Madelyn began to sit up. "Okay, I'll take the medicine, just let Ethan go," she said. Zach helped her sit and showed her a pill.

"I can do it," she said, trying to grab the pill.

Zach shook his head. "I've got this."

Seeing Zach's stern look, Madelyn hesitated briefly before accepting the white pill. As she did, his eyes flashed with a deeper intensity. When she tried to take a sip of water, he abruptly took the glass away and overwhelmed her with a passionate kiss.

Concerned about Ethan, Ma