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"Leo's right," James adds. "You're extraordinary, love."
James checks his watch and groans. "We need to leave in ten."
"Bugger the convention," Luca mutters, still looking at her like he wants to devour her. "I vote we stay here all day."
"Seconded."
"I have a panel," James says. "And you have a meeting with your agent."
"They'll survive."
Rebecca laughs, soft and sweet. "You can't skip. Your fans are expecting you."
"Don't care about fans right now," Luca says. "Only care about you."
"What about tonight?" James suggests carefully, testing the waters. "After the convention. We could... extend this. One more night."
One more? Don't like that. I want more than one more. I want all of them.
"Just one more?" The words come out sharper than I intend.
"One more," he confirms, voice gentle and understanding. "We shouldn't rush. We barely know each other."
He's right. Damn it. But I don't want to let her go.
Only for tonight, she said.
"One more night," Rebecca says softly, looking between us. "I'd like that."
"Then it's settled," Luca says, grinning now. Bright and happy. "Tonight. After everything. We get you all to ourselves."
"All to ourselves," I agree, already looking forward to it. Already counting down.
"But right now," James says firmly, glancing at his watch again. "We really need to get ready. All of us."
Reality. Right. The convention. Real world. Responsibilities.
I help Rebecca stand. She's wobbly, unsteady, so I keep my hand on her waist, steadying and supporting her.
"Shower," I tell her. "Then get dressed."
"I should go back to my room," she says reluctantly, like she doesn't want to leave either. "Get ready properly. My makeup and everything is down there."
I don't like that. Don't want her leaving. But she's right.
"I'll walk you down," Luca offers, grabbing a shirt. "Make sure you get back safe."
She smiles at him, grateful. "Thank you."
"I'll meet you downstairs after," I tell her. "In the lobby. We can head to the convention together."
Her face lights up. "Really?"
"Really." I kiss her forehead, can't help myself. "Not letting you out of my sight that easy, sweetheart."
"I'd like that." She bites her lip, hesitant. "Though I should warn you—I didn't get a VIP pass. They sold out before I could get one. So I'll be going to the general admission stuff. Later sessions."
"That's ridiculous," Luca says, shaking his head. "You should have VIP access."
