DRAKE'S POV As I stared at the email on my computer, I blew out a breath and tried not to freak out. I had several actors and actresses willing to join my studio, but my old boss was trying to destroy me before I could even get started.The prick was trying to sue me for trying to make his employees breach their contracts. What that prick clearly failed to remember was that I was an employee of his once too. There was always a way out of a contract, but I wasn't trying to make anyone leave their position there. They all came to me willingly. You wouldn't find a help wanted ad for my studio anywhere. I knew enough people in the industry to cast my own films.I jumped when my cell rang and cursed beneath my breath for being so damn jumpy. One glance at the screen told me that it was Dakota and I answered it quickly."Hey, how did your appointments go?" I greeted her."They were just fine. Me and the baby are perfectly healthy, but..." she trailed off and I knew instantly that she was a
"Where are you off to?" Lynn asked shyly as if she had no right to ask me that.I'd have to squash her insecurities real fast. This relationship might be new to both of us, but she had every right to know where I was going and I didn't want her to feel bad for asking."I need to head down to the warehouse to take care of some things. You want to join me?"Her eyes lit up as she nodded. "Let me just run this inside and I'll be right back."She ran toward the house door as I watched her the entire way. I loved that she was living with me now, knowing I'd get to see this every day. Before we agreed to this, she always treated my home like she was a guest. I didn't want her to feel that way anymore though."So there was a little problem while we were out shopping," Pierre admitted.My gaze whipped in his direction. "What kind of problem?""Paparazzi problems."I groaned. "Is she okay? What happened?" "Oh, she's totally cool, but... she did seem a little off on the way back. You should ta
LYNN'S POV This was not at all how I thought today was going to go. I wanted to come down and see what Drake had been working on and where he'd be working, but now I was doing work for him? Yeah, because this wasn't awkward at all.My camera hung around my neck as my heart pounded. I had no idea what to expect from this photoshoot, but I'd assume it had to deal with taking photos of a bunch of naked women. Was I prepared for this? It wasn't too long ago that I had a hard time accepting his career choice, and now he wanted me to take photos?I could do this. I was the girlfriend of one of the top actors in the adult film industry; naked women shouldn't intimate me. But they did.My insecurities were strong today as I looked down at my attire. I didn't think my black leggings and tie-dyed AC/DC belly shirt would compare to the attire these women would come in here wearing. I always pictured porn stars living this glamorous life with closets full of high-end designers. My days of shoppi
Walking up behind Drake, I began snapping photos of the actress he was doting over. There was always something so raw in the way photos could capture moments when people least expected it. I knew this isn't what he wanted, but it just felt right.Once he stepped out of the way, the woman began posing in sexual maneuvers that perked up her breasts and extended her butt and hips out. I snapped photos left and right, moving around her as if I had done this for years. I mean, I had, but not in this type of field.I got lost in the moment of taking photos as one actress after another took their turn in front of the backdrop until it was the men's turn. Their poses were different, more masculine and domineering. It gave me the idea of having photos of Drake like this for my personal stash. I bet I could get him to pose like this for me; naked too!When I had exhausted my finger on the capture button, the actors and actresses all thanked me up and down, except for the bitch who clearly wante
"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.