Page 56 of Rules and Roses (Untouchable 1)
“Uh huh,” he said. He tugged my hair once. “Lock the door behind me. I’ll see you in the morning.”
“Night, Coop.”
“Night.”
I leaned against the door after he left and let out a breath. I’d actually been more nervous about Coop’s reaction than I had Mathieu’s kiss. And the French guy was definitely out of the bag. Coop did not keep secrets well.
My phone buzzed, so I pulled it out.
Dessert Options:You got home safe?
I grinned. There were a bunch of other messages.Crap. The guys. I’d muted them. I’d fix that in a minute.
Yes, I did. I had a really good time.
Dessert Options:As did I. Good night, Francesca.
Head back, I closed my eyes.
Nope. I’d look at the guys’ messages in the morning. I was in a good mood, and I planned on sticking to it.
News Flash
Archie: Who was she with?
Jake: What do you mean she waswithsome guy?
It’s like 10:30 at night.
Bubba: Coop? Dude, you don’t drop a bomb like
you found Frankie with a guy at her place
and then just stop. Who is the guy?
Archie: Are either of you close to their places?
Bubba: No. Give him a minute.
Jake: If he doesn’t answer by the time my shoes are on…
Coop:Some guy named Matthew. French.
He came over to make dessert. She’s back…it was a date.
Bubba:…
Jake: …
Archie: Who the fuck is Matthew?
Coop: Guy from her French class.
They made a dessert. He was at her place for a few hours.
Definitely a date and she’s…
Bubba: She’s what?
