Page 32 of Stuck with the Billionaire Celebrity

“Devon.”

“Theo, you’re fine. I promise.”

I blow out a very long breath as I pinch the bridge of my nose.

“Did I overreact?”

“I’m going to go with yes, which is really odd for you. You’re typically calm and collected regardless of what’s happening around you. I knew Grace…”

I stop listening to what he’s saying because he’s right. I am typically calm and collected at all times.

The problem is, Grace is everything I’ve ever wanted in a woman—smart, kind, strong, vulnerable in a way that makes you want to protect her, but also fierce enough to stand her ground.

She’s real.

And in this lifestyle, that’s hard to find.

I run my hand through my hair, pulling at the roots, trying to anchor myself in all of it. I stand up again, pacing the room, my mind racing. I have to figure this out.

“What do I do?”

“Did you try talking to her?” he chuckles drily.

“I…”

“What did you do?”

“I was really gruff with her after it happened because…because all I could think of was that I crossed a line with her.”

“Why would you think that?”

“I’m in control at all times, Dev, you know that but with her, with her, I’m not.”

“Andthat’suncomfortable.”

“I…”

“Listen, tomorrow morning, you need to sit down and talk to her.

There’s nothing wrong with the two of you exploring your feelings for each other, okay?

Grace isn’t Alexia. She’s not going to ruin you—no matter what happens between you.”

I don’t believe him. I’ve been burned too hard in the past.

“Okay, I will,” I lie.

“This isn’t as bad as you’re thinking it is. I promise.”

We hang up the phone. I change into sweats and go directly to my personal gym.

I need to burn off a lot of energy because right now, all I can think about is going to Grace’s room and taking her for round two.

7

GRACE

It’s been days—maybe weeks.

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