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

She looked me up and down. “Why, we could almost pass for sisters. Does that mean Robert has a type?” She shrugged. “If you are in the mood, join us downstairs. Three in a bed is an adventure. I know Robert would enjoy it. We have done it before.”

I was speechless. I finally stammered out a thank you for the offer of clothes and left it at that. Three in a bed? One of them the handsome and, I had to admit it, the very appealing Robert MacDonald? Yes, I’d always been attracted to him. But I’d never been attracted to the idea of a threesome. Obviously, Odette wasn’t bothered by the idea of sharing her man as long as she knew I wasn’t in the market for a permanent arrangement.

I posted Valdez at the door and enjoyed the hot water in a shower that had plenty of jets, some in interesting places. I kept thinking about that threesome. No, it wasn’t in my wheelhouse. By the time I’d wrapped myself in the fluffy robe I’d found hanging on the back of the door, I knew dawn was near and couldn’t imagine anyone having the time or energy for lovemaking.

Odette had left a filmy nightgown on the foot of the bed and hung a red dress in the closet. I checked the size tag and knew that it would fit because it was the kind that had a wrap front. Now whether it would show a lot of skin when tied, I’d have to find out in the morning.

I told Valdez to turn his back and slipped into the silky gown then crawled into bed. Egyptian cotton sheets. Whatever Robert did to afford all this luxury, I had to admire his good taste. Or was this all Odette’s doing? I didn’t care, I just closed my eyes and enjoyed the soft pillow and the comfortable bed.

“You weren’t tempted by Odette’s offer?” Valdez stood next to the bed.

I opened my eyes. “Which one?”

“You know which one. The threesome. You think I couldn’t pick up on the vibe between you and MacDonald? Careful there. I was warned about Jeremiah’s enemies before I took this job. In case you didn’t know it, shifters are briefed when they sign on. I wasn’t about to be blindsided by someone who had an ax to grind with your sire.”

“I’ll say this. The last time I saw Robert, he was trying to make peace between the clans. The king had ordered it.” I yawned, my eyelids heavy. “Jerry wasn’t in a peace-making mood.”

“Seems like there will probably be some kind of showdown at the Halloween party.” Valdez chuckled. “Dom won’t be happy. But then again, if they start a bidding war, it will jack up the price. Dom will come out a winner in that case.”

“Only if things stay civilized. Dom has decided the tasting will be a costume party. He claims ancient vampires love a chance to dress up. The problem is that it gives them a chance to add a weapon to their outfit. If either of them brings a sword or a knife to the party, it could all turn into one big mess. I was counting on big tips from this event.” I rolled to my side.

“You might be lucky to come out of it unharmed.” Valdez shook his furry head. “There’s nothing you can do about it except warn Dom of what’s coming.”

“Right. Now go guard the door. I don’t want to wake up with Odette and Robert in bed with me.”

“You sure? I could see you were tempted.” He did trot to the door and hit the lock with his nose. “A monkey could jimmy this lock. You’re not very safe here.”

“Sure I am. I’ve got my shifter on duty.” I smiled then fell into sleep.

“That dress looks better on you than it did on me.” Odette met me in the hall when I came out the next night. “I don’t have enough bust for it.”

“I have too much.” I had tried to wrap it tight, but it would simply not go all the way across. I was showing a lot of cleavage.

“Robert will like it.” Odette led the way down the stairs. “Don’t forget the things you picked out before you leave.”

“Robert does like it.” He smiled up at us. “You both look very beautiful this evening. Too bad you have to rush off to work, Gloriana. Odette was supposed to try to persuade you to stay and play.” He slid his gaze over my breasts, exposed by that dress.

“That was never going to happen, Robert. But thanks for allowing me to spend the day here. The room was lovely.” I kissed his cheek, dancing away from him when he reached for me. “Odette, I will call you and we can meet so I can pay you.” I picked up the tote. “This was fun.”

Odette walked me to the door. “I will be with Robert when Dominic has his Halloween party. I will see you there?”

“Yes, of course.” I realized it was only a week away. “If you don’t mind waiting, I can pay you then.” I opened the front door and let Valdez go first.

“That’s fine, Glory.” Odette lost her smile. “You swear there was nothing between you and Robert?”

“No, nothing.” I touched her hand.

“Good.” She stepped back and closed the door abruptly.

I looked down at Valdez. “Guess I’ll be seeing them on Halloween.”

“Guess so.” He walked ahead of me to the car, on the alert. “Nice place. Short term rental, they say. Another shifter came by while you were dead to the world. MacDonald doesn’t plan to stay past Halloween. Odette let go of her old place in Las Vegas when she hooked up with him. If she doesn’t go with MacDonald when he leaves, she might be looking for a roommate too. Obviously, she has expensive tastes.”

“And a lot of luggage. No wonder she wanted to sell a few things. Unless she’s got