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“Find something I can use to leash this guy up. Then, I want you to drive him to the nearest groomer and get him the works. Bath, trim, nail cutting.” Noah frowns. Probably not what he expected, but whatever. “Make sure the place can board him overnight.”

“Okay.” He’s looking at me strangely, but I don’t care.

“You’re from L.A., right?” When the kid nods, I say, “Great. If I pay you a few hundred bucks, will you drive him back and drop him off at my house?”

“Sure.” Noah looks pretty happy now that he knows he doesn’t have to deal with me for the rest of the weekend.

“Thanks. Text me your info and I’ll Quickpay you.”

“Yeah, cool, thanks, Nick.”

“Appreciate your help on set, Noah, but now you’re in charge of this guy.”

“Does he have a name?”

I look down at the dog who is maybe some kind of shepherd mix and then nod. “Yeah. Paul.”

“Sounds good and don’t worry about a thing. I’ll make sure he’s all cleaned up and then bring him to you in L.A.”

I nod, give Paul another scratch behind his ear and say, “See you soon, buddy.”

As Noah handles the dog, I wander back to set and head over to the next place I want to shoot. It’s a huge shoe with a sign behind it that says Silver Slipper. When the others see I’m ready, they all jump up and get back to work. We take some time to set up the lighting and then Savannah appears in a short robe.

And, my heart slams against my ribs.

Shit, I totally forgot we had to shoot her in a bathing suit. I try not to pay attention when she slips the robe off and steps on set, but it’s impossible. Everything in me stands to attention and I curse under my breath.

The too-tiny, metallic bikini shimmers in the sun and starts a wildfire within me. Her curves are slim and elegant. Those long legs seem to go on forever and her perfect breasts are high and perky and, if I had to guess, a full B-cup.

I grit my jaw so hard, I’m probably on the verge of breaking a tooth.Relax. Just fucking breathe, Knight.I suck in a deep breath and motion to the slipper.Yeah, great direction. But, I’m scared if I try to speak, my voice will come out raspy and disjointed. Or, worse, crack.

I swallow hard and then do the only thing I can. What I’ve been doing all day. I turn into a complete dick.

“Up on the shoe, Sienna. Let’s go, we haven’t got all day. Jesus.”

She doesn’t say anything, just climbs up.

“Lean back. Stretch out on it.” She does it, but looks far from relaxed. I’m not sure whether it’s because of me or the minimal clothing she wears. “Relax. You look like an uptight virgin.”

Something flashes in her aqua eyes and, for the first time, I wonder if she is a virgin. The majority of models I’ve met are fast and loose.Holy hell.Could it be true? The fire inside hits a new intensity and I need to quench it fast.

“Fucking, relax, I said. It’s not that hard.”

“Sorry,” she murmurs.

“Don’t be sorry, just listen. Now, arch your back. Straighten that left leg out…”

She does everything I say, but I’m not getting the shot I want. All I’m getting is the beginning of a hard-on. And, it’s pissing me off.

“Sienna! Bend your leg. Jesus.”

“You said to straighten it!”

Did I? Fuck if I remember.This little girl has me so mixed up right now, I don’t know right from left or up from down. “Bend it, goddammit,” I hiss. Then, I stalk right up to her and lean down into her face. I lower my voice so only she can hear me. “And, if you ever correct me again, I’ll throw your scrawny ass off my set.”

Frustrated tears fill her eyes and, before I even realize it, she slides off the huge shoe and shoves past me, snatching up her robe. I watch her run away and I shove a hand through my hair. Guess I finally pushed her too far.

And, I feel bad.

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