Colton's Mistaken Identity. Geri Krotow
bring stories to life and work with great actors like yourself, what makes my life worth it each morning is my family. My wife, these incredible kids. How I got to be so damned lucky I’ll never know.”
“It’s nice to hear that.” Prescott meant it. Too many people in his industry were all about the material and didn’t stop long enough not only to enjoy what mattered, but to share it with others.
Brian’s gaze rested on him. They couldn’t be more than five or six years apart, but the director often filled the role of mentor for Prescott since he’d cast him in his very first film twelve years ago. “You deserve the same, buddy. I know that Iowa calls to you, and I think it’s great that you want to build yourself a place back there. But nothing will protect you and keep you sane from the Hollywood crazies as much as the love of a family.”
“I hear you. Unfortunately the love gods don’t agree.” His mind went back to the ballroom, and Skye Colton. He’d not been enchanted by a woman in so long—even Ariella had been straight, no-holds-barred sexual attraction from the get-go. And while he was incredibly attracted to Skye, there was something more about her. As if she had a special secret she’d only share with him.
“You don’t believe that, man.” The limo halted, and Brian leaned over and affectionately slapped Prescott on the shoulder. “Just look at all the women who are here to meet the award-winning actor.”
Prescott opened his mouth to tell Brian that he wasn’t interested in any of the adulation that fans so generously gave, but the driver had opened their door and the roar of the small crowd drowned out any opportunity to reply.
He stepped onto the red carpet and nodded at his security guards, who waited just feet away. They’d shadow him most of the evening unless he asked them to leave him alone. He noticed a lot more RSPD officers than he had last year. Security was definitely a top priority of The Chateau.
He admired the red carpet’s setting. The Chateau earned its name as it stood in the middle of the valley with all the mountains around it, and tonight with the red carpet, twinkling fairy lights and bright camera illumination, it looked otherworldly. He appreciated the immense amount of work that went into such a show and made a mental note to personally thank the hotel staff.
But the only staff member he was truly interested in stood at the top of the grand outdoor staircase landing. He spotted her immediately. Skye Colton was a blaze of pink glamour as she held out the mic to his costar. The cameras made it hard to keep his gaze on her for long, but only encouraged him to get to his spot so that she could interview him sooner than later. At least that way he’d be next to her again.
Five thirty tomorrow morning seemed too far off. With a desire that was surprising even to him, he wanted to be alone with Skye tonight, to find out what ticked behind those enchanting whiskey eyes.
Prescott wasn’t a stranger to industry events and did his part to grip and grin, making eye contact and sincere small talk with each person who approached him. What kept him going tonight with a bounce in his step and positive attitude was the beacon of Skye at the top of the landing.
Finally it was his turn to be interviewed by the experienced hostess. He’d heard from several other colleagues that Skye had a knack for bringing out the best in each actor, and she never tried to dig out personal information that other entertainment reporters prided themselves on. Of course, the Colton heiress’s realm of reporting was pretty much on social media, but he saw the familiar network logo on the camera and microphone she held. Their interchange would be very public, on a global scale.
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