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seen Porter pull off. “Nothing to say in response?” he said at
     last.
    Sawyer might have been the reason she ended things with Josh. But she couldn’t dive
     right into another relationship, not this soon. One day she’d open herself up—literally—to
     Sawyer, but today was not that day. Besides, she had a job to do. “What hospital is
     your sister at?”
    His laugh sounded easy. “Ah, is that boyfriend of yours still in my way?”
    “No.”
    His eyes widened in surprise. “No?”
    “No, I mean…” She clicked her seatbelt on. “We broke up, but—”
    “Good. I’m glad to hear that particular obstacle is gone.” He put the truck into reverse
     with a shrewd grin. “As to your question, my sister is at Sunrise Hospital.”
    Chloe frowned and couldn’t help but comment, “Most people aren’t so happy when two
     people break up.”
    “You and I, Chloe, aren’t most people.” He backed out of the spot before addressing
     her again with—was it passion? Possessiveness? Hunger? “Of course I’m thrilled you’re
     single. The only thing keeping me from you is no longer a concern.”
    “You…” Shocked by his bold statement, she couldn’t even finish her sentence. Stranger
     yet, his determination didn’t scare her.
    The side of his mouth slid up in a sexy arch. “Want you?” He stepped on the gas pedal,
     propelling them forward. “Yes, I do.”

Chapter 3
    “Mom, Dad, this is Chloe Nash.” Sawyer turned to Chloe, who was standing behind him
     in the hospital room. “Chloe, these are my parents, Beth and Roger Quinn.”
    Chloe offered her hand to his father. “I’m sorry to meet under these circumstances,
     Mr. Quinn.”
    His father shook her hand, arching a curious brow at Sawyer.
    Sawyer smiled in return, as his parents were well aware that he hadn’t had a girlfriend
     for more years than he wanted to count. He explained, “Chloe is a private investigator
     who works for a good friend of mine, Porter Marshall. She’s offered to help us locate
     Travis.”
    “Oh, wonderful. Please call me Roger.” His father shook Chloe’s hand more firmly now,
     enclosing her hand in both of his. “We appreciate any help we can get.” His concerned
     eyes swept toward Sawyer’s mother, who sat in the chair next to her sleeping daughter.
     “I’m worried for Ashlyn, with Travis still out there.” The dark circles beneath his
     eyes confirmed his concern. It was clear that neither of Sawyer’s parents had slept
     much since Ashlyn’s attack, and Sawyer figured it’d stay that way until they caught
     Travis.
    “Ash wakes up every couple of hours,” said his mother. “But she’s pretty out of it
     when she does.” She ran her fingers through her curly hair. “Do the police have any
     leads?”
    “I’m afraid not,” Sawyer answered, noticing how his mom’s body sagged against the
     bed with disappointment. “Have either of you eaten anything today?”
    His father shook his head. “We haven’t wanted to leave her.”
    “Why don’t you go to the cafeteria?” Chloe interjected, her voice soft. “We can stay
     with Ashlyn while you get something to eat. The coffee is terrible, but it’s better
     than nothing.”
    Sawyer’s heart warmed as he saw the sincere compassion in Chloe’s eyes. Christ, she
     was a beautiful woman. Her long chocolate-brown hair flowed over her shoulders, and
     her striking blue eyes reminded him of the ocean in Mexico. So clear. So pure. So
     honest. Her body, lush and full of curves, was perfect for his hands.
    What he found more beautiful was her sweet concern for his parents and sister. When
     he first met her, his attraction had been a sexual one. For a month now she’d haunted
     him. How sweet would she taste? How pink would her cheeks become with pleasure? How
     would she sound when she moaned in ecstasy? But he hadn’t counted on the way his heart
     tripped around her.
    Smart. Strong. Caring. Beautiful.
She had that something the others