Page 93 of Forbidden King (Magnolia Falls)

Nash

He’s not going to do anything. He’d be signing his own death certificate. Plus, she’s an adult. She would report him if he laid a hand on her, and he’d be arrested.

Hayes

Yeah. We aren’t kids anymore. We actually have a voice now. I just don’t want him to put her through that. She’s been through enough. She deserves a break.

River

Dude, she seems happy. Her store is thriving. She’s got a bodyguard who doesn’t take a day off. (Don’t get a big head, King. But you’ve been really good about it.) So, how about you take care of yourself and come home in one piece, all right?

Romeo

Do you all notice that River is much more logical now? Ruby is clearly rubbing off on him. Normally, he’d say: Saylor is fine. Don’t die. See you soon. But this… this is very Zen of you, brother.

River

I have to agree with Romeo. You’ve gotten so deep in your old age.

River

Hayes

Damn. I missed this. Thanks for the much-needed entertainment.

Nash

You’ll be back for the bachelor party, so we’ll be very entertaining there, I’m sure.

River

Looking forward to it. Hey, King, I hear you’re having lunch with my girl and I’m not welcome. Fuck you.

Such a jealous little asshole. She asked me to have lunch, and I said yes. Saylor is working today, Nash has baseball practice with the all-star Beefcake, and Romeo will be taking dance lessons for the wedding.

Romeo

Thanks for outing me, you dickcock.

They don’t call you Twinkle Toes for nothing, brother.

Romeo

I think I like Twinkle Toes.

Nash

It’s definitely a tougher name than Golden Boy.

Romeo

Listen, I don’t like dancing. But Demi’s mom insisted we take these damn ballroom dancing lessons. Demi promised me that I could just sort of stand there and she’d lead and do all the hard work. I’m just going to show up and look good.

River

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