Twice Bitten Not Shy [Vampires of Eternity] (Siren Publishing Ménage Amour) Read Free Page B

for help, no more helping. Got it?”
    “Yup, got it. So we’re cool again?”
    “For now”—Gwen grinned, knowing he couldn’t see it over the phone—“but you’d better stick to your promise this time.”
    “Okay, okay. So what did you think of them?”
    “Honestly, I was in awe. They were both so…hmm…not sure how to describe it other than overwhelming to be around.”
    “I agree. Sandy couldn’t take her eyes off of them when they came to the office.”
    “Ha, that’s no surprise your secretary can’t take her eyes off of anything that has three legs.”
    “You may be right there”—Roger laughed—“but they are definitely interesting and very well off.”
    “That’s a good thing, because with a project like this and less than a week to get it off the ground, they are going to be paying plenty. Although, ethically, you shouldn’t be talking to me about their finances. Shame on you. And speaking of work, I have a shitload to do on this, and two other proposals to finish before I can even think of being finished for the day. So let me go.”
    “All right, and, Gwen, for what it’s worth, I am sorry, but I honestly thought you’d like this job.”
    “Okay, Roger. Just remember what we agreed to.”
    “Yup…unless, of course, there is another amazing opportunity like this one.” She could hear him laughing as he hung up the phone.
    One of these days I’m going to kill that man. It’s a good thing he’s so charming, or he’d be dead already.
     
    * * * *
     
    “Dinner is served,” Bree announced as she opened the office door.
    Gwen looked at her watch and couldn’t believe that it was 6:00 p.m. already. At least she had gotten the plans finalized for the other two events she had under contract. Now she could devote all her time to the Eternity opening. Owning her own business had been a lifelong dream, and Gwen loved it like the child she could never have. Yes, it would be great to have a larger staff, but that would come. For now, she and Brianna did just fine together. Affairs to Remember was even on track to make a significant profit for the first time since its inception. Yup, this is a good year so far. My life is coming together—mostly. Gwen grinned to herself. After the Eternity opening, she might even take a long weekend for some much needed R & R.
    “Earth to Gwen…are you coming, or do I have to invite a few other people to help me eat all this food I ordered?”
    “Yeah, yeah, I’m coming. Let me just save this, and I’ll be right there.”
    She didn’t know what she’d do without Bree. She kept her organized and on track. Gwen was creative and tended to go off on tangents, but Bree was always there to rein her in again. She worked hard and deserved more than Gwen could afford to pay her right now, but it looked like that was about to change soon. At least she hoped so. She would have never guessed that Brianna—Bree—would have turned into not only her right arm but her best friend. Actually, besides Roger, she was really her only friend.
    Bree had been one of about fifteen people to apply when she had placed her ad for an assistant. When Gwen had gotten her first look of Bree and the black hair, dark makeup, piercings, and Gothic clothing, her first instinct was to say, “thanks, but no thanks.” But she knew better than to judge people on how they appeared, and the girl had a great head on her shoulders. The fact that Bree believed that things that went bump in the night were real was just part of her charm.
    “What did you order?” Gwen asked as she entered the conference room, following the aroma of the Chinese food.
    “The usual. I think they see the number on their caller ID and just make up our order.” Bree laughed. “I mean, we’ve been doing this what? At least twice a week for the last six months. Their profit margin will drop once we stop working late.”
    “You’re funny. We don’t really order that much. Not really.” But Gwen wasn’t so