The next morning, as soon as lan had left, Eden hurried back to the room where she decided to set up the nursery. They'd had a delicious breakfast together, not to mention the fact that he hadn't joined her in her room the evening before. 

Ian had only told her he was tired and wished her a good night. 

Eden didn't know how long this respite would last, but it was pointless speculating on when he would again demand to be satisfied in bed. 

The very thought upset her. Eden knew too well that nothing had changed in her. She would be no more capable of fulfilling his desire than...