Chapter 1
Parker left in his indigo BMW. He drove cautiously, trying not to succumb to his high-strung emotions. He was aware there were eyes everywhere watching him. He was still quite popular no matter what he said to Declan. Sliding down the driveway to the entrance of Ritz, Parker urged himself to act as casually as possible. He took his duffel bag from the passenger’s seat and passed on his car key to the valet. Parker even managed to smile a little at the young man, probably his age, who was excited to find out who he got to meet.
Only after Parker reached his room, his usual room every time he was in the city, could he take a deep breath. No one had bothered him, not in the lobby, up the elevator, or down the hallway. Perhaps it was because of his glasses—he hadn’t put on his cont
