Being insecure isn’t good for Parker Williams’ image as an indie movie actor, but he can’t help it. He seems to forget that he snatched an Oscar from the one hit movie he made, and he keeps comparing himself with the success of his boyfriend Declan, who is a blockbuster star. Things get worse when Parker sees how close Declan is to his sexy costar, Ryan Dexter.<br><br>Parker thinks he’s no match for Ryan and leaves without confronting Declan. When he disappears, a worried Declan tries to contact him without result. Then he finds Parker’s cell phone, left behind at the house, and Declan doesn’t know what to do. Should he let Parker go and turn to Ryan for comfort? Is his relationship with Ryan only onscreen, or is there something more between the two leading men? Or is Parker really the star of Declan's heart?

Misunderstandings

“Will you tell him that I’m here?” Parker asked weakly. His shoulders sagged. He’d never felt this exhausted in his life before. He heard Ryan sigh.


“Yeah, I think I will.” Ryan sounded resigned. “And let me tell you one thing, kid. You’re one lucky person to have his heart.”


The air stirred behind him and Ryan froze in place.


“Who’s a lucky person to have whose heart?” Declan’s voice sounded cold. “Who were you calling, Ryan?”


Ryan squeezed his eyes shut. Great. Not only had he learned that Declan didn’t love him, but he would also have to accept the fact that Declan might hate him now if he lied.


“Was that Parker?” Declan asked quietly.


Ryan could feel chilled ire emanating from him. He turned back, seeking Declan’s eyes.


Chapter 6