Chapter 36: Commitments of the heart.

TRAVIS FOCUSED ON KEEPING his breathing even in an attempt to lower his heart rate.

He'd basically told Bliss he'd marry her.

What was he thinking?

He wasn't. That was the problem. He'd been half awake and horny, so he'd said whatever it took to get in her panties.

A small voice deep down inside whispered, Liar.

It was almost seven. He could probably slip out, book a flight home, and be gone by noon. With a little distance between them, he was sure they'd both come to their senses. It was the right thing to do. Falling for a client never went well, and Bliss didn't know what she was getting herself into. She could spout the nice line about accepting him for who he was all she wanted. Until the ugly reality set in. Life with him would never be easy.

He plugged his proverbial ears to keep from the chant of Liar out of his conscious thoughts.

The phone on the nightstand vibrated.

This was his opportunity.

He gently rolled her to her side, off his arm, and snagged the pho