"I know. And that's exactly what I am saying. Kai works too hard."

Dallan exhaled. "I said the same thing," he said. "That was one of the reasons I told him to take the day off." His back was turned to Hazel as he arranged the sheets.

"He needs to take the day off more often."

"I will ensure that. Are you sleeping here?" Dallan heard a little shuffle beside him. "It's okay if you—" The words died on his lips as he turned around. Hazel had stripped off, her naked body in full display.

When Hazel offered to help him with the sheets and he refused, he thought she...