Hammered (Blue Bay Crew #3)- Cathryn Fox Page 0,31
time. I had no privacy before this, and I am not bunking with Carter.”
“Really?” Summer asks. “Where are you going to go? I’d offer you a room here, but still, no privacy.”
“I thought I’d go to the fishing cabin, stay a while.” Summer goes quiet for a second and I can tell her mind is racing.
“You sure that’s a good idea?” she asks quietly, and I don’t miss the way Haven is watching the exchange, and likely picking up on the worry in Summer’s voice.
“Tyler, if you want your bed back,” Haven interjects.
“I want peace and quiet,” I explain. “That won’t happen whether I’m in my bed or not. Did you see the paparazzi outside the house this morning? I’m so over that shit.”
Haven nods, understanding firsthand what it’s like to be hounded, to have stories made up about you. “Hard to get away from them.”
“Yeah, well, I know a way.”
She gives a half-hearted laugh like she doesn’t believe that’s possible. “I’d give just about anything to have a bit of privacy.”
“Oh, yeah?” She nods, and I grin at her, and say, “I’m going to hold you to that.”
8
Haven
“Okay, Haven, take five,” Mason says with a grumble, and I let loose a breath as he walks away. My God, what is wrong with me? If I don’t stop jumbling my lines, I’m going to be cut. I catch the way Shannon is watching me, concern all over her pretty face as Jonah, my romantic interest in the movie, steps closer.
“You okay?” he asks.
I glance around the set, and my gaze lands on Tyler, who’s been watching the scene while helping his brothers with the exterior strip mall. They’ve yet to use him for the fight scene, so until they do, he continues to work, helping his brothers with set design, and it’s insane how much of a distraction he is. Although I have to say I do like having him close, and he’s not my only distraction.
“Yeah, just didn’t get much sleep last night,” I tell him. “Strange place, strange bed, and a busy racoon outside my bedroom window.” While all that is true, it’s not what really kept me up at night
“I slept great,” he says and stretches his arms over his head. “I don’t care if my trailer ever arrives. Gram’s home cooking is the best I’ve ever had.”
“Yeah, it sure beats donuts and croissants for breakfast. Everyone I’ve met here has been so open and welcoming.”
“I hear Tyler is going to be helping me with the fight scene.” He lightly nudges my chin. “You know for when Zander and I have that fight outside the bar, both vying for your love.” He snorts. “What a weird coincidence that the guy your brother stole the title from is going to be working with us. I bet your brother would have something to say about that.”
“What he doesn’t know can’t hurt him,” I tell him and present him with a smile that doesn’t quite reach my eyes. Rock would lose his shit big time, but honestly, I’m a big girl and I can sleep with whoever I want. The truth of the matter is, I adore Rock. My whole life he’s been my, well…rock. I’d never want to disappoint him or create any kind of conflict.
Tyler picks up a piece of lumber and casts me a fast glance. Our gazes meet and linger a moment too long, letting anyone in close proximity know exactly what’s going on between us.
“The Owens’ are a very talented bunch,” I say. “We’re lucky to have come across them.” I take a breath and let it out slowly. “It’s such a nice small town, don’t you think?” I turn back to Jonah, and his head dips, a half-smile playing on his mouth.
“Since when did you like small towns?”
Always, but why would he know that? He has no idea who I really am, and when it comes right down to it, neither do I. “I like this one,” I say and leave it at that.
“Other than Gram’s cooking, this place is bust. Boring as fuck. What’s with Winchester’s anyway? There’s hardly any action there. I’ll be glad to be back in the city.”
“Blue Bay is what you make of it, Jonah,” I say, and smooth my hand over my short dress when a breeze washes over us.
His gaze slides to Tyler’s, and for a brief second the men lock eyes. “I know what you’re making of it,” he says teasingly, but there’s a measure of