The man next to me had caught my attention the moment he had walked into the bar. I was used to men of many kinds coming into the bar night after night, and not once had one pulled my eyes towards him like this one had. There was just something about him and the way that he carried himself. So strong and self-assured. So powerful and confident. And now I had the pleasure of his company, he most definitely had my attention…“So, Gianna, come here often?” He almost purred at me teasingly, and I couldn’t help but smile at his hellishly cheesy attempt at a joke.“Well, you know, every now and again.” I told him, fully aware of the eyes of his friends being upon us. No doubt, awaiting their friend embarrassing himself. But, from all I could see, he was pretty composed so far. If anything, he was confident. And he had said he planned to charm me, had he not? That told me he was no doubt a regular with the ladies…“You worked here since it opened?” he asked, seemingly genuinely interested.“
“Aww, Gi-Gi, you haven’t danced for Mase yet!” Killian said, a big, beaming smile upon his face. He was on a mission to show me up tonight, I was sure of it. Though, at the same time, if it wasn’t for him, then Gianna would have returned to work by now. I could have easily paid for her to stay by myself but had not wanted to seem so forward. Worried she may have declined...I saw Gianna smile playfully as she looked at me, despite the fact she had already had a number of drinks she seemed to be handling them well. “And, does Mase want me to dance for him?” she purred seductively at me, and the sound of her using the shortened version of my name sounded even better than ever…“Yes! Yes! Yes!” my friends chanted loudly, causing Gianna to giggle, raising her brows at me as if in question. She was waiting for my answer. Was she crazy?“Would any guy in his right mind refuse a dance from you?” I said, not breaking the eye contact with her, and I saw her cheeks tint a little.“Well, in tha
Having watched Mason and his friends moving toward the exit, I was oddly surprised to find myself disappointed the evening had come to an end. I had actually enjoyed their company. Something I don’t think has ever happened in the whole time I had worked here. My shifts usually dragged, and I avoided interacting with the clients as much as physically possible. Yet this small group of guys had made my night more than bearable... even brightened it. Especially Mason.But, I felt the eyes of my boss watching me from across the bar, as his words echoed in my head, and I knew I should not keep him waiting too much longer. He sounded pissed off the moment he had called me over, though heaven knows why. I raised my gaze to look at him, and, as expected, he was staring at me, his eyes angry and his face etched with a frown. I don't think this man knew how to be happy...I truly did not have the energy to deal with him right now. But, if I wanted to go home, I had no choice. So, reluctantly, I
We walked out of the bar and into the cool evening air, instantly refreshing us, and making us more alert. Thankfully, none of us had drunk enough to make us anywhere close to incapable of functioning normally. The joys of being a werewolf…Sadly, looking around at many of the other men leaving the bar as a few stumbled around, and the delightful gent throwing up into the flowerbed, it could not be said for many others. They had definitely drunk too much, and no doubt the bar owner would be rubbing his hands together in glee at the profits tonight.It always amused me to leave bars and clubs at the end of the night seeing all the intoxicated humans, so unable to handle their alcohol. When we were, as a whole, almost sober.It was usually a game of dodging the drunkard, as they weaved their way to their cab, or wandered home, often with a takeaway in hand. Quickly averting your gaze when there was the over-enthusiastic display of affection… or trying not to become involved in an illogi
As disappointed as I may have been to watch Mason and his friends leave, I was so glad to finally kick off my shoes and throw on my sneakers. A sigh of relief does not even cover it! But, as I got myself sorted to go home backstage, my feet still felt like they were throbbing. Needless to say, I do not think I will be wearing those shoes again…I grabbed my things, already imagining a mug of hot chocolate laid out on the sofa at home before crashing on my bed and sleeping. Sleeping, sleeping and more sleeping. Maybe a few dreams of the handsome and mysterious stranger from tonight thrown in to make it a little more interesting. I would most definitely not want to be waking then... The one big downside of working the late shifts was the late finishes, but that was certainly outweighed by the increase in tips we earned due to the higher number of customers. And while I didn't often work the later shifts, I was more than glad I did tonight.Tavi walked into the room just as I was leaving
I walked away from Tavi toward my car, unsure what else I could do. I didn’t know now if my apartment was safe. The place I thought was my safe haven now seemed anything but... although, in all seriousness, did I have anywhere else I could go? Other than the girls I worked with, and the few neighbors I had befriended, nobody knew me here. That was the appeal of moving here. So far away from everything I knew. An unknown girl in a beautiful town... only it suddenly didn't seem so beautiful now, and I didn't seem so unknown.“Gia, wait!” Tavi yelled after me, and I turned to look back at my friend. Unsure right now if I was angry with her or not. Ultimately, if her Alpha was asking questions to her about me, I knew she would have little choice but to answer them. I knew how a pack worked. Of course I did. Her Dad was nothing more than a warrior there. She couldn’t disobey the Alpha, not when he was so agreeable to all she had asked of him.Admittedly, he did not know where she current
I awoke after our night out, having had one of the best nights' sleep I had in a long time. Needless to say, a certain dancer may have made a few appearances within my mind. I think I may have to arrange a return trip with the guys to the bar… I thought to myself as I made my way through to my kitchen to grab myself a coffee. A strong coffee was always a must in the morning, and after the amount we drank last night, it was needed more than ever!My mind wandered back to last night and the many times Gianna had offered me her drink, the lingering taste of her strawberry lip gloss upon the glass made me want to kiss her so badly. Had we been alone, I may have considered it... and I think the way I had caught her looking at me occasionally, that she may have liked that. There was something in her eyes when she looked at me, something that told me she wanted me as much as I wanted her, and it gave me hope...The night had finished far too soon, and her company came to an end incredibly s
It was well after midnight, my movie had finished, and I was currently looking at the city out of the small window while I was curled up on the sofa, under a heavy blanket. Currently battling so hard to stay awake. A battle I was not doing particularly well at winning, though I only realized that every few minutes when I would suddenly awaken with a start. But, I still continued to fight sleep valiantly. I needed to stay awake! Frankie should be home any moment, but until she got me a key cut for her place she only had the one key, and I currently had it while she was out at work, and I was in the small apartment.So, until she arrived home, I was doing my best to stay awake, to allow myself to let her back into her home. Ever since we had been told two days ago of the possibility, though in my mind it was a certainty that Dalton had been loitering around mine and Tavi’s apartment complex, I had not returned home.Tavi had returned, not allowing herself to be pushed out by the threat