Page 40 of Bossy Wicked Prince

Luckily, I’ve missed a bunch of notifications from my group chat with the guys. I scroll up quickly to catch up.

Luke

Who’s coming over Sunday for the new Gilded Age?

Beau

Nobody. You’re the only one who watches that shit.

Luke

One, it’s not shit. Railroad Daddy and Railroad Mommy are relationship goals.

Two, I know Ryan does. Chicks dig Jane Austen, and if chicks dig it, Ryan digs it.

James

They’re not the same time period.

Luke

See??? James watches it too!

Beau

No he doesn’t. How did you know that?

James

Anyone with basic knowledge of literature and history would know that.

I can practically hear James’s dry voice, which makes me chuckle. Cat looks over.

“What’s so funny?”

“Group chat with the poker guys.”

She smiles, and it lights up her face. “It’s sweet that you’re all such good friends.”

Ryan’s name flashes on my phone, and I know whatever I’m about to read definitely isn’t sweet.

Ryan

Sorry, just woke up. Maya the masseuse stayed over last night ;)

My muscles have never felt more relaxed.

And count me in for Sunday! I’m totally in Da Gild. Carrie Coon is my hall pass.

Luke

You don’t need a hall pass when you’re sleeping with all the teachers.

Ryan

Ahh, my favorite sex dream.

James