it would pass down to their children, creating a much stronger magical bloodline.
I hugged her and offered a smile as I pulled back. “I’m really happy for you , honey. I truly hope that you and Jake never lose the magic between you.”
Her eyes started to water. “Thank you , K. That really means a lot to me. I don’t know how I got so lucky to be blessed with such a great guy who also has such a magnificent cock! And he actually knows what to do with it!!! I mean, what are the odds?”
“Uh…”
Just then, Laney saved me from having to come up with an appropriate reply. As she tapped Erica on the shoulder she said, “Hey, ladies. Sorry to break up your convo, but Erica’s tables are starting to get restless.”
Erica looked over her shoulder and blushed. “Oops! Sorry, I’ll get right on them.”
“Crap, sorry.” I looked at Laney. “I’ll be right out.”
She smiled sweetly. “Take your time. I’ll cover up front.”
“Thanks, Laney,” I replied.
Around ten o’clock, Maria sauntered in and , unfortunately, sat down right in front of me.
She smiled. “Hello again, Karli. How’s your evening going?”
Okay, calm down. She hasn’t technically done anything wrong . “Hello, Maria,” I replied. “Can I get you a drink?”
She trailed her finger lovingly along the edge of the bar. “Yes, I’d adore one. I think I’ll have another Bloody Mary. But this time, please make it with Gray Goose. Chad tells me it’s one of your favorites so I thought I’d give it a try.” What the hell?
I narrowed my eyes at her. “And why would you and Chad be discussing my drink of choice?” I asked, suspicion heavy in my voice.
She winked. “Oh you know, pillow talk, that’s all.”
I mixed her drink and set it on the bar. “Wow, must have been really great sex if you felt the need to discuss another woman aft erwards.” Okay, I know that was bitchy but I couldn’t help myself.
She took a sip and pulled back with a smile. “Oh, quite the contrary. The sex was outstanding. He’s one talented demon. Oh, but wait a minute. You already know that. Don’t you?”
“I don’t think that’s any of your business ,” I snapped.
She assessed me salaciously and grinned. “Oh, don’t be shy , darling. I could tell that the two of you had a history so I asked him about it and the floodgates broke. He’s very fond of you and I can certainly understand why. You’re a beautiful woman, Karli.”
I scrunched my face. “Uh , thanks,” I said as I started walking away.
She grabbed my wrist , halting my progress. “No need to be so modest. Chad told me in great detail how electrifying you are in the bedroom. I know you’re certainly not a prude. I find myself wanting to experience it personally. Perhaps the three of us can get together sometime?”
“Um, thanks but no thanks. I don’t swing that way.”
She pouted. “What a pity. He said you wouldn’t agree but you can’t blame a girl for trying, right?”
Ugh. I was appalled! Who did this woman think she was? Before I could tell her to get the hell out of my bar, Leo marched up to her.
“Maria, I he ard you were back in town,” he scowled. “What are you doing here?”
She gave him a fangy smile and grabbed his hand. “Oh, Leo, I was wondering when I would get to see you!” She threw her arms around his neck and leaned in to his body, lingering a little too long before pulling back. “Ooh, you are still as delicious as you always were! Can I buy you a drink? It’s the least I could do to repay you for everything you’ve given me.” Huh?
Leo stiffened and removed her arms f rom his neck. He gave me an uncomfortable look before returning his attention to her. “No, that’s quite unnecessary. I’m sorry, but I’m going to have to ask you to leave this establishment.” Yay, Leo!
She stuck out her bottom lip, pouting again. “Oh, Leo, don’t be that way.” She sat back down and started trailing her finger up his forearm.