Roman lay on his side, one arm wrapped around Evelyn’s bare waist, holding her close. Her breathing had evened out, soft and steady, her face relaxed in sleep. A faint smile lingered on his lips as he watched her. Then his phone rang. The sound cut sharply through the quiet.

Roman reached for it immediately, intending to silence it—but when he saw the caller ID, his expression shifted. Leo. He wouldn’t call unless it mattered. Roman leaned down, pressing a quiet kiss to Evelyn’s temple before slipping out of bed.

He pulled on a pair of loose pants and stepped out of the room. He called back. “Boss—” Leo’s voice...