Page 99 of Heart Break Her

Adrian and Noah both look at Rome, who lets out a sigh.

“Fucking, shit,” Rome pinches the bridge of his nose. “I told you; I’ll take care of it.”

“Then do it,” Adrian gives him a deadpan stare.

“It’s not my fucking kid,” Rome says, annoyed.

His kid?

And here I thought my sex tape scandal with Sebastian was the band’s biggest problem.

“Then let the DNA do the talking.” Adrian crosses his arms, and I realize just how broad he is. He could be ex-military based on the way he holds himself and addresses everyone so directly. He can level a person with one look. “It’s one blood test. Get it done, Rome.”

“My appointment is next week when we head back into the city.” He points a finger at Adrian. “And when I prove she’s lying, you better be ready to sue her ass for dragging my name into her baby-mama drama.”

Adrian rolls his eyes like he fully expects the baby to be Rome’s but doesn’t say anything to argue. Rome continues to stare at Adrian, and the rest of the band look around at each other, seemingly searching for an escape.

“How’s writing going?” Noah breaks the silence.

“Terrible,” Eloise says at the same time Sebastian says, “Fine.”

“You’re writing again?” Eloise looks at Sebastian.

Allof them are looking at him actually, and they seem surprised.

“It’s nothing.” Sebastian grabs a beer. But the look on all their faces tells me it is definitely something.

If he’s been having a difficult time writing lately, I haven’t noticed. Because he’s been sending me lyrics ever since we first started texting each other on the road.

“Can’t wait to hear some of it.” Eloise nudges his arm.

Sebastian just nods and takes a drink.

At a far table, I spot Merry talking to the girls from the bus and decide this is probably band conversation they don’t want me to be a part of.

“I’m going to go catch up,” I say to Sebastian. His eyes follow my gaze to where the ladies are sitting at a table, and he nods.

“Have fun.” He tips my chin up for a quick kiss before letting me go.

I’m pretty sure I hear Noah make a comment about it as I walk away, but I try to tune it out. This is just a fun little fling; no use trying to turn it into something it isn’t in my head.

“Cassie.” Merry smiles when she sees me walking up.

“Hey.” I wave to the table.

Stacy gives me a nod and Quinn stands up to hug me, but Megan does the usual and pretends I don’t exist. Unfortunately, she’s the only one with an open seat next to her, so I sit down with as much distance as possible between us.

“It’s nice up here, isn’t it?” Quinn says, resting her elbows on the picnic table.

I nod.

Merry shakes her head. “You all are crazy. It’s too quiet.”

I’m not surprised that this isn’t her scene. Merry is wild enough to give the whole band’s partying habits a run for their money. Sitting out here in the middle of nature, she looks totally out of place with the dark eye makeup, black outfit, tattoos, and piercings.

“You need to learn to chill, girl,” Stacy says. She’s the opposite of Merry right now, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen her this relaxed. For a woman who usually dresses like she’s going to a business meeting, she’s currently in a bright teal sundress and her tight curls are down, bouncing around her shoulders.

“Save your breath, Stacy. This girl couldn’t chill if her life depended on it.” Quinn laughs, and I notice even Megan breaks a smile at the comment.

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