"You're everything to me, lynn. We've been through so much and I'm not about to ruin what I have with you for anyone in the world.""Yeah? Then why is Monique Starr here?" The question came out before I could stop myself.His brows furrowed before he released me. "She's a partner, lynn. Nothing nothing less. And because she doesn't do scenes anymore, she now manages several of the actors and actresses I need for my studio to become a success. I know I should have told you, but I didn't think it would be that big of a deal."I snorted. "It might not have been if you haven't..." I stopped myself before the next words came out. They weren't fair of me to say and Drake didn't deserve them. Who he fucked and/or filmed with before me wasn't my business."Haven't what? Fucked her?"When I didn't say anything and my eyes found Pierre's, he was scowling at me. Yeah, I knew I was being a giant little whiner right now, but god damn it, I couldn't help it! "That meant nothing to me! Just because
DRAKE'S POV Watching lynn walk out of my office with luis put a heavy feeling in my stomach. I knew she had insecurities about all of this, but I didn't know how else to show her that she was the only woman for me. I may need her best friend to help me through this one too. Thank God for luis.Speaking of luis, I didn't understand why he didn't just come to me for a job right away. Here I thought I was meeting some guy named Jack who had all this experience in what I was looking for, and lyis walks in. I conducted the interview, but I already knew I was going to hire him.He might be Lynn's best friend, but he was becoming an important part of my life too. I couldn't wait to start working with the guy and really start seeing the company move forward.A light knock came from my door before it cracked open and Oliver's face popped in."Got a minute, boss?"I waved for him to come in, but he wasn't alone.Monique followed him in and I knew immediately where Lynn's little freak out had s
"I just... I just don't want to sound like a crazed, jealous girlfriend." She nibbled her bottom lip before she turned to me. "I do trust you, Drake, I just get so overwhelmed with all of it."I nodded as I framed her face with my hands. "I totally get it, lynn. This industry is a lot to swallow, but you should know I would never hurt you.""I know that," she whispered as she tried to pull her gaze from mine, but I wouldn't let her."Do you? Because the way you looked and the things you said back in my office makes me doubt that. I love you, lynn. My job is just that. Those naked women have nothing on you, babe."She snorted. "Right. Have you seen I look nothing like-""That's my favorite part about you. You don't look anything like them. You're real, you're compassionate, and you're mine. Since the moment I knew my feelings for you were deep, I haven't looked at a single woman with lust. Hell, I barely did that before you anyway."She half giggled, half sobbed and I prayed my words h
LYNN'S POV The thought of leaving Drake behind while I went back to Seattle for the weekend left me nauseated. I knew in the bottom of my heart that I could trust him, but I also knew how much these women could be vultures. They better all keep their hands to themselves while I was absent, or I'd come home to crack some skulls.Excitement coursed through me as I packed a small bag. I hadn't seen my true family since I was last home, watching who I thought were my true family be put behind bars. I'd kept in contact with my immediate family as much as I could, but the thought of seeing them again made me anxious. We had lost so many years, yet they never made me feel like I was a stranger. I was family.A light knock came from the door as I smiled and turned, hoping it was Drake. Dakota's warm smile greeted me instead and my smile widened."Hey, Dakota. I haven't seen you for a while. How did your appointments go today?"She nibbled on her bottom lip. "They went fine. The baby's fine.
"What is my brother going to do without you for a whole weekend?" Dakota asked with a chuckle as she stepped up behind me. "He's going to lose his marbles."I was flattered with thoughts of Drake going crazy without me. We hadn't spent more than a few hours apart since we'd met. This weekend was going to be brutal, especially with the dangerous thoughts swirling around in my head."Drake will be fine. Besides, he's got an event to keep him busy." I had no idea what this event was truly about and it made me nervous."Don't worry, lynn, I'll keep an eye on him," luis offered. "But I can't promise to keep my hands off of him." "I laughed, truly needing his stupid remarks right now. If it weren't for luis, I probably would have lost my mind by now."Keep your paws off my man," I warned with a smirk."Who's keeping their paws off of me?" Drake asked as he appeared down the hallway. "Surely not my woman." He pushed by luis and wrapped his arms around my waist, pulling me tightly to his che
DRAKE'S POV Even though I was happy for lynn getting to go home and spend time with her real family, I hated that she was gone. She had literally just moved in and I felt like we hadn't had any one-on-one time together just yet. This weekend was going to be hard without her here, but I'd keep my selfishness to myself and greet her with a smile when she returned home to me.As I got ready for the meet and greet this weekend, I checked my emails for the hotel confirmation for the millionth time today. My nerves were all over the place. Everything was riding on this event and I couldn't screw it up. If I wanted to make lynn happy and get rid of I needed to find thirty more actors and actresses this weekend. It wasn't going to be easy."Yoo-hoo! The party has just arrived!" Luis's voice reached me before his presence did.I turned toward my bedroom doorway and smirked, shaking my head when he finally arrived. The guy wore a pink feather boa around his neck, star shaped purple sunglasses,
The place was packed. There wasn't much room for walking around and that put a smile on my face. Knowing that it was this packed gave me hope that we'd find the thirty people we needed for the studio without problem."Hello Drake."I froze at the voice behind me, groaning as I turned around and tried to put a professional smile on my face. Monique stood there with her hand on her hip and a smirk lifting her lips. Her eyes slid up and down my body before she sauntered up and placed her hand on my chest."You're looking delicious in that suit of yours, Drake. I've always loved you in this." Then she leaned forward and pressed her lips against my jaw."Um, excuse the hell out of you. No touching!" Luis grabbed her arm and pushed her away.She stepped away from me unsteadily as she scoffed and pinned Luis with her gaze. "Who the hell are you?""I'm Luis. Don't forget it. Actually, please do. You don't deserve to know who I am."Her eyes took him in before she laughed and looked at me. "Is
LYNN'S POV I woke with a smile on my face as I stretched and instinctively pushed my hand toward the empty space beside me. I knew Drake wouldn't be there, but a girl could dream, right? He hadn't touched me last night, obviously, but the way he spoke into the phone as I touched myself was close enough. The things I'd done since meeting Drake left a blush on my cheeks, and I wanted to keep exploring.After I dressed for the day, I sauntered downstairs to hear the ruckus in the kitchen. Warm laughs and booming conversation echoed into the massive hallway, making me smile once more. This wasn't something I was used to growing up. Most mornings consisted of Melissa screaming until she got her way from one of my so-called parents. Every morning was a nightmare."Good morning!" Everyone shouted the moment I stepped into the kitchen.I froze in my spot as I smiled shyly at them, tucking a strand of hair behind my ear. I think I mumbled a greeting back to them, but I couldn't be sure."I ho