Page 12 of Princes of Hollywood

My eyes pop open and Wyatt is right there, so close I can feel his breath on my lips. My heart strains against my rib cage as I search his eyes.

“Come on, kitten. Let’s see what the big bad wolf wants now.” Wyatt’s hand tangles with mine, and I suck in a breath.

What is happening? Things like this don’t happen to people like me. They just don’t. But I know I want more.

When we walk down the stairs, we’re met with looks that make me feel like prey. My heartbeat quickens even more, and I stop. Or I would have if Wyatt wasn’t holding my hand and dragging me forward into this den of wolves waiting eagerly to devour this sheep.

“We want to discuss our offer with you.”

My breath catches at Aiden’s words. This is really happening? Because my life has been one shit show after another. So far it sounds fantastic, but there’s always a catch.

“Your offer?”

Wyatt releases my hand, and I stand there dumbfounded among gods.

“Come on, poppet.” Roarke walks up to me and puts his hand on the small of my back, gently leading me over to the table. Tingles race through my veins. “We have some things to discuss.”

He pulls out a chair for me. I sit and watch as the others fill the table around me. Blowing out a breath, I drag my ass out of the clouds. This is a job, just like any job, but it’s also living with four really hot men who ooze sex appeal.

I don’t know how this is going to end, but I’m excited to find out.

Chapter 4

Are You Going to Be My Girl?

GREER

Okay, so maybe I’m easily intimidated or maybe these guys are just beyond what nature intended, because I’m not usually attracted to guys until I get to know them a little better. Chad and I dated for a month before we even kissed, but once that happens, I’m all in for better or worse. Or terrible in Chad’s case.

Which is where my new motto comes in: sex does not equal love.

“We need to draw up some legal documents still.” Mason reclines in his chair. Even though his body is at ease, there’s this power to him that’s undeniable. He’s not as gorgeous as the two movie stars, but he’s still handsome, and there’s this dark air around him that draws me.

“Okay.” I expected that much.

“An NDA, obviously, and a contract.” Mason glances at Aiden. He smiles and my world turns upside down even if it isn’t directed at me. Mason smiling is powerful enough to make my ovaries explode.

I must have made a noise, because his gaze flicks to me knowingly. I cross my legs but don’t drop my gaze. While I may be afraid of him, I don’t want him to know that. He doesn’t need more power over me.

“Aiden, do you want to explain everything?” Mason steeples his fingers in front of his mouth, pressing them against his full lips. Somehow these guys make me feel like I’ve won a lifetime membership at an all-you-can-eat man buffet. I need to get over that shit and quick.

This is a job, not a bar. I’m going to do what they need me to do and figure out my life while I have a comfortable home. I can’t screw this up by sleeping with any of them. No matter how tempting.

Aiden passes me a handwritten note with numbers that make my eyes bulge. “The first number is your monthly salary.”

The number is more than I made in a year at the diner with tips. I bite my lip at the next number, which is a lot more. I don’t think I’ve ever been offered so many zeros.

“We need someone who won’t ditch us during production.” Aiden runs a hand through his curls, and I meet his light blue eyes. He gives me his world-weary look. “We’re looking for someone now because the guy we had before tried to sell me drugs.”

My hand covers my mouth. “That’s fucked up.”

“Exactly. We’re due to start filming next week, and we need someone immediately. The second number is the bonus in addition to your salary if you stay until the end of filming. About four months.”

I swallow, knowing there’s an even larger number below that, but I nod.

“The next number is if you stay through during postproduction and the premiere. The production company wants me sober for that year as well, and finding someone new is difficult.” Aiden sets his hands on the table between us. “Which is why we would be willing to give you those bonuses for staying the entire time.”

I do a quick calculation of the monthly salary for a year plus the bonuses. It would be more than enough to finally reenroll in college and do something with my life. It would also afford me the time to figure out exactly what that thing could be.

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