Stealing the Diamond Ring

Kaelen's POV:

Sitting in the enclosed space of the Rolls-Royce, I catch that faint, familiar fragrance radiating from Valerie again. It hits my senses with the force of a physical blow. The scent is exactly what I remember from my darkest trauma. It is the only anchor I had when I was trapped in that nightmare. My heart pounds against my ribs. I stare at the woman sitting next to me. Could it be?