Ethan’s POV

“That’s the one,” he said. “One of the best performances we’ve ever had, if not the best. We’re keeping it.”

He said some more things and finally released us with a short nod and the word “break.” Someone handed me a bottle of water and a towel. Lila took hers without looking at me and walked toward the hallway that led to the restrooms. I stayed behind for a moment, wiping sweat from my neck and chest, trying to steady my breathing after what had just happened on the bed.

The crew moved around me in low conversation. I stepped away from the main floor to the narrower...