With this thought in mind, he sat down beside her on the bed and gently pulled her into his arms. "Norah, just know that I've got your back, no matter what."

Norah was enveloped in his scent, a blend of sandalwood and Silver Galaxy cologne. It was intoxicating and comforting all at once. She inhaled deeply, savoring the familiar aroma, and then asked softly, "Did you and Susanna received the perfumes I sent?"

"Yes," Sean briefly answered. He didn't mention that during her disappearance, it was the scent of her perfume that had helped him through the toughest times.