Mated to Four
It made me feel a little bad, like I’d just gossiped behind Hayden’s back.
“I toast the bread at just the right temperature—crispy but not burnt, keeping the nutrients intact,” Hayden’s voice suddenly cut in, making me jump. He stood behind us with his signature serious expression. “I also layer it with bacon and the sauces you all like. Do you even think about that while you’re shoving it down your throat?”
“Wow. That’s... thorough,” Finley muttered, clearly amused. I pressed a hand to my chest, trying to calm my racing heart. “You put way too much thought into breakfast,” I added, trying to sound casual.