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they are. All of them have had a few serious relationships since I’ve known them. The struggle is their schedules and jealousy is a huge issue. You have to have trust, and the girls who present themselves are usually callous bitches who want the fame, and if they feel the slightest bit insecure, the claws come out. This is not something that makes a strong relationship. I honestly think, if and when any of them find the right girl, none of them will hesitate to hold on to her.”

“Okay.” I need to change the subject, even though I’m the one who broached it in the first place. “Any events or anything else coming up that I need to be aware of?”

“Not right now. The guys try to lay low for several weeks after a tour. They were on the road for eighteen months, so they need some down time. There is a charity event in several weeks. I’ll e-mail you the details. Just from talking to Mr. Jones, there are also going to be a few events the label needs for them to attend. I’ll send that as soon as I have final dates. Other than that, just get to know them. Make sure they are fed, and I’ll be in touch.”

“Thank you so much, Cassidy. I’ll be calling you with questions soon, I’m sure.”

“No problem, they’re good guys, just a little spoiled. If you can overlook the orneriness, then you are good to go.”

What about the fact that I’ve slept with Kacen? Can you help me overlook that? “Great. I’m sure we’ll get along fine,” I say instead.

“I’m sure you will. Well, I’m going to head back to the office. You have my number if you need anything.”

“Thank you, again. I’ll walk you out.” I stand and follow her out of my office. Kacen meets us at the end of the hall.

“Hey, I was just coming to find you,” he says to me.

“Well, I’ll leave you to it,” Cassidy says and leaves us standing there in the hall. Kacen doesn’t even acknowledge her.

“You found me,” I say with a cheery smile.

“I want you to meet Nancy.” He reaches out to grab my hand and I pull back. Not a few days ago, I would have latched on without a thought. Things have changed. “Right, she’s in the kitchen.” He motions for me to walk ahead of him.

In the kitchen, there is a woman in her late fifties with salt and pepper hair standing at the kitchen sink washing dishes. “Nancy, this is Logan, my new PA. Logan, this is Nancy. She cleans twice a week and keeps this place from showing the signs that four grown pigs live here.” He winks at her.

“Oh, you,” she shoos him away. “You boys don’t make that big of a mess. I just tidy up a little and do your laundry.”

“You spoil us, and we love you for it,” Kacen says as he pulls her into a one-armed hug. He seems very fond of her.

“Logan, it’s nice to meet you.” She extends her hand for me to shake.

“You as well. You have your hands full with this crew,” I joke.

“Oh, honey, you have no idea.” She grins, turning to Kacen. “I like this one.”

“Me too, Nance. Me too,” he whispers the words, but I hear them.

“Now, off you go so I can finish this up. Logan, I’m sure we’ll be seeing a lot of each other.” With that, she turns back to the sink, continues to hum a tune I don’t recognize, and starts back in on the dishes.

“Kace! Get your ass in here.” I hear from the living room. I don’t know which one of them it was.

Kacen just shakes his head and holds his arm out for me to lead the way. Cole, Gavin, and Tristan are sprawled out over the huge sectional couch. Kacen sits on the love seat and pats the spot next to him for me to sit as well. As soon as I sit, my personal cell phone vibrates in my pocket. Pulling it out, I see Daniel’s name on the screen. Not wanting to deal with his drama, but needing a distraction from sitting next to my sexy new boss, I open his message.

Daniel: I’m sorry. I miss you. I love you. I don’t know what I was thinking.

Me: It’s over. Stop texting.

Daniel: It’s never going to be over with us. We have too much history.

Me: It’s over!

“Boyfriend?” Kacen asks, causing me to jump and throw