by Crissy Smith
He climbed out of his truck to stroll toward his friend.
“Hey, man,” Calvin greeted. “Thanks for meeting me. I’ve got too much adrenaline to hit the sack so soon. Man, I hate night exercises. It screws with my whole system.”
“I know what you mean. I still haven’t gotten back on track since I’ve come off my undercover assignment so it’s not too bad for me. Abilene was bitching the other day about it, but Zak assured her that he’d make sure she sleeps like a baby.”
They both laughed at that. Zak had fallen so hard and fast for Abilene that Luca knew it was just a matter of time before they were committed to each other. Maybe even mated.
Even though Zak and Abilene were two different species of cat—Zak being a tiger and Abilene a cheetah shifter—they made a dynamic couple. They were a match in every possible way. Luca hoped he’d be able to find someone like that for himself. He’d never really considered settling down until he’d seen how happy those around him were.
He had some issues, he could admit. Could even be a little childish at times, like during the exercise earlier that evening, but he hoped that someone could see past that and love him for all his faults.
“I’ll buy the first round,” Luca told Calvin as he slapped him on the back.
“Sounds good,” Calvin said. He stubbed out the end of his cig before tossing it into the trash. Luca held open the door and let Calvin walk in first.
Luca followed behind and scanned the room like he’d been trained. The bar wasn’t too busy. Half a dozen patrons sat at the bar drinking from bottles and glasses. Four tables held bigger groups as they laughed and talked. He motioned with his head to one of the tall tables in the back. It would give them a good view of both the front door and the entrance from the hall.
He was never off duty. If there was trouble, he and Calvin would be ready for it. They passed a group of three women who all turned their heads to eye the new meat that had arrived. He checked them out the same as they were doing to him and Calvin.
The full-chested blonde had a ring on her left finger so he scanned her quickly before moving on to the redhead to her right. She was small in stature, probably no taller than five-five, with an ample bosom and a very pretty face. The third woman had dirty blonde short hair and pretty blue eyes but his gaze went back to the redhead as he walked up behind her.
She smiled up at him before slowly dropping her gaze in flirtation. Oh yeah, a drink had been a wonderful idea.
“Hello, ladies,” Calvin greeted as they continued to stroll on.
He received a giggle in response. So they were probably well on the way to being drunk. Luca hoped that they weren’t too blasted. He had no problem with picking up a woman at a bar, but he did want her to remember the night they spent together.
Calvin yanked one of the tall chairs out and sat. Luca did the same. Rosalinda, the pretty Spanish waitress that they’d come to know, was at their side right away.
“What’s it going to be, boys?” she asked.
“Couple of drafts and two shots of tequila,” Calvin requested. “Why don’t you send that table over there a refill also?”
Rosalinda glanced behind her at the women. “You got it.”
“You got the redhead?” Calvin leaned forward and asked.
Yeah, Luca had a type and she fit it perfectly. He enjoyed being dominant in bed and wanted a partner that could appreciate his strength. He had to be careful, though, since he was much stronger than a human male. If he didn’t watch it he could leave bruises. Some women didn’t mind but Luca preferred not to go too hard when picking up a lady at a bar. Alcohol could do funny things to one’s inhibitions and he never wanted someone to regret the time spent with him.
“Yep,” he answered Calvin.
“I do love the blondes,” Calvin said happily.
Luca laughed. Calvin was worse than he was. Luca didn’t set out to pick up a girl every time he went out. Calvin, on the other hand, called the night a failure if he didn’t get laid.
Rosalinda dropped off their drinks before continuing on to the ladies. Luca watched out of the corner of his eye as the three women accepted their offering before standing. Oh, he was so getting some tonight.
The redhead slipped to Luca’s side and put her hand on his arm. “Thank you for the drink,” she murmured seductively.
“You’re very welcome,” Luca told her. He wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her close. There would be no question about what he wanted.
Calvin was already talking to the two blondes so Luca didn’t feel rude for not striking up a conversation with them. “I’m Luca Perez.”
“Beth Williams,” she said while running her palm up the front of his shirt. He might be smaller than most of the shifters he was surrounded by on a daily basis, but Luca worked out hard and had nice muscles to show for it. He captured Beth’s hand, pressing it against his heart. “And what are you up to this evening?”
“Just looking for a little fun,” she told him boldly.
He smiled, picked up his shot and drank it quickly. “Me too.”
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About the Author
Crissy Smith lives in Texas with her husband, daughter, and three Labrador retrievers. The three dogs love to curl up under her computer desk and nap while she writes. It doesn’t leave a lot of room for her but what’s a woman to do?
When not writing or reading, she enjoys hunting, camping and shooting. But she has a girly side too and is addicted to pedicures and coffee.
She has been writing since she was a teenager and still loves everything to do with the paranormal. Her stories and characters all have a place in her heart. She loves the Alpha male, the dominant werewolf, and the Master vampire, which find their way in most of her books.
Learn more about the characters she has created at her website where they have their very own page. It will be updated from time to time to let you know what's going on with them. Also you can find out who will be in the next book.
Email: [email protected]
Crissy loves to hear from readers. You can find her contact information, website and author biography at http://www.totallybound.com.
Also by Crissy Smith
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Were Chronicles: Pack Alpha
Were Chronicles Pack Enforcer
Were Chronicles: Pack Territory
Were Chronicles: Pack Rogue
Were Chronicles: Pack Community
Were Chronicles: Pack Mates
Were Chronicles: Pack Daughter
Were Chronicles: Pack Hunter
Were Chronicles: Pack Council
Were Chronicles: Pack Security
Were Chronicles: Pack Beta
Were Chronicles: Pack Secrets
Corporate Wolves: The Favour
Corporate Wolves: Losing Control
Secrets: The Shifter and the Dreamer
Shifter Chronicles: Birds of Prey
Shifter Chronicles: Bear Claw
Shifter Chronicles: Eye of the Tiger
Shifter Chronicles: Coyote’s Kiss
Caught in the Middle: Magical Ménage
Bite Me!: Savage Love
Summer Seductions: Summers’ Girl
Cloaks and Daggers: Vampire Hunter
What’s her Secret?: Last Call
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