his hands…
Will shook his head to clear it. He’d walk away from the show if Aidan couldn’t get rid of her. He’d have to. Spending too much time with her would ruin his plans, that much was obvious.
It wasn’t her fault, and he regretted being rude to her. Will thought Aidan had made his position clear to the network. Normally, individual production companies handled shows like this but gO! Network had their own way of doing things, providing the film crews and producers. It gave them more control over content. More importantly it meant Will didn’t have the authority to order someone off a shoot if assigned by a network wonk.
Aidan had assured Will his talks with the network elicited promises of no women allowed.
Will rested his head against the wall and closed his eyes, his heart finally slowing. He didn’t need this tonight. Especially not on a Wednesday.
Once he composed himself, Will returned to the area they used as their base. Kal Martin sat next to Aidan behind a bank of equipment as he explained the technical end of things to her.
Will took a deep breath, tried to ignore her scent, and stuck out his hand. “I’m sorry I came off like a jerk.”
Kal looked at him with a cold, appraising stare. She nodded, then shook hands with him. Something akin to an electric shock coursed through his body, practically lifting his hair from his scalp.
Wow.
It took him a few breaths to realize he still held her hand and release it. He hadn’t had a reaction like this to a woman since—
No. Focus.
* * * *
Kal hoped her eyes didn’t bug out. What the heck was it about this guy? She should be lambasting him for his poor manners, yet she struggled not to drool over him. Shaking his hand felt like getting a shock, started fires burning deep inside her, ignited feelings she’d never experienced before.
“Yeah, okay,” she mumbled. “Thanks. I appreciate that.” She hoped her tone sounded as chilly as she intended. She had to come off sounding professional and not like she panted over him.
And she was panting over him.
Will ran a hand through his dark hair. Kal fought the urge to jump up and help him with that personal grooming task. This was so not like her!
“Aidan,” Will said, “I’m going to run outside for a few minutes.” He picked up a two-way radio. “Call me if you need me. I’ll help out with the investigation tonight. You stay here at base with…her.”
Before Aidan could answer, Will quickly turned and left. Kal couldn’t pull her gaze away from the sight of his tight jeans clinging to his firm rear end.
She shook her head. Okay, she needed a cold shower, that’s all. There was no way in heck she’d get involved with someone she worked with, especially not a TV personality.
Dang sure not a guy who chased ghosts for a living.
Aidan said something and Kal tried to focus. “Sorry, what?”
He laughed. She’d immediately liked Aidan, felt at ease with him, a total contrast to his brooding cousin. “I asked how many shows you’ve produced before.”
“None. This is my first one. I mean, I’ve worked on others, but not been in charge.”
He almost hid his surprise, but she noticed the subtle arch of his eyebrows as he tried to digest that news. “Ah. So we’re the lucky ones who get to pop your cherry?”
She blushed. He immediately realized how it sounded. “Sorry. I shouldn’t have said it like that. I’ll warn you now, my big mouth gets me in trouble. Just do what everyone else does and tell me to shut up.”
She laughed. “No, that’s okay. It was funny. I’m just…I’m nervous.”
He did a horrible Bogart imitation. “Shtick with me, shweetheart. I’ll take care of you.”
She laughed again. “Thanks, Aidan.”
“Hey, we’re on the same team.”
Chapter Three
The shoot wrapped around three in the morning. It took over an hour to break down the equipment and pack, and was nearly six o’clock by the time they returned to the office and