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I nodded slowly, the truth catching me by surprise "You put your faith inthat happens often I don’t take that lightly"

She leaned forward, running her fingers through my hair "Everyone has faith in you, Paxton You have an entire entourage that believes in you"

I shookis as siinals, Landon, Penna…Nick" I closedtheain "We’re a fa for the ride And those cameras? Don’t be fooled They want to film spectacular stunts for the money, the views, but the outcome works for them either way People aren’t around us just to watch the tricks, they’re there to see the one tiet a hell of a lotoff, because fans love their heroes, but they’re alaiting for them to fall But you…you want to be with me in spite of what I do, not because of it You put your faith in me as Paxton, not Wilder, and that meansas sweet as her orange juice Our lips clung, savored, but never pressed for h

The door flew open behind us

"And the cavalry has arrived-- Whoa, there’s a girl in your bed!" Bobby’s voice burstthe rest of the sheet around Leah, pulling her into my chest to shield her Thank God my back was to the door Shit The creas here a day early, and I’d lost any chance of talking to Little John about the stunt "accidents" without everyone else overhearing

"That’s no girl, that’s Leah," Landon answered, "and if I know Pax, he’s about to tell you to--"

"Get the fuck out!" I yelled over oddamn camera in here I will crush it, Bobby Do you understand?"

Bobby threw up his hands and backed out of the roo the entrance fro just Landon and Penna in the rooriht you’d love an extra day to practice with the whole crew, so we bribed the captain and pulled in a day early"

"Great," I growled, then looked directly at Landon, "now get the fuck out"

He nodded once, and I felt the scar we’d long since laid to rest rip open Leah was limpse of her bare skin, yet this one precious moment had been trampled on Landon turned and walked out without another word Sood to see you, or rather, not see you, Leah!" Penna called out

"You, too, Penna" Leah’s head dug farther in toher voice, but she raised a naked ar

Once I saw the door close behind Penna, I steeled myself for the mess I’d made with Leah For so She shook againstI wanted to cause her I tilted her face up to

"Are you okay? I can’t believe that just happened"

She wiped away a tear and kept giggling "Of course nothing with you would be nor the whole ‘hey guys, we’re together now,’ convo with your crew"

Her laughter was contagious, and I found ht?"