As they entered the arena a few hours later, superstars and staff backstage were clapping as Anna walked in, congratulating her on what she was about to do. Fallon, noticing her nervous tension, stepped up the pace to take her arm in his. Instantly, she took a slow, calming breath as he led her through the crowd.
“Guess word gets around fast here.” She leaned into Fallon nervously.
“You have no idea, beautiful.”
As she entered, Chase walked up with one of their staff. “It’s about time. You all are late.”
“Calm your paws, Chase. There was a layover in Atlanta.”
“Fallon, we need to get her in makeup and get ready. I don’t need your smart mouth right now.” Pushing past, he took Anna’s arm, clearly nervous about the show and what was about to happen. “I have everything ready. We have a pr
