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“We haven’t really started anything yet. I refused to let anything happen because of our rules here. I need this job,” I told them honestly.
“This job is pretty great,” Valorie agreed as she added a fresh layer of lip gloss and pulled on her heels. “I’ve worked at a few places, so I can definitely vouch for that. Yuri doesn’t steal our tips like a lot of other guys. I used to lose half my money to those asshole alphas.”
Her mentioning how great Yuri was had warmth spreading in my chest. I’d met enough alphas like the ones she’d described to appreciate the pack that I was about to let past my walls.
“You’re on in five, ladies! June is finishing up her set!” River’s voice echoed down the hall to us, and Bailey shouted back a reply on our behalf. There was no more time to muse about alphas and packs; it was showtime.
I couldn’t help but wonder if Yuri had spread the news to the other guys. I’d finally told them I’d give them a chance, and that meant everything would change now.
How would they react to so many eyes ontheiromega?
I guess I’m about to find out.
ChapterNine
Sienna
“Watch out!” Eliza yelled. There was a loud squeak, then Eliza’s sweaty skin had her sliding down to the floor, hitting the hardwood with a thud.
“That was at least a seven on the style scale,” Valentina called out. “You need more flourish as you fall.”
“I’ll work on that next time,” Eliza sassed back breathlessly. She was splayed out on the floor, making no attempts to move. A grin slowly broke out as I walked over and glanced down at her. “I did it though!”
“Hell yeah!” Teagan cheered. She stepped away from her own pole and took a long drink of water. Pole dancing class was about the only time any of us actually hydrated properly.
“Yeah, you did,” I agreed, holding out a hand and helping her up. “Way better than last week.”
“That was amazing!” Hazel agreed as she dabbed at her neck with a towel. “Holy hell, all of this exercise might kill me.”
“Nah, you’ll be as agile as I am when you’re this old,” Valentina said. “Now, drinks?”
“Don’t we always?” Eliza countered. “Thank god there’s a locker room here.”
“You just like to see me naked,” Hazel shot back as she shook her ass at us.
“Your lack of modesty doesn’t count as us ogling you,” Eliza sang out. The other women in the class had already walked out, leaving us behind.
After we all showered, I pulled on my new lingerie set for work and threw on clothes over it. Of course, as I was pulling on my shirt, Valentina walked into the changing room.
“Oh, sorry, Sienna,” she said before raising an eyebrow. “Now, I know that’s not simple lingerie. What are you getting up to?” Her mood had started off as playful, but it changed the moment she saw my panic.
“It’s… Uh…” I tried to choke out, but she stopped me and leaned in close.
“First, that green is striking on you. Second, I don’t spill secrets, Sienna. I’ve got a good guess where you’ve been working, and good for you! But that’s not my news to share, so I won’t,” she whispered.
While she walked away, I could feel my stomach churning. It was stupid of me to hold so tightly to my secrets when my friends wouldn’t care, nor would they use it against me. Hell, they’d been hyping me up to dance ever since I got my first job at the casino. But dancing burlesque and being a stripper were two very different things.
“Sienna, get your cute ass out of there!” Hazel yelled. “I’m starving!”
“You’re always hungry,” I called back as I zipped up my hoodie and shoved my sweaty clothes in a bag. She flipped me off when I opened the curtain to my dressing area, but I laughed, following them out to our usual café after dropping our bags in the car Valentina insisted we take instead of walking.
Hanging out with her always felt the right amount of frivolous. She lived her life to the fullest and spoiled us in the process. With my mom sick and me working my ass off, I appreciated these moments more than she’d ever know.
I ordered some comfort food, French toast and extra bacon, before Hazel and Eliza started a ridiculous argument about what was the superior breakfast drink, orange juice or coffee. My phone dinged, and I smiled down at the group chat notifications coming in.
River:So I hear we’re giving this thing a go now?
King:You know I’m in Sienna.
