and glass, filled with dark, churning water

urned to lead. Short, ragged breaths. World s

around her throat. The lake. Dark water cl

thin, reedy thing. "Ron, I'm sorry, I...

rds. I have aquaphobia.

peared at the director's side, concerned look plastered on her treacherous

on raw nerves. "A professional stuntwoman afrai

nded you, she said you were a professional. Entire crew i

s ranging from annoyed to hostile. She

e fired. Blacklisted. Judith's t

quit. Cou

her racing heart. Met the director's gaze.

nt in Irva's e

Irva's. Climbed metal stairs to the high p

in the back, react with shock,

red back like a hungry black eye.

" assistant di

ction!" R

down. Remembered how to breathe. Ju

stunt coordinato

. Muscles coiled.

eard th

ember stepped up behind her. Irva's personal assistant. Woman Kel

the middle of her

ance. Arms flailing. She didn't fall backward. Pitc

throat as the world

la

, dark water enveloped her. R

rector's chair, staring at monitor. "That look of pure

violent entry triggered her phobia in the worst way. Limbs went rigid. T

were spastic, useless. Body, heavy with

t. Waiting for director to cal

assistant, knew the truth. Only they k

lack spots danced. Saw Leo,

rything