Wanted by Her Lost Love

dancing across the floor of their bedroom as sheimagined his reaction.A noise from the living room halted her. Thenshe smiled. Oh, this would be perfect. Ryan washome. He sometimes surprised her by dropping infor lunch. Today his timing was impeccable.She started to call out to him when Jarrod,appeared in the doorway to the bedroom.She was momentarily speechless. While Jarrodpopped in frequently, he always did so when Ryanwas at home. He had to know Ryan was workingtoday.“Jarrod, what are you doing here? Ryan’s at work.I don’t expect him home until later.”“I came to talk to you,” Jarrod said.She cocked her head to the side. “Okay. What’sup? Let’s go into the living room.”He ignored her and took another step into thebedroom. Unease prickled down her spine.Something was definitely off with him.“How much would it take for you to walk awayfrom Ryan?”Her eyes widened in shock. She couldn’t haveheard him correctly. “Excuse me?”