Where’s another scene?

Have you quit the industry?

“You’ve got to make a decision soon. They’re all your fans. You know I’m by your side, Jason. No one else.” Richard took a seat next to him.

“I can’t lose her.”

“Then it’s time to come clean.”

Nodding, Jason closed his laptop down. “I’m going to get ready and finally tell her the truth. We’re leaving early. If we’re lucky I’ll be able to get there before Dawn.”

He didn’t take his time getting ready.

Dressing quickly in a pair of jeans and shirt, he headed out with Richard. He didn’t want to do this alone, and Richard was his rock.

“Are you okay’?” Richard asked.

“Yes, I’m fine. I just want to get there.”

“Do you want to talk to me first about what you’re going to say?” he asked.

“No. I’m just going to do it, and I’m not going to let anything stop me.”

Jason was determined to tell her the truth.

He parked on the drive outside her house, and without waiting for Richard, he went to her door. Knocking, he bounced back on his feet, waiting.

Sydney opened the door, throwing herself into his arms, and tugging him inside.

“Dawn’s here, and she can’t wait to meet you. She got in early. I wanted to call you, but I didn’t get a chance.”

This had to be the stupidest plan he’d ever thought of. All of the chances he’d had to tell her the truth were gone. Richard quickly joined him, and he was pulled into the sitting room. Dawn had her back to him, and only when Sydney called her, did she turn around.

Any hope that Dawn wouldn’t recognize him was dashed the moment she looked at him. She knew who he was, and she was clearly confused by what was going on.

“Dawn, this is Jason. Jason, this is my crazy sister, Dawn.”

“Is this a joke?” Dawn asked.

Richard cleared his throat, and Sydney made the introductions. Before anything else could be said, something in the kitchen dinged. “I’ll be right back,” Sydney said.

Staring at Dawn, he saw her judging him.

“She doesn’t have a clue you’re Bone Harder, does she?” Dawn asked.

“This isn’t the time,” Richard said, clearly trying to help.

Dawn looked between them. “You’ve both deceived her. Does she even know half of it?”

“I’m going to tell her the truth.”

“Really?” She folded her arms underneath her breasts.

“Yes. I’m not going to lie to her another minute. All I ask is that you give me tonight, and this dinner. She’s been so excited for you.”

“If you have hurt my sister or given her some kind of sex disease, I’m going to make sure I cripple you,” Dawn said, making sure he realized he was being threatened.

Sydney walked in and obviously detected the tension. “Is everything okay?” she asked.

“Everything is great,” Jason said, going to his woman. He cupped her cheek, pressing a kiss to her lips.

“There’s nothing I like more than a little tension at a dinner party,” Richard said, laughing.

Jason wrapped his arms around Sydney, glancing over at Dawn, who was shooting a glare in his direction. He didn’t remove his hand from his woman.

“Dinner is served. It’s your favorite, Dawn. Beef stroganoff.”

“Good. I’ve not had the best food the past couple of weeks.”

“Will you be going away again anytime soon?” Sydney asked.

“No. Enough has happened in my absence. I won’t be leaving your side for a good long while.” Dawn moved up to Sydney, pushing his hand away from her.

Gritting his teeth, he let her have this fight, but he wasn’t going to take all of her shit all night. Yes, he’d lied, but it was up to him to make it right.

Sitting at the table, Dawn wouldn’t stop her heated glares. Richard stopped trying to make small talk. Anything Sydney tried to say had Dawn shooting her down.

When Sydney tried to get Dawn talking with Richard, everything blew up.

“Oh, fuck this. I’m not sitting around here pretending shit anymore,” Dawn said, standing up. “That piece of shit has been lying to you.” She pointed a finger at Jason.

“Dawn? What the hell are you doing?”

Sydney stood this time, trying to calm her sister.

“I’m telling you the truth, which is exactly what this fucker should have done weeks ago.”

“Jason?” Sydney asked.

“He’s a porn star, Syd. He’s not some kind of PA. He’s a full blown, popular porn star.”

Silence rang through the room as Dawn’s words sank in. Jason stared at Dawn, wanting to silence her by putting tape over her mouth. Why couldn’t she have given him tonight?

“What the hell are you talking about? Have you completely lost your mind?” Sydney asked.

“He’s Bone Harder, Sydney. He’s not a fucking PA.” Dawn pointed at Jason, then at Richard. “Bone is more popular than Richard. The only way a PA would ever happen between them is if they’re both fucking it for the big screen.”

Sydney went pale, and Jason worried about her. She turned toward him. “Is this true?”

“I can explain.”

“Explaining is not necessary. Is it true?” she asked.

“Yes.”

“You’re a porn star?”

“Yes.”

“Bone Harder?”

“Yes.”

“I laughed at your name, and you laughed along with me.”

“Yes.”

“And you don’t know if he’s been working while he’s been seeing you,” Dawn said.

“No, I haven’t.”

“Please, you’ve got new videos posted every single week.”

“I’ve not cheated on Sydney. I’ve not touched another woman since I’ve met her,” Jason said. He couldn’t fucking bring himself to do it. It was why his professional life was in the toilet.

“Ha, you’re a fucking porn star. Your entire life is about cheating on the woman you’re with,” Dawn said.

“Is it true?” Sydney asked.

“Of course it’s true, Syd. You can see the truth staring at you in the fucking face.”

“That’s enough,” Sydney said, glaring at her sister.

“Syd?”

“No, Dawn. I’m not going to do this in front of you. I think it’s better if you leave.”

Silence fell onto the group, and Jason couldn’t look away from his woman. She looked so incredibly hurt. His heart was breaking for her.

“Okay, I’ll go, honey.”

Sydney closed her eyes. Richard left along with Dawn, neither speaking as they made their way out of Sydney’s home.

“What is going on?” Sydney asked, looking at him. Tears had welled up in her eyes, and it was like a kick to the gut, staring at her.

This is what he’d been trying to avoid for the longest time. Gripping the back of his chair tightly, he stared across the table. Neither of them was sitting. They were both standing.

“It’s true what Dawn said. I’m a porn star, and I’ve been a star for the last ten years.”

She gasped, touching her stomach.

“It’s true?”

“Yes.”

“Bone Harder is you?”

“Yes.”

Each admission of his lies was twisting him up inside. She turned away from his gaze, pressing her fingers against her mouth as if she was trying to keep in her cries.

“You lied to me?”

“Yes.”

“You’re not Richard’s PA.”

“I’ve never been a PA in the whole of my life. I don’t know the first thing about being a PA.” He took a deep breath, hating what he was saying.

“Why did you lie?” she asked.

“I didn’t want to admit the truth of what I am.”

“You’re ashamed?”

“No.”

“Why wouldn’t you admit the truth of who you are unless you’re afraid?” She wiped away the tears that were falling of their own accord. Each tear that fell was cutting him so deeply.

“A lot of women expect something out of me. You weren’t like that. When you asked what I was, I panicked, and I didn’t want to ruin something that hadn’t begun.”

“I had sex with you without a condom. Am I safe?” she asked.

He winced. “Yes, you’re safe.”

“Are you sure? How many women have you fucked without a condom? I don’t expect to be singled out,” she said.

“Baby.” He moved around the table about to take her into his arms.