Page 125 of Revelation

“Whoa,” the guy says. “Best Manhattan I’ve ever had.”

“Love it,” his date says. “What’s in it besides gin?”

I tell her and she praises me for being fucking amazing, which, I must admit when it comes to making drinks, I am. “When you’re ready for round two, lemme know. I’ll keep my tab open for you all night long.”

“Thanks. Wow. You’re the man.”

Damn, I should totally do this once a week, just for kicks. This is fun.

A smoking hot brunette comes into the place alone, sits at the bar, and motions to me that she wants to order something. I glance at Tim on the other end of the bar and he motions to me like, “She’s all yours, man.”

I saunter down to her. “Hey, beautiful,” I say. “What can I do for you?”

She raises her eyebrow. “Answering that question with a drink order seems like such a shame.”

Oh. Well. I glance at the door. I’d forgotten about how much women hit on the bartender. That was always one of the best perks of tending bar.

I smile at her. “You here alone, sweetheart?”

“Waiting for a friend. She just texted she’s running late.” She makes a sad face.

“Well, no one gets lonely when I’m tending bar. That’s the rule. What can I get you? It’s on me.”

Her eyes blaze. “Oh, thank you. That’s awfully sweet of you.”

I look at the door. No Jonas. No Kat.

“Um,” she says. “Do you have a recommendation for me? I feel like going outside my usual tonight. Maybe taking a walk on the wild side.” She levels her dark eyes at me.

Oh man. This woman’s not fucking around.

“Hmm. Well, would you like a screaming orgasm, perhaps?”

“You read my mind.”

“Coming right up.” I flash her my most lascivious look.

“And what do you recommend todrink?” she adds.

I laugh. “What’s your name, beautiful?” I ask.

“Lucy.” She puts out her hand and I shake it.

“Hi, Lucy. Love the name. I’m Josh. Pleased to meet you.”

“You’re new here?”

“Yeah. Just on a trial basis. Just for tonight.”

“Oh, well, lucky I came in tonight, then. I’d be happy to tell the owner to hire you. You’re the best bartender, ever.”

“I haven’t made your drink yet.”

She flashes a flirtatious smile. “It doesn’t matter.” She licks her lips.

I run my hand through my hair. Shit, have women gotten more aggressive since I used to do this in college? “Well, Lucy. Thanks for the vote of—” I glance down at the other end of the bar and I’m met with two eyes of blue steel boring holes into the back of my skull like a fucking Gamma Ray.Kat.In full Jealous Bitch mode. My heart and dick both leap at the sight of her. How is it possible she’s even more beautiful than she was last week?

I wink at her and her eyes flicker.

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