Zach reached for the switch and turned on the light. He glanced at the fallen cabinet and then looked at Madelyn, who was peacefully asleep on the bed, not aware he had come in.

Madelyn wore a white nightgown, with a light blanket just covering her waist. Her eyes were shut, her long lashes resting on her cheeks. Her legs showed. It was an enticing sight.

Quietly closing the door, Zach rubbed his tired eyes. He took off his jacket, placed it on the bed, and went to the bathroom.

In her sleep,