tight line, anger pulsing from my gaze.
The emotion ricocheted right off his triumphant smirk.
“Now, now. Let’s not get our panties in a twist. I’m just giving you a friendly reminder of how our little eco-system here at Polychrome Studios works. You want a future in this business, you do as I say and you don’t question me. Are we clear on that, Mr. Jaxon?”
I swallowed, my jaw working to the side.
“Unless of course, there’s something going on between you and my gofer. Now, that would be unfortunate. You see, I know for a fact it would definitely make her life much harder, if you catch my drift.”
The stone in my throat dropped into my gullet, pressing down on me. It took every ounce of willpower I possessed to give a casual shrug and shake my head.
“There’s nothing going on between me and that girl. She was just helping me out.” I clicked my tongue. “I guess I like to see people treated fairly.”
Travis chuckled, stepping toward me and patting my shoulder. “How about you let me be captain on this ship.”
I gave him a tight nod, his threat still ringing in my ears.
He squeezed my shoulder and beamed me another smile that I wanted to punch right off his face.
“You’re a good man, Sean Jaxon. Love having you on the show.”
Catching the look in my eye, he tipped his head and gave me a glare. “But always remember, the show will go on whether you’re here or not. Can you say that about your career?” He gave me a mocking wince. “Once I’m done with you? I don’t think so.” Slapping my shoulder, he stepped back and looked around the small room. “Now, if there’s anything you need help with, why don’t you let Lisa know; I’m sure she can find it for you.”
“I’ll go see her now.” I punched out the words, scrambling to think of something I might need as I shuffled past him.
Breaking into the corridor, I headed back to the set in shell-shocked silence.
What the hell just happened in there?
Travis McKinnon was definitely not the man I thought he was, but that didn’t matter now. All I knew for sure was that I believed every damn word that came out of his mouth...and it made me scared. Not just for my career, but also for Morgan.
CHAPTER TWELVE
MORGAN
I was twitchy for the rest of the day. Travis had me scuttling around the studio all afternoon. Although I hadn’t really done anything wrong in that storage room, aside from not replying to his text in two microseconds, I still felt like I’d been caught doing something really bad.
Heat rose on my cheeks as I stepped out of the bathroom stall and gazed into the mirror. Sean’s hands on my body, his whispered words of longing electrified me. I’d been desperate for this since our first kiss in the parking lot five weeks ago. He was so hot and sweet and funny and...I was falling in love with him.
I rested my hands against the cool countertop and smiled into the mirror. Although we’d only managed two quick dates since we’d officially started dating, we’d spoken on the phone every night. I’d never had a relationship like that before...gotten to know a guy so thoroughly before sleeping with him. I thought it’d drive me insane, but all it did was tantalize me. My muscles vibrated as I imagined our night together. Giddy bubbles shot through my body, most of them bursting as I tried to work out the logistics of my evening. Travis had been in a really foul mood since catching me “helping” Sean, and I had a sinking feeling he’d keep me late.
Damn that man.
I didn’t want Sean to be too tired for work the next day. Maybe I should tell him we could wait until Sunday. I’m sure we could find a quiet, little corner to spend an afternoon.
Glancing at my watch, I figured I had five minutes before Travis expected me back from my break. Surely I could sneak in a quick convo with Sean or at least pass him a note. Skipping out of the bathroom, I tugged my skirt down and headed for his dressing room. He
The emotion ricocheted right off his triumphant smirk.
“Now, now. Let’s not get our panties in a twist. I’m just giving you a friendly reminder of how our little eco-system here at Polychrome Studios works. You want a future in this business, you do as I say and you don’t question me. Are we clear on that, Mr. Jaxon?”
I swallowed, my jaw working to the side.
“Unless of course, there’s something going on between you and my gofer. Now, that would be unfortunate. You see, I know for a fact it would definitely make her life much harder, if you catch my drift.”
The stone in my throat dropped into my gullet, pressing down on me. It took every ounce of willpower I possessed to give a casual shrug and shake my head.
“There’s nothing going on between me and that girl. She was just helping me out.” I clicked my tongue. “I guess I like to see people treated fairly.”
Travis chuckled, stepping toward me and patting my shoulder. “How about you let me be captain on this ship.”
I gave him a tight nod, his threat still ringing in my ears.
He squeezed my shoulder and beamed me another smile that I wanted to punch right off his face.
“You’re a good man, Sean Jaxon. Love having you on the show.”
Catching the look in my eye, he tipped his head and gave me a glare. “But always remember, the show will go on whether you’re here or not. Can you say that about your career?” He gave me a mocking wince. “Once I’m done with you? I don’t think so.” Slapping my shoulder, he stepped back and looked around the small room. “Now, if there’s anything you need help with, why don’t you let Lisa know; I’m sure she can find it for you.”
“I’ll go see her now.” I punched out the words, scrambling to think of something I might need as I shuffled past him.
Breaking into the corridor, I headed back to the set in shell-shocked silence.
What the hell just happened in there?
Travis McKinnon was definitely not the man I thought he was, but that didn’t matter now. All I knew for sure was that I believed every damn word that came out of his mouth...and it made me scared. Not just for my career, but also for Morgan.
CHAPTER TWELVE
MORGAN
I was twitchy for the rest of the day. Travis had me scuttling around the studio all afternoon. Although I hadn’t really done anything wrong in that storage room, aside from not replying to his text in two microseconds, I still felt like I’d been caught doing something really bad.
Heat rose on my cheeks as I stepped out of the bathroom stall and gazed into the mirror. Sean’s hands on my body, his whispered words of longing electrified me. I’d been desperate for this since our first kiss in the parking lot five weeks ago. He was so hot and sweet and funny and...I was falling in love with him.
I rested my hands against the cool countertop and smiled into the mirror. Although we’d only managed two quick dates since we’d officially started dating, we’d spoken on the phone every night. I’d never had a relationship like that before...gotten to know a guy so thoroughly before sleeping with him. I thought it’d drive me insane, but all it did was tantalize me. My muscles vibrated as I imagined our night together. Giddy bubbles shot through my body, most of them bursting as I tried to work out the logistics of my evening. Travis had been in a really foul mood since catching me “helping” Sean, and I had a sinking feeling he’d keep me late.
Damn that man.
I didn’t want Sean to be too tired for work the next day. Maybe I should tell him we could wait until Sunday. I’m sure we could find a quiet, little corner to spend an afternoon.
Glancing at my watch, I figured I had five minutes before Travis expected me back from my break. Surely I could sneak in a quick convo with Sean or at least pass him a note. Skipping out of the bathroom, I tugged my skirt down and headed for his dressing room. He
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