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As we walk down the stairs, I see Alpha Patrick talking to Anders and Clint. Clint is wearing a black t shirt that looks like it was painted on him and black jeans. The whole outfit makes him look sexy and dangerous. The only difference in his outfit and Anders’ is that Anders is wearing a jacket. Where Clint looks like a Calvin Klein model, Anders looks like a movie star.
I feel Calista reach over and squeeze my hand. She’s not immune to how great they look either and as I look around, I see the covetous looks of every she-wolf in the room. No worries girls, they aren’t here for us.
“Good evening, Alpha.” I say to Alpha Patrick. I turn and nod my head, acknowledging Clint and Anders.
I hear Clint growl. “What are you wearing?”
I frown at him, then look down at myself. “It’s a romper.”
“You look lovely, Calista.” Anders says to her.
“Thank you, Alpha. It looks like the two of you have dates tonight. I hope you have a nice evening.” She links her arm through mine. “We certainly plan to.”
I can tell Cali’s hiding her jealousy. I’m right there with her. Clint and Anders. have been showing us so much attention, it almost felt as though they really wanted to date us. Yet, here they are, ready to take out some other she-wolves. Not only are they going out, but they’re dressed to impress.
I turn to look at Alpha Patrick. “Alpha, we’re ready to go. Who did you have in mind to be my guards tonight?”
Alpha Patrick smiles at me like I’m missing the joke. “You’re looking at them, Lily.”
My head whips around to look at Clint and Anders, and I hear Calista gasp.
“You two are my guards?” I ask.
Clints smiles at me with a Cheshire Cat grin. “Yep.”
Anders looks at Cali. “I guess that makes you my date.” He says and holds his arm out to her.
She looks at me then unlinks her arm from me and links it with Anders. Clint comes up to me and does the same. I link my arm through his. I know it’s my imagination, but I swear I can hear hissing from every female in the room. The jealousy that Cali and I are going out with the two most eligible bachelors in the pack is thick in the air.
Anders has his father’s SUV, and both he and Clint open the passenger doors for us. Once we are in our seats, they walk around to the other side, Anders sliding into the driver’s seat and Clint sliding in beside me.
“So, where to?” Anders says.
“Dark Moon. They have a place where we can get some food and later we can go. dance.” Cali tells him.
He smiles at her, and I know that look. It’s the look that Clint gives me. When I turn to look at Clint, he’s frowning down at my legs. I look down seeing nothing wrong. “What?”
“Those may be shorts, but they are awfully short.”
“Well then, I guess you’ll earn your money tonight, making sure no guy puts his hands on me.” I joke.
His answering snarl is anything but playful. “No one will touch you.”
“Geez, I was kidding. Relax.”
“Yeah, relax Clint. Lily looks great. If you’re going to be a wet blanket, we’re going to leave you at home and let Anders be Lily’s bodyguard tonight.” Cali tells him.
I watch Clint look at Anders through the rearview mirror as Anders gives him a smirk. “It’s fine.” He says grumpily before turning to me. “But don’t be surprised if I’m snarling at guys all night. You look entirely too sexy.”
I blink at him. Was that a compliment? Is he…. is he jealous that other guys may look at me tonight? That’s kind of sweet.
“Well then, I may have to snarl at some she-wolves because you look entirely too sexy, too.”
His smile is smug and mischievous. “You think I look sexy?”
I shake my head at him. “You know you do. Don’t go fishing for compliments.”
“I may think I look good, but I’m glad to know I look good to you.”
We arrive at the club and walk into the restaurant side. The music here is quieter, but it’s still loud, preparing you to go into the dance club side of the business. We get a table and order food.
Dinner is actually enjoyable. We all get along well, and the conversation comes easily. I’ve not spent a lot of time with Anders, but I can see that his father has done a good job of training him to be the next Alpha. He’s good at putting you at ease, keeping the conversation going and the dynamics between him and Clint are fun to watch. They act like brothers, antagonizing yet still supporting each other. Cali and I laugh a lot during dinner and they both seem thrilled to have elicited our laughter and smiles.
When we finish, it’s still a bit early to go to the club, so we get a high-top table at the bar. Since we’re at a shifter club, the drinking age is much younger than the human bars. It’s why we come here.
“So Lily, why don’t you tell Calista that she should agree to go out with me. Anders says.
“Cali can make up her own mind, Anders.”
“You went out with Clint and that seemed to go well.” He retorts.
Cali turns to me. “You went out with Clint?” She looks offended. I hadn’t had a chance to tell her yet.
“We had breakfast this morning. I haven’t had a chance to talk to you about it yet.” I give her a meaningful look.
“I had a great time. I hope you did too, Lily bud.” Clint says.
I turn to look at Clint.
“Lily bud?” Cali asks.
He smiles, but his eyes never leave mine. “It’s my name for Lily. She’s my Lily bud.”
I look at Clint. “I’m not your anything.” I retort.
“You’re my trainee, you’re my lab partner, you’re my study-buddy…should I go on?”
I roll my eyes at him.
“So, Calista Johns, you really won’t agree to go out with me?” Anders asks her.
“Anders…”