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Layla Nightshade, a rising star in the acting world, is determined to become one of the greatest actresses. Her journey is fueled by her admiration for Zaya Swanson, a top model with a mysterious, icy heart. Two years after their first encounter, fate brings them together again when Zaya is forced to take on a lead role in a movie alongside Layla.

As they navigate the challenges of the film set, Layla’s warmth begins to melt Zaya’s defenses. However, Zaya’s reluctance to engage in romantic scenes and her disdain for acting create tension. Layla is determined to uncover the reasons behind Zaya’s cold demeanor and help her rediscover the joy in life and love.

Second act

The glass felt cool in my hand, a sharp contrast to the heat pulsing through my temples. I sipped the water slowly, hoping the pounding headache that had settled in since I got home would subside.

The quiet of my living room was usually comforting, but tonight it felt suffocating, the silence only amplifying the mess in my head.

I sank deeper into the couch, pulling a blanket over my lap, but it did nothing to ward off the chill I felt. Zaya's face kept flashing in my mind—her eyes, dark and full of something I couldn't place. Frustration? Hurt? Both?

A voice in the back of my mind whispered, soft but insistent.

I shook my head, trying to push the thought away. It wasn't my voice, not really. It felt like an intruder, threading doubt into moments where none should exist.

She's going to hurt you, Layla. You know she will.

Stop believing in Zaya