Page 43 of Rowdy & Kat

“There’s a bed right fucking there,” I said and pointed at the twin-sized bed shoved against one of the cream-colored walls.

“I thought she was staying with Clint and his wife.”

Staring into his green eyes, I asked, “Why do you hate Ivy?”

Rock smirked. “I don’t hate anyone. I’m the happiest fucking guy in the world. One reason I can be so happy is that I haven’t made a bastard with a stranger.”

“Hey, dum-dum, I made two bastards with a woman who was actually a girl I liked in high school.”

“That’s super romantic,” Vanessa assured me and frowned at Rock. “Ginger would like a grandchild.”

“She already has them from my sister and brother.”

“Oh, I often forget you aren’t an only child.”

Rock frowned at Vanessa. “Your sister’s ex-husband is married to my sister.”

“Yeah, I know, but I like to think Alani only has one brother. She and Makoa just seem closer, you know? Like you’re an afterthought.”

Rock rolled his eyes. “This is why Rowdy is such a weak man. He’s got three big sisters coddling his ass.”

“Don’t forget our mom,” Vanessa said and smiled brightly. “Have you seen the pictures of my twin nephews? Aren’t they adorable?”

“They look like babies. If you mixed their pictures up with a picture of Elle’s kid, I wouldn’t be able to tell them apart.”

“It’s official,” I announced. “Rock has finally admitted to being a dum-dum.”

Ignoring me, he looked around the room. “At least, you got fortunate enough to knock this woman up with sons.”

“Oh, my God,” I said and staggered backward. “You’re jealous. Well, I can’t say I’m surprised. You’ve always felt second best to me. But it’s getting a little embarrassing at this point.”

Rock frowned at Vanessa, who was texting furiously. “Who are you talking to?”

“Bebe. She asked about dinner.”

“Uh-huh,” Rock muttered and looked around the room. “I hope I can’t hear your bastards crying all night.”

“Of course, you’ll hear them. I plan to dump them at Uncle Rock’s place whenever I need to plow their mom.”

Ignoring my threat, he asked, “What’s the baby mama’s name again?”

“Katarina, but she goes by Kat.”

“And she is a nurse?”

“Yes.”

Shaking his big head, Rock insisted, “An educated woman slumming it with someone like you will never cease to shock me.”

“Did you hear the jealousy?” I asked Vanessa.

“Oh, yeah.”

“Kat has a twin sister, if you’re looking to make a little bastard of your own.”

“I’m not sure I want kids. The world is crazy. The Void still plans to hit our club. We have rogue LM Jokers to deal with and a possible war with their people back in Baton Rouge. That’s the world you’ve brought your bastards into.”

I smiled softly. “If you don’t have children, that’ll make it even easier for my sons to take over the Crimson Guard one day.”