touching me.”

“Huh,” she said as she turned him to face her.

His grin was back as he looked at her. “Lyd.”

“Hmm,” she asked as she pulled the towel away, staring at him, thick and hard. “You’re a sexy man, Ty.”