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now, a couple drinks, maybe even some light conversation? It’s been a while since I have held company with another of our… persuasion.”
    " Slumming it with humans too eh?" she laughed but agreed. "Fine, so we'll eat then I'll take your money... again." 
    “I dare say so, I do plan on paying for the date.” He winked and then called over the floor concierge, who made them a reservation for fifteen minutes later at Route, the hotel’s four star restaurant.
    They spent the time before talking and drinking, and then made their way to the intimate seating towards the back of the place, where they were all but alone. Caleb normally would order a bottle of wine, but Shade was not that kinda girl. They ordered more of the same of what they were drinking at the bar and Caleb ordered their appetizers so they would have a chance to look at the menu proper.
    "Well isn't this cozy?" she purred sinking back in her seat, kicking her shoes off. "I think sometimes it makes a difference having good company. Trying for decent conversation with Jace was like wrenching teeth. Humans are good for fucking but not known for their conversational prowess."
    “I think you may be right there. So what was up with that? You bargained him, he was your companion? I just stay away from most humans unless I’m planning on sex. They have their uses.”
    "I agree and that's exactly how it started. But honestly? He had passion, actual driven passion. Granted it was an addiction but he could make a table come alive. I'd never seen that before and you know how Immortals get with novelties."
    “Indeed. They are rare in this world. I’m sorry you lost him, if for nothing else then you r own lost amusement.”
    She shrugged. "I'm not. Not really, I tired of him. That's why I left, nostalgia and circumstances made me go back. I loathe being told what I can and can't do , and being refused is even worse." 
    “Well that solves that mystery. So what are you looking for now? Cuz I know it’s not a hot romp in a penthouse suite with a well hung Djinn…”
    "You have a very high opinion of yourself." she laughed. "And when you put it like that you make me sound more insane than normal. It's not that I wouldn't love a hot dirty hard romp. I specialize in those . I just don't want a target on my back for the next lot of immortal males who think I'm going to be an easy lay. I like to keep seduction firmly in my own books." she sighed. "I’m just looking for a good time away from demons and ley lines. Something fun, secluded and private."
    “So then lets up the ante.” h e said, and took a sip of his drink. “I could give you all that you know, and be discreet. But we can talk about that after I win. I’m thinking if I win, I not only get to rock that stunning body, but I get to keep you cloistered on my Yacht for a week. What do you say?”
    "Sweetie you might as well make it two because you’re not going to win, but if you want to play it that way then when I win I want that fabulous yacht of yours." 
    Caleb laughed. “Oh that would be interesting as I come with the yacht… but very well. I have no doubt I will win.”
    "You wanted to raise the stakes. And I'll only need it for a month or so. Shake on it?" she offered him her hand.
    Caleb took it. Either way she would end up on his boat, and he would be there… win win.
    "Excellent." finishing her drink. "You know I don't think I've ever sailed a boat before, does it come with a young naked boson? I'm going to enjoy my winning more than the prize pot."
    Caleb shook his head. “I’m sure something can be arranged.”
    Appetizers and then dinner set them at another hour in each other’s company. Normally Caleb would be trying to figure out ways to get the woman into bed, and barely listen to a word coming out of her mouth. This was not the case. He found himself actually enjoying the Demon before him. She was funny, coarse, brash and extremely intelligent. The only drawback was she refused to talk