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“Good. Also tonight’s theme has changed. It's an Academy theme. All uniforms will be delivered to your rooms. Any additions you see fit are appreciated,” Arden said, getting back to business as swiftly as if he had never brought up the existence of the human at all.
Every other Friday, the host bar had a theme night that the most loyal customers got to vote on. It was a fan service and the customer who paid the most or had the most loyalty points got to decide the role the hosts played. Arden pulled out his tablet. They all had them in order to keep track of their customers and the amount of money they made. Arden started to read off the list giving everyone their role. When he got to Cyrus there was no surprise in what the clients had chosen for the incubus.
“Student, and you will be partnered with Jaygen and Foi,” Arden said.
Usually, Cyrus was with Ozni. They of course worked separately sometimes, but because Ozni rarely spoke, he tended to do better when partnered with the flirty incubus. Just as Jaygen and Foi pulled customers in with their bickering, Cyrus and Ozni had customers clambering to be with them. His silent and strong persona with Cyrus’s hyper and cute one made a heady fantasy that had clients booking them in advance.
“Jaygen, you’re a professor. The suspenders that were requested are already on their way, along with wire-rimmed glasses. Foi, you’re the troublemaker student.” Arden scrolled on the tablet. “Ozni, you will be a librarian.”
Ozni was good with that role; it fit him. He was about to think about what books he’d bring when Arden continued.
“I will have you working with the newbie showing him the ropes. Cyrus, halfway through switch out, and Ozni, you can show the newbie a few tricks.” Arden put his tablet away, obviously done with their meeting.
Wait what?There went Ozni’s entire plan of avoiding the human. He wanted to argue with Arden that maybe someone else should deal with their newest host but Ozni couldn’t find it in him to do so. Some of his most loyal clients were humans so it wasn’t as if he’d never been around them. And the thought of letting Arden down made his stomach twist with unease.
Hosts started to leave the kitchen, no doubt going to catch a bit more rest before the night started. He never had to sleep so he would just have to wait around until their shift started.
Cyrus stood, stretching his arms above his head. “So I can’t help but notice in that list of things not to do you didn’t say we couldn’t have sex with him.”
Arden stared Cyrus down for a second. “If he wants to, that is completely up to him, but forcing yourself on him will not be tolerated.”
A huge grin appeared on Cyrus’s face. “You and I both know I don’t need to force anyone. They simply come crawling to me.”
Ozni had to agree with Cy there. He’d seen a fair share of clients beg Cyrus for sex or even a simple touch. The incubus could have whoever he wanted.
Cyrus blew a kiss at Ozni before his sultry brown eyes landed on Jaygen.He was up to no good.“See you later, Professor Jaygen.”
Foi was up and heading toward Arden. “Do I have to be paired with that asshole?”
Arden didn’t bat an eyelash at the animosity rolling off of Foi.
“Yes, you two together make the most money and you know it,” Arden said.
Foi grumbled but didn’t argue as he headed out the kitchen but he stopped short, glancing over to Ozni. “Come find me once you’re done and we can get something to eat.”
Arden's steely gaze landed on Ozni, a question in his eyes that Ozni had no desire to answer. He too was going to be worried about his hunger now. Great.
“Make sure you’re well fed before tonight,” Arden said. He headed toward the exit, stopping just in front of Jaygen. “You will train him next. That won’t be a problem, right?”
Jaygen gave a curt nod and Arden walked out. Jaygen finally stood as Ozni joined.
“Get some rest Oz, that mutt is probably working out again,” Jaygen offered.
Ozni nodded. Technically, he couldn’t rest like the others, but he could relax. But he could relax and bask in the sunlight for a little longer. Maybe he’d finish his latest sketch. He headed back to his room and hesitated as he glanced at the door that smelled most like the human. His sharp teeth descended fully and Ozni bit into his lip. His own blood filled his mouth, but it wasn’t what he wanted. It did nothing to quench his hunger. He forced himself to keep moving before he broke Arden’s rules and hurt the human he’d yet to see.
Ozni questioned if Arden made the right call having him train the new host. Of course, he would do the best he could and make Arden proud, but he was going to be fighting himself the entire time. Especially if the delicate smell of the human alone called Ozni's monster. And it definitely was.
The human had actually doneit. Cyrus couldn't believe Porter had survived. It had been a solid month and Porter was still there and not only that, he wasn't doing a half bad job. Except...when he went awkward and lost his place, or tripped and spilled a drink on someone, or left a mess in their private area. Everytime he did, a murderous glint shone in Jaygen’s blue eyes. Cyrus was pretty sure the tiger shifter was going to murder the human at the rate he was going.
Okay, so the youngling had a lot to learn, but Cyrus was enjoying the hell out of watching him. There was something about the human that was entertaining, sweet and yet he saw bits of fire in those brown eyes as if there was a lot that he was hiding, and a darkness boiled just beneath the surface.
God, Cy wanted to explore that darkness.No one had intrigued him so much in a long time. Foi was fun, Jaygen was alluring in a dangerous way and Ozni? Well, there was something intoxicating about the quiet daywalker who never gave into his advances, no matter how much incubus mojo he pumped into the air.
Cyrus could already tell Jaygen was on the war path and he was almost tempted to push his buttons. But that might backfire and he didn't want Arden on his ass so close to them having to get ready for work. Instead, he knocked on Porter's door. It took a moment before it was opened and Porter's deer-in-headlights eyes took him in.
"Yes?"
"Do you want to work with me tonight?" Cyrus leaned against the doorframe and tried to peer into Porter's room curiously. "Arden has the two of us being naughty again and that always goes over well. Ozni can't exactly pull off being submissive even when he's quiet as hell."
