She lay quiet for a few moments, absorbing what had happened last night. She’d found a deeper connection with Justin than she could have ever imagined having with anyone. The shared intimacy had been profound and more real than anything she’d ever experienced. So profound that she had opened herself up afterward and shared with him what she’d believed she’d never be able to tell anyone. And then she’d fallen into the most dreamless but peaceful sleep of her life. Would things change now that he knew everything? How would it affect their relationship, their partnership? She prayed it wouldn’t change things but couldn’t help but worry. Knowing there was nothing to do but get up and face whatever she had to, Riley bounded out of bed. She rushed through a shower, quickly braided her hair, slapped on a minimum of makeup, and slid into a pair of jeans and T-shirt.  She walked into the kitchen and found Justin there, dressed and in the midst of making breakfast.
