The King, His Queen, and Princess

12.

Rose

June 16

Two months later...

A sigh leaves my lips as I serve everyone breakfast.

Since it's Saturday and 8:30 am I wanted Nonna to sleep in and the kitchen staff is off on weekends so I cooked breakfast. I made eggs, bacon, sausage, waffles, pancakes, and smoothies. I had to make all that food because of the ten men that live here not including Alessandro.

"Breakfast is ready!" I call out and then I hear the thumping of feet of all the men.

"Thank you, my love," Alessandro is the first to pop into the kitchen with his freshly pressed suit on looking like a hot full course meal. He wraps his arms around me before kissing me on my lips.

"PDA!" Rocco yells from behind us. I chuckle while Alessandro groans.

"There are children present!" He says sternly and when I look behind Alessandro the only children I see are Piero, Andre, Giovanni, and Marco. They all pout and cross their arms over their chests.

"Hey, I am not a child!" Andre mumbles. They sit down at their designated chairs. More of Alessandro's men come through the door to eat breakfast as well. They sit down at their seats and I pass them their food and drinks. Alessa and Xavier come running into the kitchen to get their food.

"Hey, Momma!" Alessa giggles while hugging my legs. She waits patiently for her food as I finish serving them.

"Good morning, Ms. Rose," Xavier says before also hugging my legs.

"Hello, my munchkins," I smile as I bend down and kiss both their cheeks.

"So my beautiful babies. Since today is very sunny and nice let's go to the pool!" I say and they cheer.

"Yes!" They both wrap their small arms around me while jumping up and down. I pass them their plates but hold their drinks so they won't spill it.

We walked to the dining room table which is almost overcrowded with men. I place their drinks on the table for them and they crawled up to their seats. I walk back to the kitchen and grab my plate of food so I can eat with everyone.

"Thank you, Rose, this food is great," Andre smirks and I thank him as I take my seat next to Alessandro. His hand slides onto my thigh and he gives me a squeeze.

"Rocco?" I call out and he turns to look at me.

"Yes?"

"I want to take Xavier to the pool. Will that be okay? I'll take care of him for the rest of the day if you would like." I say nervously and he smiles.

"That would be great thank you!" He winks before continuing with his food.

"Rose," Alessandro says sternly causing me to jump.

"Yes, baby?"

"Thank you," He grabs my hand and presses a kiss to it.

"You're welcome, my king."

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