Page 61 of Rockstar's Accidental Marriage

“Morning,” I reply, handing him his coffee.

He takes a sip, his eyes slightly narrowing as he studies me. “How are you feeling?”

I hesitate, debating whether to admit the truth. But his gaze is steady and warm, and I know he’ll see through me if I lie. “Not too bad this morning,” I admit, my cheeks flushing.

His lips curve into a smirk, his eyes gleaming with satisfaction. “We’ll have to keep that in mind.”

“Don’t get too excited,” I warn, biting into a muffin to distract myself from the flutter in my chest.

As he leans in to kiss me, I can’t help but smile because I really am feeling quite good.

The house feels quiet as we make our final rounds, checking for anything we might have missed. I'm struck by how much I'll miss this—not just the physical intimacy, but these quiet moments where it's just us, no complications, no pressure.

I’m going to miss this place,” I say softly, my voice tinged with wistfulness.

Sam nods, his expression thoughtful. “It has been good for us.”

I give a last look around. But I know it’s time.

As the truck pulls away from the gravel driveway, I keep my eyes firmly on the road ahead, refusing to look back.

Cass’s office-studio is a hive of activities when we arrive. The energy is thick, a mix of excitement and nerves buzzing in the air. This isn’t just Cass’s territory anymore—it’s mine, too. I take a deep breath, adjusting my notes as I step inside.

Sam follows close behind. His presence helps steady me, though I can sense his tension. He’s been quieter than usual this morning, his jokes fewer and softer. I wonder if he’s feeling the same mix of anticipation and apprehension that I am.

Inside, Cass sits at the round conference table, Kendrick beside him with Cassidy perched on a chair. They look like the picture of a perfect family, and a pang of something sharp twists in my chest. Is it jealousy? Happiness for them? Or just the ache of wanting that for myself someday?

The rest of the band filters in—Vince with his hoodie pulled up, Luke clutching a muffin, and Nate looking like he’s just crawled out of bed.

I clear my throat, drawing everyone’s attention. “All right, team. Let’s get started. We’ve got a lot to cover before we hit the road.”

Cass leans back in his chair, letting me take the lead.

“This tour is a big deal,” I continue, my tone brisk and professional. “Ticket sales are good, and we’re playing some of the best venues we’ve ever booked. But that also means expectations are high. We need to be at the top of our game.”

Nate nods, strumming his fingers against the table, while Vince yawns, clearly unimpressed. Luke leans back, feigning disinterest, but I catch the flicker of curiosity in his eyes.

“The setlist is solid, but we’ll need to be flexible for encores,” I say, glancing at Cass. “Kendrick has already coordinated with the venues to ensure everything runs smoothly.”

Kendrick gives me a small nod, her smile warm.

“The tour buses are ready,” I add. “Relying on the buses, not penthouses and hotel rooms, means we should break even on the tour costs earlier than expected.” I glance up. “Cass and his family will be on one. Everyone else is on the second bus.”

“Great,” Luke says, leaning back further. “Another tour stuck on Vince’s snoring bus.”

“Hey,” Vince snaps, tossing a wadded-up napkin at him.

“Focus,” I say, crossing my arms. “We’ve done this before. You know the drill. You’re professionals. Act like it.”

My gaze sweeps the table, meeting each of theirs in turn. Sam’s lips twitch in what I can only describe as grudging approval, but he doesn’t look away.

“Any questions?” I ask, arching a brow.

“Yeah,” Luke jokes, “Do we get snack breaks?”

A few chuckles ripple around the table, and I roll my eyes. “Snack breaks are on your own time. Meeting adjourned.”

Outside, the tour bus engines are silent. Cass and his family pile into the first bus, Cassidy bouncing up the steps with endless energy. Kendrick gives me a quick hug before following her, and Cass shoots me a grin as he hoists a box of equipment inside.

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