which is a serious gift. I mean, what else would compare after that? Nothing. Putting them down is a mercy—and a lot of fun. But when...
Oh shit. Vegas.
I start laughing as I reach over for my pack of smokes and take one out with my teeth, lighting it up so I can take a drag and let the smoke billow out of my mouth as I explain. "You know, I always wondered what happened to that chick. She got away when I was sleeping. Must have been sloppy with the knots that night, but who could blame me? Long drives always take it out of me. That's why I tend to stay close to home."
Slapping the arm of the chair, I lean forward, bracing my elbows on my knees. I take another drag and look this kid over from head to toe. Nice hair, nice face, tall for his age—whatever that fucking is.
How long ago was Vegas? I think about asking Ichabod, but it doesn't matter enough.
Blowing smoke toward the kid, I grin when he just keeps glaring at me. I relax back in the chair, tapping my cigarette before I point it at him. "So, why the hell did you come here?"
"I just wanted to meet you," he says, and I wonder if he actually thinks that's a good enough reason to show up on my fucking doorstep. Not like the kid knows how amazing I am, or how much fun I could have with the two girls sitting behind him with their eyes glued on me. Worshiping me. Hell, maybe this could be the start of my cult following. If I let them live long enough anyway.
Although, the thought of a cult does give me another good idea, and it's been too fucking long since I checked on Satan's errant bitch. Laughing low, I jab the cigarette out beside me and turn to look at Ichabod who I'm pretty sure is still contemplating passing out on me—but he knows what happens if he does that. Facing the kid, I rub my hands together and stand up, noting that I've still got a few inches on the little accident.
"Well, kid, if we're having a fucking family reunion..." I let my grin stretch as I meet those blue eyes that look damn close to mine. "You really should meet your Aunt Beatrix."
About Yolanda Olson
Yolanda Olson is a USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. Born and raised in Bridgeport, CT where she currently resides, she usually spends her time watching her favorite channel, Investigation Discovery. Occasionally, she takes a break to write books and test the limits of her mind. Also an avid horror movie fan, she likes to incorporate dark elements into the majority of her books.
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Also by Jennifer Bene
The Thalia Series (Dark Romance)
Security Binds Her (Thalia Book 1)
Striking a Balance (Thalia Book 2)
Salvaged by Love (Thalia Book 3)
Tying the Knot (Thalia Book 4)
The Thalia Series: The Complete Collection
The Beth Series (Dark Romance)
Breaking Beth (Beth Book 1)
Fragile Ties Series (Dark Romance)
Destruction (Fragile Ties Book 1)
Inheritance (Fragile Ties Book 2)
Redemption (Fragile Ties Book 3)
Dangerous Games Series (Dark Mafia Romance)
Early Sins (A Dangerous Games Prequel)
Lethal Sin (Dangerous Games Book 1)
Standalone Dark Romance
Imperfect Monster
Corrupt Desires
Deviant Attraction: A Dark and Dirty Collection
Reign of Ruin
Mesmer
Jasmine
Crazy Broken Love
Standalone BDSM Ménage Romance
The Invitation
Reunited
Dark Suspense / Horror
Burned: An Inferno World Novella
Scorched: A New Beginning
Noxious (Anathema Book 1)
Mephitic (Anathema Book 2)
Viperous (Anathema Book 3)
Appearances in the Black Light Series (BDSM Romance)
Black Light: Exposed (Black Light Series Book 2)
Black Light: Valentine Roulette (Black Light Series Book 3)
Black Light: Roulette Redux (Black Light Series Book 7)
Black Light: Celebrity Roulette (Black Light Series Book 12)
Black Light: Charmed (Black Light Series Book 15)
Black Light: Roulette War (Black Light Series Book 16)
Black Light: The Beginning (Black Light Series Book 17.5)
Black Light: Unbound (Black Light Series Book 18)
Books Released As Cassandra Faye
Daughters of Eltera Series (Dark Fantasy Romance)
Fae (Daughters of Eltera Book 1)
Tara (Daughters of Eltera Book 2)
Standalone Paranormal Romance
Hunted (The Dirty Heroes Collection Book 13)
One Crazy Bite
Dangerous Magic