Second Chance-In the mist Book 1 novel Chapter 40

The most beautiful view I've ever had was right in front of my eyes. She was tall, goddess-like, elegant, feminine. My gaze couldn't turn from her. She knew she was beautiful by the way she stood, chin up, trying to figure me out. Her long black sparkling gown took the perfect shape of her body, tracing those luscious curves in its path. I just couldn't take my eyes off her. The dress was as breathtaking as the lady wearing it. She was like an angel descended from heaven, making my beastly world a magical one.

 I didn't know how long I stood there, motionless, unable to articulate a word. I approached her with timid steps, for the infinite time in my life having my heart in my throat racing frantically. The awkwardness of our encounter became warmer and slowly I built up the courage to speak.

"Rebecca, you are ravishingly beautiful!"

After I made her blush to the tip of her nose, I motioned for her it was time to go. I had already offered her my arm, and leaning on me confidently, we started towards the car. From time to time I watched her secretly enjoying her beauty but also cursing through my teeth as the wolf inside me became, with every second, more restless. 

But from the moment we arrived in the enormous room inside the Treasury Hotel, everyone relaxed. Her, me and the other me.

And just as expected, familiar faces of the film industry, actors, directors and scriptwriters alike greeted us. 

"Dominic Stone, if my eyes aren't glad to see you, then I don't know who would be!" a thick voice rang out beside us. It was the director of the movie I played in and also nominated for Best Movie Award. "And it seems that also my eyes are glad to see such a wonderfully beautiful creation made by God himself," he continued, looking at Rebecca. 

"I'm Rebecca Holland, Mr. Stone's partner for the evening. Nice to meet you, Mr..." she intervened in a determined voice. 

"Spencer Collins, director and writer!" It was like I didn't exist anymore. The truth was Rebecca was beautiful, and I took that risk when I invited her. And since all the attention was on her, I had to go with that. And even be proud of it. "Please come to my table. There we can talk better. And it's right next to the stage. I'm sure the gentleman here will win in all categories." 

Rebecca's smile was so wide and bright that it lit up the whole auditorium. Just as Spencer said, we sat down at the table and the discussions on various topics flowed by themselves. As soon as the ceremony began, the room went quiet, and the light dimmed considerably. Still, a spotlight shone on Rebecca's face, highlighting her angelic features. She was lovely to look at. Actors came on stage one at a time and read out the winners in each category. Two were the ones that interested me, the best actor and the best movie award. 

And when it was our turn, we were breathless until they introduced all the actors. 

A storm started inside me I found impossible to stop. The two were becoming more and more familiar. At some point, the bastard even dared to hug her. Everything was spinning with me and by the time I got to where Rebecca was standing with that cartoon of a man, her face was grimacing from amazement to rage. Yet I couldn't help myself.

"Who the hell is this?"

SECRETS

Rebecca's story

As much as I wished I hadn't heard that, there was nowhere to hide. And I didn't expect Logan Elliot, my subordinate, to be here. Was there another undercover assignment I didn't know about? And Dominic seemed to know him, too. It wasn't like Logan was an actor. And the way he made his appearance made me even more confused. I almost couldn't believe my ears. I expected the agency to investigate Tom's death, but I didn't expect Dominic to be so involved. How was that possible if he came to my rescue?