Page 146 of Rule Breakers Fall Hardest

“This is Sammy,” I say proudly, smiling at my son in the highchair.

“Do you guys know what you want to drink?”

We both opt for water, and Rory goes off to get those and a basket of breadsticks.

“I don’t know what I want,” Rosie whines over the menu. “Everything sounds good.” Sammy giggles at that, and she smiles over at him. “Did you think that was funny?”

He laughs again, smacking his hands against the table.

“How is it that everything he does is cute?” Rosie asks me.

I shrug nonchalantly. “That’s my half of the DNA hard at work.”

She rolls her eyes playfully. “I should’ve expected that.”

When Rory returns with our waters and a basket of breadsticks, she pulls out her order pad. “Have you guys decided what you want?” She lifts both brows as she digs in her apron and pulls out a pen. “And please, for the love of God, don’t order the steak. Mascen always gets it just to mess with me. It’s an Italian restaurant. I highly recommend sticking with the pasta.”

My lips twitch at her sass. She’s literally exactly what Mascen Wade needs to keep him in line.

Rosie laughs, closing the menu. “No worries. We’re definitely not here for steak.”

“Have you decided yet?” She clicks her pen.

Rosie’s lips twist back and forth. “I think I’ll go with the carbonara.”

“Excellent choice. And for you?” Rory sizes me up like she expects mischief.

“The lasagna.”

“Mid-choice, but I accept it.” She winks.

I shake my head at her antics.

When she walks away, I text Mascen.

Me: Your girlfriend is giving me a hard time. I see why you’re perfect for each other.

It’s comical how fast Mascen replies.

Mascen: Why are you with my girlfriend?

Me: Calm down, jackass. I’m getting dinner with my wife.

Mascen: Dude. I heard you got married, but I didn’t quite believe it. Also heardyou’ve got a pet?

Me: A pet?

Mascen: Your spawn.

Me: Yep, and he’s just as cute as I am.

I snap a picture of Sammy’s drooly smile and send it to Mascen.

Mascen: Don’t stay there too long or Rory will start asking me when we’re having one.

Mascen: Make sure to tip her well, or else.

I chuckle to myself and tuck my phone away.

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