Chapter 69: Too Long a Night, Nothing to Show for It

When the door clicked open, Nancy flinched, her slender body trembling. She grabbed whatever she could find to defend herself, then heard Ryder Walton's voice. "Honey, I'm back. Where are you?" He called out as he strode toward the bedroom. She had been feeling guilty about him storming off, but the sharp edge in his voice-so unlike his usual tone-made her bristle. "Ryder?" Nancy stood up quickly as he entered, startled and wary. "So, you came home after all. I figured you'd be at a hotel."...