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    I just can’t imagine that Marc could ever slip back into his old, dark ways. We’re so close now. My heart tells me not to worry – at least not on the ‘ Marc growing cold’ front.
    My head, on the other hand, begins its usual run through of all the reasons why it’s crazy that Marc and I are together. After all, he could have pretty much any woman he wanted.
    I remember the pictures of Marc with gorgeous models and Hollywood actresses on his arm. Of course, that was way before we got together. But god, I wish I’d never seen those pictures. Compared to those women, I’m nothing.
    Shut up Sophia. You’ll drive yourself crazy.
    I snap my eyes closed and try to chase all my horrible, ugly insecure feelings away. But sometimes it’s tough. Coming from where I came from, it’s hard to believe that I can truly stay where I am now – in the home of a billionaire, who also just happens to be drop dead gorgeous. Oh, and I shouldn’t forget that I’m also playing a leading role in a major West End musical beside Leo Falkirk.
    God, life is crazy sometimes.
    I hear the bang of hard feet on the staircase and sit up straighter.
    The bedroom door springs open.
    Marc strides towards me, pushing his hair back from his forehead.
    ‘Marc?’ I swing my legs from the bed.
    ‘Sophia, there have been some developments. I think now would be a good time for you to visit your father for a few days.’
    ‘ I’m going to stay with him tomorrow. After the Christmas Eve performance. Leo and I were planning on going over a few songs today. At the theatre. Remember?’
    M arc’s face darkens. He stalks back and forth, then turns to me. ‘Fine. But when you finish your performance tonight, you’re to go straight to your father’s house. Keith will drive you there. I’ll have your things sent over today.’
    ‘Marc, what’s going on?’
    ‘Nothing for you to be concerned about. But it’s best you stay at your father’s place right now. What time did you arrange to meet Leo?’
    ‘I didn’t. You know Leo, he’s a “let’s wait and see” kind of guy. We said we’d play it by ear.’
    ‘Phone him now and see if he wants to meet in the next hour. If he agrees, I’ll have you taken to the theatre. You’re to stay there until after your performance.’ Marc begins pacing again.
    ‘ Marc . This is crazy. You want me to go and spend time with Leo? Last night, you were acting sort of jealous.’
    ‘Jealous?’ Marc’s eyebrow tw itches. ‘Of Leo Falkirk? Do I have something to be jealous about?’ His voice is low and foreboding.
    ‘No. Of course not.’
    ‘I’m protective of you where other men are concerned,’ Marc growls. ‘Especially irresponsible men. I didn’t like Leo putting his hands on you last night. And I don’t like the thought of him entertaining you in his dressing room, away from everyone else. Anything could happen.’
    I laugh. ‘But it wouldn’t.’
    ‘ You might not want something to happen, but he might.’
    ‘Meaning?’
    ‘Meaning all I know of Leo Falkirk is that he’s a boy in a man’s body. I don’t trust him to behave responsibly.’
    ‘Well I do,’ I say , standing. ‘He’s a good guy.’
    Marc comes cl oser to the bed, towering over me. ‘If he ever touches you against your wishes, I’ll kill him.’
    I feel Marc’s hand come into my hair, but I turn away so his fingers slide free. ‘He wouldn’t. I told you. I know him.’
    A frown cuts into Marc’s forehead. ‘How well do you know him?’ His words have a dangerous edge to them.
    ‘Well enough to know he’d never hurt me.’
    Silence. It takes me a moment to realise how Marc could have taken those words , and by the time I see the pain in his eyes it’s too late. I’ve lost him, at least for the moment.
    ‘Marc —’
    ‘Call Leo and see if he’ll meet you. I need you to leave the townhouse as soon as p ossible. There are things I have to take care of.’
    I feel sick . ‘I didn’t mean ... about