Everything in here that she's gotten bloody can be cleaned or replaced. It's not a big deal, but anyone walking down the hall is going to notice the trail from her door to his. And the less obvious one Tess left behind. "It's fine. I'm not gonna make you or Tess clean it up. Don't worry about it."

But if it'll make her feel better, he'll do it while she's asleep.

"Let me get you something to drink, at least. I'm being a terrible host."