Page 137 of Sebastian's Baby

We’re taken to a table in the center of the restaurant, and nearly everyone we pass whispers and points at us as we pass them. Even in fancy hotels, this happens. Being a celebrity is so weird.

I wonder how it went with Lita and her dress at Serenity, and after we order, I pull my phone out to text her and ask. I see a message from Heather, though.

OMG. Lita is so feisty. I almost died! They asked if she and I were having a foursome with you and Harrison. She told them off for asking in front of Megan and told them she would never have sex with Harrison and I would never have sex with you. It was totally epic!

She has a laugh-crying emoji after it, and she’s linked me to a news article that was posted an hour ago.

SEBASTIAN FOX’S NEW WOMAN SPEAKS OUT

Rumors of an affair between Sebastian Fox, lead guitarist of Cruise Control, and Heather Fletcher, who is the wife of bassist Harrison Fletcher, have been running wild for years.

Two weeks ago, however, a woman named Lolita Ciccone was revealed to be pregnant with Sebastian’s child. She was today seen out at a café in Chicago with Heather. The two seemed very friendly as they ate, and there is speculation that Lolita will move to Chicago to be with Sebastian in the near future.

When asked about the rumors surrounding Sebastian and Heather, Lolita adamantly insisted that they were not having an affair. It’s hard to believe she’s so loyal to a man who has been pictured with a slew of women since she met him.

She seemed pretty certain, even if many people still have doubts.

There’s a picture of Lita with the article and she’s beautiful but clearly angry. Heather and Megan are behind her in the picture, but Megan’s face has been blurred out in the picture, probably because she’s underage.

The comment about how many women I’ve been seen with at the end of the article hurts because I hate how it reflects on Lita. Still, I feel oddly proud of her for standing up for herself even while feeling guilty that, again, I’ve brought her into this world to have her life picked apart and be attacked by the paparazzi.

I write a text to Lita to check on her.

Are you okay? I heard what happened with the paparazzi.

While I wait for a reply, I respond to Heather.

Good on her. Was she okay?

I look up at the guys and tell them what happened, then pass my phone to Harrison so he can read the article. When he hands it back, both Lita and Heather have responded to me.

I’m okay. I was more angry than anything. Don’t worry about me.

I quickly reply to her.

I’ll always worry about you, princess. I’m glad you’re okay.

Then, I look at Heather’s text.

Yeah, she was fine. Freaking out about how to cope with the paparazzi long-term. I told her she can always call me to talk. She’s pretty awesome. You should keep her.

I grit my teeth and blow out a breath of air slowly. I’m not sure if she’s under the impression that Idon’twant to keep Lita in my life. I just send a thumbs-up emoji in response and lock my phone.

The food is good, and I push Lita from my mind for the rest of dinner. We go back to Gabriel’s suite afterward and hang out until a bit after midnight.

“We should probably get some sleep,” Harrison says. “It’s a big day tomorrow. Breakfast is booked for eight.”

“Yes, yes, we all know about your hard-on for being punctual, Harrison.” I grin at him as Gabriel and Hayden laugh.

We say goodnight to one another, and I collapse in bed. It was a good night, but I wish Lita were here in this bed with me.

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LEVEL 18 – Sleep Tight

I’m wokenby the sound of ringing nearby. It’s dark, and I’m confused as I try to figure out what’s happening. I blink and look around before I see the source of the noise. My phone is ringing on the bedside table.

I roll over and pick it up in time to see the word ‘Princess’ before it disappears. Concern immediately floods through me, and I call her at once, but my call goes to voicemail. I hang up without leaving a message as a notification about a voicemail from her comes through.

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