Page 33 of Forbidden King (Magnolia Falls)

River

It’s a King thing. But I wish I’d known because I’d have loved to see Oscar Daily’s face when I told him the ointment was for King’s devil’s driveway.

Nash

#priceless

Hayes

My head is still spinning over this, but I do think it’s rather fitting.

My devil’s driveway was chafed as fuck, and the cow tit ointment is pure magic.

Romeo

Words I never thought I’d hear.

Hayes

He’s all ours. Ride or die, bitches.

Nash

Everyone is losing it. See you soon.

I shoved my hands into my back pockets and stretched my back just as Saylor came walking through the door with her mouth hanging open.

“You finished?”

“Of course, I did. You’ve got the furniture coming today, right?”

“Yeah, but we could have all helped paint today while we got the furniture brought in.” She shook her head, her smile bigger than I’d ever seen it.

Totally worth giving up sleep for.

“King, you’re going to be exhausted. Were you here all night?”

“You know I never mind pulling an all-nighter to get the job done.”

Usually, it was pleasing a woman, but in a way, Iwaspleasing a woman this time, too.

“How are you going to have everyone for Easter tomorrow? You’re going to be exhausted.”

“I’m fine. I’ve never required a lot of sleep.”

“Well, I talked to Ruby, and I’m going to come early and help set up. I already told you I’ll make the ham, but I’m going to take on more jobs. It’s the least I can do.” Her eyes scanned the room, and she looked so pleased it made my chest squeeze.

I glanced toward the window to see a truck pull up. Hayes was the first one here.Saylor’s brother.

A reminder.

“I forgot to tell you… you can invite Jalen if you want tomorrow. Obviously, anyone is welcome. I just hope the dude puts on some pants.” I chuckled, and she opened her mouth to tell me something, but Hayes came through the door before she spoke.

“Big day, Saylor girl. You ready?”

“Yes. We just went through this five minutes ago when we were at my house loading furniture.” She chuckled. “But look at this place. King stayed up all night painting the bookshelves.”

“And with a chafed devil’s driveway at that,” the fucker said, and I turned to look at Saylor, who had a puzzled look on her face.

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