When Seth Quinn returned after throwing out the trash and washing his hands, he found her lying quietly on the bed. At first, he thought she was just pretending to be asleep, but as he got closer and heard her even breathing, he realized she was well and truly out.
Seth Quinn chuckled, then lay back down beside her. He wrapped an arm around her and closed his eyes.
...
The next time Clara Grant woke, it was to the sound of her phone ringing. She rolled over, discovering the space beside her was empty. Seth Quinn was gone, and her phone was buzzing incessantly on the nightstand.
Clara Grant sat up and reached for the phone. Seeing the caller ID said "Director Keane," she quickly answered. "Director Keane."
Liam Keane's voice was warm, tinged with a slight apology. "Clara, I hope I'm not disturbing you."
Clara Grant replied quickly, "Not at all, Director Keane. What can I do for you?"
