Page 49 of Wicked Brutal

I look up to see Cat is walking toward us with Penny beside her.

Penny drops into the one beside me immediately. “Thank God.”

Cat sits beside Becca. “How are you feeling today?” It’s gentle. Not loaded.

“Okay.”

“Okay good or okay don’t ask?”

“Okay good.”

She smiles. “Good.”

And that’s all. Nobody turns lunch into a pregnancy summit. Penny starts complaining about Xander’s diet. Cat tells her she doesn’t have to eat what Xander eats. Penny says that’s not the point because watching someone eat plain chicken six times a week is emotionally damaging. Becca tells her she’s brave.

I’m halfway through laughing when my phone buzzes again.

Ryan: you done

with lunch?

Ryan: yes

almost

Ryan: who are you with now

I grin.

why

Ryan: because i want to know

jealous?

Ryan: ally

becca cat penny

A few seconds pass.

Ryan: good

you approve?

Ryan: of them yes

and if i said someone else

Ryan: depends who

preston

Ryan: don’t fuck with me

😂😂😂

Ryan: not funny