17 Too Close (1/2)

I use my magic to quickly snatch my hand back and watch as Xander does the same. He shakes his hand out with a rueful smirk and says ”Why are you so afraid of my markings? Are you afraid something will happen?”

I scoff at him and say ”Not at all. Good night, Xander.” I watch as his Alpha marks crawl back up his arm and settle on the front of his chest as he gives me a knowing smile and says ”Good night, my little snowflake.”

My face falls at his new nickname but he quickly walks out, leaving me brewing in my own irritation. I slam the door shut and find Binx watching me on the couch with a kitty smirk. ”Don't,” I say walking past him. He snickers at me as I slam the door shut to my room and get ready for bed.

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The next day, after stopping into the office and sitting through a few meetings, I head straight downtown to Ambrose's club. I normally stay far, far away from this place but my last few days have been anything but normal.

I've already started looking for somewhere else to move but finding the right place is going to take time. Maybe I should just leave the country altogether? Maybe go to Irland or something... I shake myself from my thoughts and walk up to the door that already has a line.

The sun was just setting but it looks like people were eager to party tonight. I bypass the line, getting a few heated looks, and stop in front of a large Vampire bouncer. I go to pull out my business card but the Vampire suddenly steps to the side and says ”The boss is waiting for you.”

I slip the card back into my back pocket and nod before stepping into the large club full of lights and loud music. The bass drops and I swear I feel my insides giggle but I ignore all the dancing bodies and decide to head straight for the bar.

I'm not the tallest, standing at five-five but in this crowd, full of high heels and runway looking models, I look like a freaking midget. I finally make it to the bar and pant like I just climbed Mount Everest. A Vampire bartender walks over and smirks at me while asking ”What can I get for you, Witch?”

I pull out a five and say ”A bottle of water” He turns and pulls out a cold bottle of water, twisting the cap open before sliding it over to me and saying ”It's on the house. Boss will call for you in a minute.” I give him a grateful smile and drink half the bottle of water before looking around the club.

I guess everyone knows that I'm coming... kinda unnerving that everyone seems to know me now when just last week I was like a ghost. I nervously bit the inside of my lip as I look around the already packed club.