The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2351

“Alright, didn’t you say there’s an early scene to shoot? Get moving. Don’t keep the cast waiting.”

Everyone knew the drill in showbiz, but when Balfour mentioned that the cast was waiting, Colton quickly scooted out, not wanting to hold Ivy up.

The rest lingered, but Balfour’s presence felt like a thorn in their side, so he shooed them all out before sprawling on Ivy’s couch.

That couch, Ivy’s regular haunt, still carried the sweet scent of her perfume.

Balfour’s furrowed brow eased a touch, but the thought of their earlier spat soured his mood.

He couldn’t fathom when Ivy had thought about leaving him.

Yet, deep down a voice roared clear he wouldn’t allow this woman to walk out of his life. How to prevent it, though, he had no clue.

couch. Ivy’s scent enveloped him, making the tight space suddenly comforting.

eyes closed, and he

ignoring Balfour, her morning performance done and dusted.

morning, Colton was thrilled with the scene – as usual with Ivy. Her ability to layer personal insight on top of the character analysis provided by the writer

at it all morning. Go get some rest,” Colton advised before Ivy could

said, her face still painted for the screen, planning to

crutches, she

open her dressing room door, Ivy found Balfour

crutches clicking on the floor, failing to rouse him.

If you’re this sleepy, why not rest at home? Why come here to disturb me? Isn’t Mara enough for you?”

aloof when awake, yet so innocently harmless in slumber. Looking at his face, she

be cut in two as cleanly as a ribbon.