Page 27 of The Bodyguard

“We need to move me off this job,” I tell him, then drop my arms. “You need someone else doing this, Aidan. I’m not the right person.”

I turn and walk out.

CHAPTER SIX

SAVANNAH

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I toss and turn, unable to sleep, and then flop onto my back, staring into the dark. My mind is racing with a million different thoughts. Which is not surprising given the day I’ve had.

I received a threat.

STOP FUCKING NICK MARCIANO OR I’LL EXPOSE YOU

The thing is, I’m not.

Who thinks they have evidence to prove otherwise?

I’m rattled, but not worried because Nick and I have never been sexual. But with AI and clips from our movies, things can be put together to make anything look like...well, anything.

The question most on my mind is why would someone want to do this?

This kind of thinking is a road to insanity.

With tens of millions of fans, it could be anyone.

I sent Michelle a message telling her what happened, and she told me not to worry about it. That these things are part of being a star.

I know that after a few years in the game but can’t help but feel there’s something off with it.

Ryder seemed to agree.

I try to focus on my good news. HUGE news. I’m nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever believe this could be possible.

All I ever wanted to do was act and make it my paid profession. Now look at my life.

I’m so proud of myself.

Then I recall the call with my father and sadness descends over me as I curl up in a ball.

What is his fucking problem? He should be proud of his daughter.

Some people are threatened by others’ achievements in life. Even parents.

Sigh.

Ryder. Like a rock, he took over tonight and told me to have dinner and go to bed.

God, he’s so handsome. Like drop dead gorgeous, melt your panties, and please fuck me so hard I can’t think handsome.

I tried all day to control my body’s reaction, but every time he opened the car door and I had to brush past him, every time he glanced my way—doing his job—and our eyes met, my tummy filled with butterflies.

Despite being rude to him, he was kind when he saw me in tears, and I won’t forget that.

You need someone to protect you.

He takes my protection seriously and after receiving that creepy note tonight, it’s time I did, too.

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