Chapter 5: The Fae Club

She got up the next morning not wanting to get out of bed. It was too comfortable. She heard knocking at the door. She wrapped herself up in the blanket and walked to the door. “Who is it?” “It’s Ribero. She opened the door. “Not dressed yet?” he teased. “The bed was so comfy I wanted to stay in it.”

“You are a bad girl. Go get dressed so we can head to the club.” “Aren’t clubs supposed to be open at night?” “We are open 25/7 to make the most money possible. If someone is tired they can nap in the break room or sometimes take time off.” He leaned in and kissed her. His kiss felt like ecstasy. “More?” she asked batting her eyes. “Maybe later.” She went to get dressed.

So many choices in the closet. She settled on a cute white blouse with a matching skirt that went to her knees. Then she found black Mary Jane’s to slip on. She put some pink lipstick on then she was ready. Her dark brown hair hung to her shoulders and her blue eyes sparkled in the light.

She grabbed her purse and phone and walked back into the kitchen. “You look stunning.” He gave her a whirl. “Let’s go don’t forget your keys. They headed out and she locked the door. “You can sit up front with me.” He smiled wide. They buckled up and headed to the club.  He reached over to hold her hand. She happily squeezed his fingers. “Isn’t your brother going to be jealous of you and Terri?” “It says in the contract, you must do whatever the male staff wants. If he takes that out, he’s ready to marry you. He has never been married. He’s waiting for his fated mate.” “I might be his fated mate? But I’m a human.”

“There has been stranger pairings throughout the years. Vampires with humans, gargoyles with humans etc.” “How will I know if it’s really love if all of you are naturally charming and I can’t help myself around you.”  “Fernando is working on a pill that can make you immune to our charm. If it works you two will fall in love the old fashioned way.” “That would be amazing.” “For now though you just won’t be able to help yourself around us.” “Gee thanks.” She said sarcastically.

“I will not take advantage of you. I promise.” They stopped at a red light. He pulled her face up to his and playfully bit her bottom lip. She wrapped her arms around his neck and nibbled on his lips. The light turned green and they pulled away. She exhaled a deep breath.

“We are almost there sweetie.” He wanted so bad to feed on her. To make them both feel good but he had to wait. They pulled up to the club and he tossed his keys to the valet. He helped Violet out of the car. “Welcome back Master and Violet.” He nodded to the guard and went inside. It was 10 am so the club was pretty empty.

“Hi sweetie pie!” shouted Terri as he ran over to them. He wrapped his arms around her and kissed her cheek. He fed off her energy as he squeezed her right. “Mmm.” She exclaimed as her legs felt wobbly. She puckered her lips waiting for a kiss. “Cant sweetie he’s watching us.” He pointed to the camera. Violet winked. “I wouldn’t do that my brother might come out here to get you.”

“Today you don’t need to do much. Help with greeting clients at the door. We get mostly females but some men do come to flirt with the bartenders. You can also help with the bar, learn to make drinks do some cleaning.” “If you are tired I know how to make a drink that will keep you up all night.” Terri winked at her. “Ok I’ll keep that in mind. I’ll see you later?” “Of course sweetie.” He replied as he walked away.

“Why do I feel like those gargoyle statues at each end of the bar are watching me?” “They come to life and defend us when we are in danger. Hopefully you will never experience that. Come on I’ll introduce you to the bartenders. They might be jealous of you but don’t let them intimate you.” She held unto his arm as they walked up to the bar. “Everyone this is Violet, she will be working here for now on.” “I’m Ana don’t think you are special, Master always throws away his woman.” “Ill fire you if you talk to her like that again.” Snapped Ribero. Her and the rest of the women went back to working. Ribero could sense her heart racing.

He gently led her to Terri’s booth so they would be out of the view of the camera. He pulled her into his chest and ran his fingers through her hair. Her heart rate was slowing. She smiled and snuggled into his chest. Terri began walking over with a client. “No fair I want to cuddle with her.” “Could you take one of the rooms? Ana was nasty to her and she was going to cry.” “Ok but I call cuddles later.” They nodded at each other and he walked away. Ribero pulled in her energy to help her completely calm and she fell asleep.

