“Nope, no time. Let’s go, we’ll be late.” Sidney grabbed her arm and pulled her from the bedroom.
“Stop Sid, I’m changing them.” Harper resisted.
“Nope, I said no time. We’re going to be late.” Sidney pulled harder.
“It’s a bar, how can we be late? There isn’t curfew.” Harper let Sidney lead her through the house that she and Bronson shared.
“If we don’t get there soon, we won’t get a table. Come on. I want to perch prettily on my ass not spend the night on my feet in these shoes.” Sidney pointed down at them and Harper grinned. She could understand that. Sidney ushered her through the living room past the wall length mirror and Harper gasped.
“Oh my God is that me?” She stopped and looked at herself. “I can’t go out like this Sidney, look at me.”
“I know, you’re hot! If I did girls we wouldn’t have to leave, you are fabulous.” Sidney fluffed Harper’s hair. “Slut perfect. Come on.” Sidney pulled her from her reflection and outside to the car. “Get in.” Harper was looking down at the black heels that Sidney made her wear. Sidney leaned across and opened the door. Harper got in and took a deep breath then exhaled sharply.
“You look so good Harper. Don’t ruin it with a frown. Remember, it’s the first night of your freedom. You get to start over. Forget him, forget the past, and forget people who wronged you. We are out for a good time and if that involves a man great, if not great. Still a good time. Okay?” Harper looked over at her and watched the trees zip past. She finally nodded slightly. Sidney glanced over and Harper nodded deeper, smiling broader.
“Hell yeah!” Sidney whooped and accelerated.
They climbed out of Sidney’s Toyota on the side of the bar O’Malley’s Pub. It was breed friendly and they would be safe there. Members from all packs in the area would be here tonight, there was a band on weekends, and it sounded like they were starting. She heard feedback from the speakers inside. Bronson brought her here once then decided that she had no business here when a panther flirted with her. Bronson had taken her home and pounded into her for an hour after that proving to them both that she belonged to him. It was the last time they’d been together. If she’d remembered that earlier, she would’ve told Sidney that this place was bad luck. Sort of anyway. Maybe a sexy panther would try to pick her up again. Maybe that same one she hoped because he was hot!
“Good, the band is starting. I like the singer. He’s sexy as sin on a stick.” Sidney grinned. Harper followed her through the heavy green wooden door to the dark interior. A few wolves looked over their shoulders at them. Some of their eyes flashed. Jake grinned openly at her. He was Bronson’s best friend. She wondered why he wasn’t at home where he belonged with Charlotte. She was pregnant with his pup and due soon. Men were assholes. She wondered how many evenings her mate spent in this place while she worked her second job. She gave Jake a small wave and followed Sidney past the bar and to a small square table on the side by the window where they could see the dance floor and watch the band. She didn’t remember there being a dance floor but maybe they did this when there was live music.
“What can I get ya’ll?” A blonde server in a green tee shirt and jeans asked. O’Malley’s was scrolled in big white letters across her chest.
“Beer for me, Margarita for my friend.” Sidney said. “Run a tab, okay?”
“Sure thing honey, we got Bud, Lite…” she turned to look over at the bar where there was a commotion.
“Coors draft.” Sidney shouted over the noise. The server nodded and went in the direction of the scuffle. “Watch this. She’s human but I’ve seen her break up a fight before. Cover your ears.” Harper looked at her funny but stuck her fingers in her ears. The blonde stuck her fingers in her mouth and whistled sharply. All motion stopped. They backed away from each other. Sidney giggled. “Wolves hate that fucking noise.”
“Can’t blame them.” Harper let go of her ears.
“Oh girl, I see some prime real estate that I am going to stake a claim on. Be right back.” Harper watched Sidney hop down and cross the dance floor to go over and talk to a pack member. Harper scrunched her nose. She didn’t care for Mike. He was loud and obnoxious but if Sidney liked him…Oh! She walked right past Mike who obviously thought that she was coming to him by the look on his face.
Harper turned her head and grinned. Good. Sidney did have values. Good to know. Harper turned back around and watched Sidney sidle up to a wolf that Harper didn’t know. In fact, she didn’t know any of them at that table. He gave her a half smile and turned on his stool to talk to her. He was gorgeous. Sidney had an eye for the men that was for sure. If she’d been through what Harper had, she would be a little more hesitant. Harper sipped the Margarita that the server brought. It was strong and tangy but it wasn’t helping her loosen up at all so when she came by to check on them, Harper ordered another with a shot on the side. That should help, she thought. Sidney was still chatting up the pretty boy when the shot arrived. Harper threw it down her throat and let the heat slide through her. She blew out a breath and watched the band. The music just started and the drummer winked at her. She turned around to see if there was another girl behind her and when she turned back he smiled and nodded. She smiled back. He was human and of no interest to her.