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Yuri froze, his head tilting slightly as I nervously rubbed the back of my neck. “She called the clinic services, and my name was up. I didn’t see her again until we were at Neon Nights.”

He didn’t even blink, wrestling with whatever thoughts were running through his mind. Before he could respond, River ambled over. He slid three drinks across to us as Nash joined us, then leaned on the bar to talk to us all.

“What did I miss? Why are you so tense, Yuri?”

“Nothing,” Yuri growled, making River raise their eyebrows. Nash did the same when he closed the distance between us. “Honestly, it doesn’t matter. I was just about to offer King a job.”

“Doing what?” I asked, curious about what the job could be.

“We can discuss the details another night, but I have some other investments. I know you can help me maintain them.”

His answer was elusive, and part of me wondered about the vagueness in his response. Was it because the others were around, or was this because I had slept with Sienna? Either way, I nodded, agreeing that we should talk about it later.

Right then, loud whistles and cheers filled the room just as “Cherry Pie” by Warrant finished playing, marking the end of Sienna’s set. Her friends threw money, the grinning twin betas handing their omega stacks of dollars to toss on the stage. Sienna gathered it all while laughing.

Once she exited the stage, the older omega that was here with Sienna’s friends climbed onto it, working it in some leather pants and a tight tank top.

“Oh god,” Yuri muttered as he shook his head. I was grateful for the distraction. The unexpected show put the shadow of a smile on his face, taking off the edge of uncertainty that had made the air between us heavy.

“Get it!” River yelled out. One of the alphas stood up, motioning for her to get down, but she ignored him and danced to the Lady Gaga song blasting through the speakers.

“I don’t work here yet,” I told him with a wide grin when Yuri eyed me. “Nash, I think this is a job for you.”

“Nope. That’s Maximo’s issue.” Nash remained seated. “Not getting involved in that one. The girls will get more of a break this way.”

“Oh my god.” The breathy voice behind me had us all turning. Sienna was standing there in the clothes she’d had on earlier. Sweat trickled down her temple, and River promptly handed her some water. “She’s amazing.”

“Valentina is a force of nature,” Nash agreed, making Sienna smile at him. “Good luck to Maximo.”

“I heard that!” the older alpha growled out while the bikers started coughing. “I could use some help here,bouncer.”

“I’m on my break.” Nash held up a drink. “Luke, you’re up! Help the customer out.”

As the bouncer on door duty reluctantly approached the dancing omega, I focused on Sienna again. She was swaying to the music, slowly drinking her water.

“About that date…” River prompted. “Anyone have any ideas?”

“Somewhere that’s not a bar,” I said dryly. “We’ve spent too much of our time together in Neon Nights and here. Our omega needs a change.”

“I can get behind that,” Sienna said. Her fingers tangled in her fiery red hair as she thought it over. She’d never looked more beautiful, but that was a thought I had every time I saw her.

“Dinner?” River suggested. “It’s freezing outside, so I’m going to slap anyone who suggests a walk or something cheesy like that. Save that shit for spring or summertime.”

“Agreed,” Sienna said quickly. “I get enough exercise by doing this.”

“I’ll make reservations,” Yuri said, pulling his phone out. “Italian, Mexican, or French?” His attention was on Sienna, but she glanced at Nash, then me, before facing the two cousins.

“I’m not really the fancy type of girl, and I have a feeling that not all of us would be comfortable at the French restaurant,” she started carefully.

“I clean up nice,” Nash argued gently. His cheeks tinted pink, and she groaned.

“I’m sorry, it really wasn’t that I didn’t think you’d fit in. I was worried that I wouldn’t,” she reassured him.

“Everyone fits in here,” River said easily. “How about we all agree to be adults and speak up if something is out of our comfort zones so no feelings get hurt?”

“Deal,” Nash said.

“I can agree to that,” I said. “Is now the time to say I don’t do heights? I’m out if someone gets the wild idea to rock climb or something like that.”

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