He kissed her forehead and held her close. After 30 minutes she was still sleeping. He decided to kiss her lips to try to rouse her. Her eyes fluttered open and she kissed him without hesitation. He pulled back and she yawned. “Let’s get you a special drink to keep you awake.” She nodded. “Can one of you make an energy punch and don’t do anything funny.” He said sternly.

Carolina began making her drink. Ana whispered something to her and they both grinned. They walked over to the bar and she handed Violet the drink. She sipped it. It tasted like blue raspberry. She gulped it down. “That tasted great.” “I’ll see you later ok.” He kissed her forehead. She sat at the bar for a few minutes feeling giggly. Then she forgot where she was and she couldn’t see straight. “Yoshi we have a new client for you.  Yoshi was a Japanese Fae with beautiful long brown hair. He specialized In bdsm. “She likes to be whipped and blindfolded. She’s also a screamer.” Said Ana.  Yoshi walked from the playroom over to her and tied a black bandana around her head. “No, no” she protested.

“Don’t be scared.” He said taking her to the playroom and shut the door. He pushed down onto a table and cuffed both her wrists to it. She screamed. “No use it’s sound proof.” He cracked his whip. She was shaking. Whack, the leather whip hit the back of her legs. She began whimpering. Ribero came out frantic. “Where is she?” Ana was giggling. Yoshi’s door was shut.  He barged in as the whip hit her legs again. “Stop, that’s Fernando’s girl.” He stopped and dropped his whip. “Ana said it was a new client. I’m so sorry.” He said collapsing to his knees.

He took her blindfold off and uncuffed her. He looked into her eyes. “She’s been drugged! Check the camera and throw out everyone responsible.” He scooped her up and ran to his brother’s office. Ribero got into the office and laid her on the bed. “Shut my door.” Fernando instructed.

Garen the gargoyle came to life scaring everyone.  He picked up Ana in his muscular arms.  He walked over to the entrance. The weight of his footsteps shook the entire building. He threw her out of the door. “Shut it down, everyone out!” He yelled. People scrambled out the door. Once it was cleared out he sat back down and turned into stone again.

“I need to try to heal her.” He put his arms on her chest and chanted healing spells. She gasped as she came to. She could see again but she was crying. Her heart was racing. He laid on top of her in the bed and kissed her passionately. She kissed back like her life depended on it. He tried to pull away but she wouldn’t let go.  His charm effected her tremendously. “Careful you could drain the life out of her while she’s weak like this.” Warned Ribero.

He whispered In her ear “Sleep baby girl “ She drifted off to sleep and her heart rate slowed. “I’m going out the back door please bring my car around.” He nodded and went to park Fernando’s car by the back door.  He wrapped her up in his arms and carried her to the back door. Ribero opened the door for him and he quickly laid her in the back seat. He snapped his fingers and a blanket appeared over her.

“Ill bring her home, you secure the club.” “Ok Fernando just be careful.” He buckled up and drive carefully to her house. When he got there he parked his car in the garage and locked the garage door.

He carried her into the bedroom and laid her on the bed. She slowly opened her eyes. “Hey sweetie it’s just me.” He said squeezing her hand. She grabbed at her legs looking for the scars. “I healed you baby girl and I fired the female staff. No one will try to hurt again.” She hugged him tight and started crying. She still couldn’t see what he looked like because of the golden mask he wore, but just having him hold her was so comforting.

“I want to kiss you so bad, but I don’t want to lose control.” He said as he ran his fingers through her soft hair. She shivered at his touch. His presence alone was intoxicating. He looked into her eyes. His charm made her lust after him not love. He needed to get that pill perfected fast. That way they might have a chance at a normal relationship.

The phantom concealed his identity as he watched in anger, through the mirror. He was going to be with her no matter who stood in his way. “Please kiss me.” She begged. He leaned in to taste her sweet lips. The phantom disappeared he couldn’t stand to watch this. The moment they touched he couldn’t keep his hands off of her. He wanted to take her but he had to do this the correct way. He whispered in her ear. “Sleep.” She drifted off against her will. He covered her up and kissed her forehead.

“I’m so sorry but we can’t do this until your actually in love with me. I don’t want to hurt you. He locked up her house and headed back to the club. The phantom’s face appeared In the mirror. “I will kill you Fernando.”