Chapter 42: No Holding Back

One way or another, Luca and I need to figure this out. He's been moody as hell recently, and I'm tired of being on the receiving end of it. My career - and many other things - are on the line.

We're silent as we walk to his trailer, and I find myself oscillating between anger and unease. I'm determined to get to the root of his issue - and fast - because I don't think I'm going to survive the rest of the day if we keep having to redo this scene. My poor body can't take it.

By the time we reach his trailer, I've managed to get myself - and my body - under control. I think.

"Okay," I say as soon as the door is shut behind us. "What's the issue?"

He doesn't answer. Instead, he goes over to the trailer's kitchen and pulls a bottle down from the shelf. "Drink?"

I cross my arms. "Don't try to change the subject. If it's something I'm doing, just tell me. I'll have you know I had half a dozen breath mints before walking on set today."

"This isn't about you. And it's not about your brea