A Calculated Kiss

There were only two pillows on the bed—one under her head, the other clutched in her arms.

A low chuckle escaped him. He could have watched her sleep all night, but the persistent vibration of a phone broke the quiet.

It was hers, from an unknown number.

He picked it up just as the screen went dark, showing four missed calls from the same person.

He switched off the bedside lamp, leaving only the