The Uninvited Guest

Sunlight spilled across the Aldenova skyline, piercing the narrow gap in the heavy blackout curtains of the hotel penthouse. The golden rays illuminated the floating dust motes in the quiet room. Clara Vance woke before her alarm. She lay still for a moment, listening to the rhythmic, steady breathing beside her. Luke lay tangled in the plush duvet. His small chest rose and fell in a deep, undistu