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“Don’t worry, it would be after breakfast.” She snagged a fresh glass from a waiter as they walked by to set up an empty table near us. “Pour some for me, dear.”
I gave her a generous pour of mimosa, and she tossed it back, downing it one swallow before she filled us in on her plans. She wanted to have a girls-only night out on the town while Maximo had a big meeting with a new client. A few drinks, clubbing, and then ending the evening at Neon Nights. Eliza looked unsure, but Hazel was already nodding along.
“Done! We need some girl time for sure.”
“Spa day before we go out then!” Valentina clapped her hands. “I won’t be taking no for an answer. Eat up. It’s all on me, girls. It was my idea after all, so we can go to my place. Hair color, cut, nails, massages, waxing...” She wiggled her eyebrows at that.
“Oh my god,” Eliza muttered, her face beet red. Valentia wasn’t exactly soft spoken, so I was pretty sure everyone here was now updated about the imminent bikini waxes.
I snorted, unable to hold it in, and the older woman winked at me. “Loosen up, Eliza. You gotta keep those bikers on their toes! Make them work extra hard tonight.”
Eliza’s face somehow got redder, but this time there was an unmistakable spark of happiness in her blue eyes. She was the happiest I’d ever seen her since getting together with the two bikers. They treated her like gold, and I was so fucking happy for her. She deserved it.
Of course,thatjust made me think of my lack of a love life. The closest thing I had to that was the Rent-An-Alpha who I’d never see again.
Yeah… I’ll take Valentina up on that spa day.
I needed some self-care.
* * *
KING
Neon Nights was one of my favorite places to unwind. It was the kind of hole-in-the-wall bar where nobody asked you questions or bothered you. As long as you kept to yourself, at least. Between the burly bikers and the questionable patrons, it would be stupid to step out of line.
After the week I’d had, helping more than one omega through their heat, I needed a solid drink or ten to unwind.
It was that damn omega.
Sienna.
I’d spent a week with her, and now she was all I could think about. Spending a heat with an omega was literally my job, and I’d never had this issue before. I was detached and professional.
But she was different.
Each time, I wished it was her in their place. Of course, I did my job well, attended to their every need, but I’d caught myself almost saying her name more than once.
“Rough night?” Bane asked. He was behind the bar already pouring me a whiskey on the rocks.
“Make it a double,” I answered with a tired smile. “It’s been one hell of a week.”
“Well, hopefully you won’t give a fuck after a few more of these,” he replied unhelpfully. I chuckled as I took the second whiskey.
“Keep these coming. Just throw them on my tab,” I said as I took the last bar stool, letting the shadows keep me out of sight. One of my fears was running into a prior client. Shit could get real weird, real fast. I loved the idea of giving omegas power over their heats, but I wanted no strings attached. At least until I met Sienna… She was crossing my mind too often for me to ignore the attraction I felt for her.God, I wish I knew what her scent was.I tossed back my drink, savoring the bite of the alcohol as it went down. I needed to get my shit together.
Too bad life had other ideas.
A procession of heels clicking their way to the bar drew everyone’s attention.
“Bane!” The drunken cheer and subsequent laughter had the man shaking his head while he gathered a tray of shots for them. From the half-lidded eyes and giggling, I had a feeling they’d started the party early with more than just alcohol. They were definitely having more fun than I was tonight.
As the group started walking away with their drinks in hand, I noticed a petite redhead at the end of the procession. I’d recognize her anywhere. I was out of my seat before the action could be a conscious choice.
My eyes caught on a tall man over her shoulder.Yuri.He was a friend from business school, but he’d apparently chosen the worst possible night to run into me. I didn’t give him a second glance, focused on reaching my target.
“Sienna,” I called out, gently tapping her on the shoulder. She turned around, and her jaw dropped at the sight of me.
“Holy shit. It’s you!” she breathed out. She seemed panicked, so I wasn’t surprised when she lifted the shot glasses in her hand, downing one then the other, before saying anything else. “I thought I’d never see you again.”
