Total pages in book: 35
Estimated words: 32146 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 161(@200wpm)___ 129(@250wpm)___ 107(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 32146 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 161(@200wpm)___ 129(@250wpm)___ 107(@300wpm)
I grab my phone and slip from the room.
"Hello?" I growl.
"Mr. Huxley?"
"Speaking."
"This is Nick Saint. I spoke with Jackson Reed earlier in the day but wanted to speak with you as well," the man on the other end of the line says. "Heart & Soul Studios is putting together a last-minute production of a Christmas film I wrote, and we'd like to hire you."
"For what?" I ask, leaning against the wall outside of the bedroom. "I don't do stunt work."
"Oh, of course not," Nick Saint says. "Mr. Reed will oversee stunt coordination, but I understand that you do most of the training. We'd like to have you on hand to help with any training issues that might arise. It'll be a short production, filming right here in Hollywood."
"What's the name of the movie?" I ask, going completely still. There's no fucking way it's the same one Laura just told me about a few hours ago.
"The Naughty List."
Son of a bitch. It is the same movie.
I'm not one who believes much in signs from above or fate, but if I were…well, this would be a pretty big sign that it's time for me to get my head out of my ass. The universe is throwing me a bone here, and I'd be an idiot not to take it.
I haven't been on a film set since I almost died on one, but being with me is causing Laura problems she doesn't need. If this is how I fix it, then this is how I fix it. It doesn't matter if people stare or judge me. It doesn't matter if I'm uncomfortable as fuck or if turning to face the past is painful. All that matters is my little star.
She needs to know that she can count on me to have her back and do what is best for her, no questions asked. I'll face any discomfort and jump through any hoop. I can't hunt down every gossip that posts something negative about her, but I can make her life easier. Starting here and now.
It's time for me to rejoin the world. Beginning with this movie.
"I'm in," I growl to Nick, my decision made.
Chapter Six
Laura
"What do you mean you took a job?" I gape at Kaiden, my toothbrush dangling from the corner of my mouth. "What kind of job?"
"A film job," he grunts, wrapping a towel around his waist. And dammit. Now I can't see his naked ass in the bathroom mirror. That's the best part of sharing a bathroom with him. Watching him walk around naked after we shower.
I spit toothpaste into the sink and quickly rinse my mouth before spinning to face him. "Explain," I demand, crossing my arms over my chest. He didn't say anything about this yesterday. In fact, he hasn't said anything about taking a film job at any point ever.
"I got an offer last night." He runs a hand through his damp hair, tousling the dark strands. "I accepted the offer."
"Kaiden!" I stomp across the bathroom toward him. "You don't do stunt work anymore."
He slowly tips his head down to look at me. Those piercing gray eyes meet mine. "I won't be doing stunts, princess. I'll be on set to help with training."
I relax slightly, my gaze roving over his face. "This is because of me, isn't it?"
"Do you want to know what movie it is?" he asks instead of answering, reaching out to brush his thumb across my nipple. It instantly responds to his touch, hardening. My core clenches, heat rushing through me. I swear they get more sensitive every day I'm with him. "You'll never guess."
"An action movie?"
"Nope."
"A spy thriller?"
"Nope."
"A buddy comedy?"
He pinches my nipple, making me moan.
"I give up."
"The Naughty List."
I blink wide eyes at him. "Seriously?"
"Mmhmm," he hums, slipping his hand down my belly. He plunges it between my legs, making me moan and grasp onto his arms to keep myself upright. "I'll be on set with you every day."
"Kaiden."
"I can keep my eyes on you." He flicks my clit and then presses his thumb against it.
"Kaiden."
"You can be my afternoon snack."
I cry out his name when he plunges two fingers inside me and curls them up, striking against my G-spot. Rational thought flees as pleasure rips through me, leaving me a stuttering mess in his arms. I ride his hand, moaning and whimpering.
Somehow, he manages to fuck me with his fingers and undo his towel. It falls to the floor, his cock springing free. I wrap one hand around his thick shaft, gripping him tight. He growls my name, and then he's spinning me around to face the mirror.
I lean against the counter as he steps up behind me, filling me in one deep thrust.
"Fuck!"
"Kaiden!" I cry at the same time, rising on my toes.
"Goddamn, I was just in this pretty little thing an hour ago," he grunts, pounding into me. "And I still want to wreck it."