“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?”
