Real Vampires: Glory Does Vegas Bartlett, Gerry (good fiction books to read .txt) 📖

not welcome here?” The man, who had a mane of dark hair that bristled as I watched, growled and flung a chair away. He was tall, almost seven feet of muscle, and had a strong jaw. I didn’t doubt he could bite hard if he decided to dive in for a fight. “Do you truly wish to start a war, bloodsucker?”

“I reserve the right to refuse service to anyone. There’s a sign to that effect above the bar.” Dom looked him up and down with a sneer. “We kept out someone in torn jeans and flipflops just tonight. I will have to put my Caro on the door from now on. She can smell the stench of wolf from across a crowded room, can’t you, dragă?” He picked up his own chair, as if ready to use it as a weapon.

“If you wish it, Dom.” Caro kept her hand on Bob’s elbow. “Time to go, Bob. No charge for the drink. Get your crew and take off.”

“I won’t forget this lack of hospitality, vampire.” Bob threw off her touch. “Meet me outside right now and we’ll see how tough you talk.” He looked at Caro. “A woman guards you. Are you a man? Or a—” He fell to the floor when Dom’s fist hit his jaw.

“I told you to get the hell out of here.” Dom stood over him where he’d landed next to me.

“Maybe I’m not ready to go.” Bob howled and his friends came running.

I gasped when I felt the wolf’s hand on my ankle and used my tray to hit him on his head. “You’re causing a scene.” I waved at the bouncers who were coming to the rescue. They had no idea what they were dealing with. I heard a growl and kicked Bob when he reached for me again.

“Don’t you dare show yourself as what you can be.” I knew if the werewolves decided to change when surrounded by mortals, we’d never be able to control the crowd.

“Why not?” Bob jumped to his feet. His friends were near us, ready to take on Caro and Dom. “It would suit us fine if this club got shut down by the cops.” He looked around. Manny had started the music and the dancers were trying to distract the customers from what was a brewing problem. He said something to the two other wolves and they grinned, obviously happy to start something.

“There are five of us, three of you. Get out before we throw you out.” Dom nodded toward the door. “If anyone is calling the cops, it would be me, charging you with trespassing.”

Bob cursed then nodded to his pals. “This is a dump anyway. We’re out of here.” He stormed to the door, taking his friends with him.

“Was that necessary?” I didn’t like thinking we’d just made enemies. Would they be waiting when it was time for me to walk to my car tonight after work? I’d have to warn Valdez.

“I have a history with lupii. I cannot stand them in my club.” Dom settled back in his seat then looked up at me. “It is my club.”

“Right, boss. I’ll get back to work.” I exchanged glances with Caro then went to take drink orders. A history. I could certainly understand that. I had quite a history myself. I tended to forgive and forget. Apparently, Dom held grudges. Now we were going to pay the price. Too bad I’d been introduced, though it wouldn’t have taken Bob long to sniff out that I was another vampire.

I stayed busy until after the second show. Then I looked for Donna but she’d already taken off. I had worry piled on worry. Of course, Dom had noticed we had a new dancer. He was introducing himself to Liza when I got back from settling up at the bar. I wanted to throw myself between them. To my surprise, it wasn’t necessary.

“Dominic, I really appreciate the offer. But my husband is waiting at home. He’s watching the kids.” She touched Dom’s Gucci tie. “You have a nice place here with great staff. I hope you know I will do a good job for you. Not everyone is willing to take on a dancer with my experience.”

Dom caught her hand and took it to his lips. “I’m not interested in an affair, Liza. I just like to get to know my dancers.” He inhaled and I knew exactly what he was doing. I’d already noticed her blood type, a decent but ordinary type.

He dropped her hand. “Another night, come visit me in my office and we’ll just talk. I want you to be comfortable here. As long as you can do the job, I don’t care how old you are.”

“Thank you! You can’t imagine how that makes me feel!” Liza kissed his cheek and flushed. “I work out and eat right. I promise, I will always give you one hundred percent.”

“Run along now. My bodyguard is outside making sure you will be safe walking to your car. I want to talk to Glory.” Dom shooed Liza out to the parking lot. We were the last two, except for Valdez, in the locker room.

“Too ordinary for you?” I sat down to take off my heels and pulled on my tennis shoes. Then I slipped on a hoodie over my waitress costume. I’d need to wash the costume when I got home.

“A healthy B negative. But she’ll be around a while. There’s no hurry.” Dom sat beside me. “You will be careful, won’t you? Bob has the typical short temper of a wolf. He’ll want revenge for getting thrown out of the club.”

“Hold up. You had a werewolf in the club tonight?” Valdez stood in front of us. “Was there trouble?”

“We handled it. I probably should have let him stay but the idea of a lup in my club makes me want to get out the disinfectant. Know what I mean?” Dom picked up my hand.

Valdez didn’t comment. As a shape-shifter, I was