“Nia?” a deep, velvety voice says from the other room. “Where are you?” I let out a long exhalation and quickly return the knife to its hiding spot. “Talan? To what do I owe this visit?” “To the fact that we are lovers and can’t stay away from each other for even a moment. I know you miss gazing adoringly at my face, and I couldn’t deprive you of the pleasure.” “Right.” I clutch the towel tightly around myself and peer out into my room. Talan has already draped himself in one of my chairs and pulled a book into his lap. His gaze flicks up at me. “I didn’t expect to find you naked, which is an
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