Free Rock Your Body: A BWWM Romance by Susan Westwood

you.”
    “She told me what you threatened.” Tamra leaned close to him. “I don’t appreciate being threatened so you’re on notice. If I say duck, you duck. If I say run, you run. I will have little patience for your spoiled rock star persona. Are we clear?”
    He stared at her for a moment. Kelly just came through the door and had not heard her partner. “Clear.”
    Kelly glanced from one to the other. “Everything okay?”
    “Just peachy,” Colin said hoping she heard the sarcasm in his voice.
    Was he in for more than he bargained for? He liked challenges.
    “What bedroom am I taking?” Tamra asked.
    “The one next to mine,” Colin said.
    Did he see her shudder?
    “Thanks.”
    She brushed past him and carried her suitcase up the steps. Kelly watched her partner. “You sure you want this? She can be professional, but she’s going to be a little surly.”
    “I feel safer this way.”
    He didn’t feel he was in any danger but that was another story. He was having this security detail to humor his agent. Larry was sure someone was going to kill his prize cow so he was building a better barn for him.
    Since Colin was now benefiting from it, he was going to let Larry build that barn all he wanted. As long as it meant he shared that barn with Tamra.
    Hm. Tamra, in hay. Naked. No hay near here, but who knows what he could come up with?
    “If she doesn’t kill you first,” Kelly said.
    “I think I can handle Tamra.”
    “Look. I’m going to tell you something and Tamra will deny it so I will deny that I said it. She’s more fragile than you think.”
    Colin glanced up the stairs to where Tamra had disappeared. “I have trouble believing that.”
    “She’s been hurt by a lover in the past. She has trust issues and her boundaries are pretty secure.”
    “What do you think I’m going to do?”
    “I think because you are so used to getting your way that you are going to try to scale those walls. And then you’ll move on with your life when you’re bored and she’ll be left to pick up the pieces. I’m willing to risk myself for this account but I’m not willing to risk her.” Kelly leaned in closer. “You mess with her, you mess with me.”
    Holy crap. Kelly had a fire in her eyes. “We’re cool. And I’m not the spoiled rock star you think I am.”
    “Oh, yes you are. You practically held your breath today until I relented and talked to Tamra. That’s behavior befitting a toddler, not an adult. Just remember. I’m watching you.”
    She left him standing the hallway, but she hadn’t deterred him. He didn’t play with people’s hearts.
    ***
    Larry chose that moment to visit Colin. He met Kelly at the door, much to his delight. He knew today would be a good day.
    “Hello,” Kelly greeted him.
    “How is our rock star today?” Larry asked.
    Kelly smiled. Larry liked that smile. Maybe more than he should. They had a business relationship. “Well he’s done having his tantrum so I guess he’s fine.”
    “Tantrum? Colin? Not the type.”
    “Well he did for me. Demanded that Tamra be his guard or he’d find some other company to do this.”
    “For the record, he can’t fire you. I have no plans on doing that. I’m sorry for the behavior. It really is unlike him.”
    Kelly glanced at the closed door. “If you say so.”
    “Can I make it up to you?”
    “No need, though you might talk to Tamra. She’s the one being inconvenienced.”
    “Well, you’ve had to smooth some feathers this morning. I need to talk to Colin before his appointment, but could I meet you for lunch in a few hours?”
    “Lunch?”
    “Yes, to discuss your updates on the case.”
    Kelly chewed her lip. “Sure.”
    Larry grinned. “I have your cell. As soon as I can I’ll let you know when I’m available. You pick the place.”
    “Okay.”
    She got in her car and drove away. Then he did a happy dance. He was having lunch with a beautiful woman. Nice.
    He pushed open the front door to Colin’s house to find