Nina's face looked a bit pale, but she put the phone back down. She lay on her side, listening to the sound of water running in the bathroom, feeling uneasy.

What had Nash been doing that afternoon? was he investigating the scene of the female corpse, or meeting with Miranda?

A sense of unease crept over Nina. She trusted Nash. They had been married for three years, and he had never treated her like he had recently.

She felt his affection and care deeply. She could see the love in his eyes, a love meant only for her. He had promised to love her forever, and that she would always be his Mrs. York.

Nash's unusual behavior made her feel there were things she did not know and things he might be hiding.

Lost in thought, she did not notice when Nash finished his shower. He walked out, drying, his hair with a towel, and looked at her to see if she was asleep.

Nina moved slightly and looked up at him.

Nash lowered his eyes and walked over slowly. "You're still awake?"

"I'm waiting for you," Nina replied.

Nina wrapped her arms around his waist and rested her head on

stroked her hair.

She saw the serious look on his face, and it was

Let's sleep," Nina

his back, staring at the ceiling. After a long pause, he said, "I'll be home late tomorrow. You should get

eyes but she opened

questions, but in that moment, being held by him,

took his hand and placed it on her belly. "If there's anything going on, we

but he had to keep his feelings in check.

her tighter, burying his face in her hair, not wanting her to see his

feeling more and more tired lately, often

into a deep sleep, while Nash stayed awake, watching her sleep. He could not bring himself to look

day, Nina woke up around noon. Nash was already gone. She stretched and left

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