Lauren stood in front of her bathroom mirror, applying the last touches of makeup while Wyatt leaned against the doorframe, watching her with that intensity that still made her stomach flip.

"You don't have to do this," he said for the third time that morning.

"Yes, I do." She set down her mascara, meeting his eyes in the mirror. "I'm not letting Liam take my career. This is a screen test with Leo, and I really want this gig, Wyatt. David already apologized for what happened with Liam. He ...