Buttercup (Spell Library #10) - Helen Scott Page 0,8

purse so I could read it when I went to the bathroom or something. It was addictive. At the last second I left it on the counter, knowing if I brought it with me the temptation to get it out and start reading would be too much.

After checking that the stove and my curling iron were both off, I grabbed my purse and headed down stairs, because I was that person who left them on accidentally, and after the disaster with my other oven I didn't want to risk burning down my home and business in one go.

I emerged into the alley where Iris and the other women were waiting for me only to have them hoot and holler at me.

"Daaaaamn, girl!" Iris called, giving a loud whistle.

A smile spread over my face. I was glad she approved of the dress since she was the one who wanted me to dress sexy.

"Looking good, Buttercup," Lupine called from the passenger side.

"Holy hell, Buttercup! You look amazing!" Jasmine said with a grin from the driver's seat.

My dress was short, only coming to mid-thigh, but it had long, sheer sleeves so I didn't feel like it was too revealing. The skirt was black with gold sequins making up an almost geometric, or maybe even 1920s style design. Needless to say, it shimmered in the light as I walked toward the car.

The top was mostly sheer, finely woven black mesh, but it had a thicker part that wasn't sheer at all over my breasts. It separated into a deep v that went down almost to my belly button. I still had to wear a bra, because, hello, these girls were too big to leave unsupervised, but the black satin looked pretty good underneath it. The back was much the same, with the sheer part only covering my shoulders and upper back before it became thicker and opaque. Add some strappy black heels and some gold earrings and that was me.

When I slid into the backseat next to Iris, I wasn't surprised to find the other ladies looking just as glam as I was. Iris was in a strappy navy blue dress that had bright pink and green flowers and leaves embroidered on it. The V-neck was showing off her boobs nicely, and I was pretty sure that her new mates would be all about that ass when she got home.

Lupine was wearing a light blue dress that was an off the shoulder number with short sleeves around her upper arms. The skirt hit just above her knee before swooping up on one side and tying into a knot. She looked hot. And preggers. Her baby bump was definitely the star of the show in that dress and part of me wanted to coo over it, but we weren't close enough for me to do that, well not yet at least.

Jasmine was in a dress as well, I couldn't make it out very well since I was sitting behind her, but I could tell that it was close fitting. It did have floaty chiffon sleeves though—they were similar to the dress Lupine was wearing but longer. It was a dark purple color and really set her hair off.

The three of them chattered excitedly as we approached the night club, Vee. It was the only club Silver Springs had to offer, but it was amazing even from my limited experience. We all piled out of the car and walked up to the front door, Reg the bouncer was there IDing people. I'd been here a few times before and offered the beefy bouncer a smile. The man seemed to really enjoy his job.

"Ladies," he said as he took our IDs. "Have a good night." He nodded us inside.

We moved past him and opened the thick, heavy door that led to the main club. The red lighting was already going and made the whole place look sumptuous, like a vampire's wet dream. Which made sense, since the place was owned by vamps, their mate was even a bartender here.

Without pause, Iris led our little group up to the bar, the black wood gleaming under the lights, and we ordered some drinks. It was only as I was waiting for my Long Island Iced Tea that I realized Logan was at the other end of the bar. His gaze caught mine, and I felt like I'd been punched in the gut.

I turned away before I could make things awkward between us. "Want to get a booth?" I asked