Total pages in book: 93
Estimated words: 90464 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 452(@200wpm)___ 362(@250wpm)___ 302(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 90464 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 452(@200wpm)___ 362(@250wpm)___ 302(@300wpm)
When we reach our table, I’m satisfied to see it’s decorated with red roses and candles. I pull out a chair for the love of my life, and once she’s seated, I move my chair a little closer to hers before I sit down.
My eyes drift over her beautiful face, then I admit, “I’m the luckiest man on this planet.” I reach for her hand and hold it in mine. “You look absolutely breathtaking tonight.”
Her lips curve up. “You must really like this outfit because it’s the fourth time you’ve complimented me.”
I lean into her and brush my knuckles over her cleavage. “Can you blame me?”
“A server is coming,” she warns me, and I reluctantly pull back.
We’re given our menus, and after glancing over the selection of dishes, Nova asks, “What are you in the mood for?”
“You, but seeing as that’s not on the menu, I’ll settle for wagyu tacos and sushi.” I look at her. “What are you having?”
“Hmm . . . I’ll have the wagyu tacos as well and the spinach and cream cheese dim sum.”
I gesture for the server to come closer and give our orders to her and also ask for a bottle of wine.
When we’re alone again, I turn my attention back to Nova and say, “Filming will end soon, then we’ll have to attend a premiere and a few conventions.”
She takes a sip of her water. “Will you have some time off afterward?”
I shake my head. “Right after the premiere of The Eradicator, I’ll begin to work on the next movie.”
“What’s it called?” she asks.
“Man of Wrath.”
The server brings our wine and pours some into the glasses before giving us privacy again.
Nova’s eyebrows draw together with a worried expression. “When will you get time off again?”
“Over December and January, but I have something important planned for those months.”
Something I’ve been planning for the past couple of weeks.
Her shoulders sag. “Damn, will you at least get to spend Christmas week with us?”
I let out a chuckle. “Of course.”
When our orders arrive, we discuss Lainey’s upcoming summer camp while we enjoy the delicious food.
After our plates are cleared from the table, I say, “There’s somewhere else I want to take you.”
Nova nods and takes a last sip of her water before getting up.
I thank the server and manager on our way out, and luckily, I’ve already discussed our plans with Izak, so I don’t have to tell him where to go.
We get into the back seat of the SUV, and Nova gives me a questioning look. “Where are we going?”
“You’ll see.”
It’s a twenty-minute drive before Izak steers the SUV through the gates of the studio.
To keep Nova in the dark a little longer, I say, “I just need to get something from my trailer.”
“No problem.”
Izak stops near the studio where we’re currently filming, and after we get out of the SUV, he drives off because we’re spending the night in my trailer.
“Where’s Izak going?” Nova asks.
“He’ll be back,” I answer vaguely, pulling her toward the alleyway between the two buildings where Jason is waiting for us.
“Hey,” I greet him. “Thanks for doing this.”
“Sure, man. Let’s get you geared up.”
“Geared up?” Nova asks, a world of confusion on her face.
I nod and point at her high heels. “Take those off.”
Even though she has no idea what I’m up to, she does as she’s told.
The second Jason holds a harness out to us, her eyes widen. “I’m not jumping off the building.”
“Yes, you are,” I reply while chuckling. “With me.”
Looking very unsure, she lets me help her into the harness, and while I put on my own, she stares up at the rooftop. “I’m not so sure about this, Easton.”
“It’s safe,” I assure her.
Jason double-checks that our harnesses are secure before walking to the control panel. “Give me a thumbs-up when you’re ready, Easton.”
I wrap my arm around Nova’s waist and tug her tightly to my body. “Will you be my leading lady tonight?”
She lets out a burst of laughter. “Yes.”
I give Jason the signal, and the next second, we’re hoisted into the air.
“Oh God.” Nova chuckles nervously while wrapping her arms around my neck.
Once we reach the top, I help her onto the roof and say, “Stay right here. I’m going to run toward you. Don’t duck out of the way.”
“I’ll try not to,” she says, her features tense. When she glances down, I grip hold of her chin and shake my head. “Eyes on me.”
She does as she’s told while I walk to the starting point. “Ready?” I call out.
“No, but what the hell. Let’s do this.”
“That’s my girl.” I break out into a run, and when I reach her, I grab hold of her as I dive off the roof.
Nova lets out a shriek, her arms quickly wrapping around my neck to the point that she might strangle me.