A Fragile Truce

Donovan's deep voice rang out from the bathroom. “Bring the pajamas here.”

Valerie pulled out his black pajamas from the bag and walked over. “I'll hang them just inside the door for you to take.”

However, as soon as she opened the bathroom door, he grabbed her hand and pulled her inside with the pajamas.

Thick, hot steam hung in the air in the bathroom. Droplets of water slid down Donovan's foreh