Everlasting Hunger (The Hunger Mate Series) (8 page)

Pulling up in front of Everlasting at eight o’clock, Ellie takes a deep breath, smiles
, and attempts to compose herself.  She looks amazing and knows it.  Maggie’s cousin Phoebe is a magician when it comes to makeup and hair.  She created a look for Ellie that screamed seduction and the makeup was beautifully sensual and flawless.  She can’t wait to see the look on Ian’s face later when he sees her.  For now, her only interest is getting through the huge crowd outside of Everlasting trying to get in. 

Her door opens and a hand reaches in to assist her out.  Taking the hand, she steps out of the car and glances up into the smiling eyes of Miguel.  “How are you doing tonight, Miguel?” 

“Ms. Dawson, may I say that you look sexy as hell and if you ever get tired of Mr. Ian, come find me.” 

He grins at her as he tosses the keys to one of the other valets.  Offering his arm to Ellie, he escorts her through the crowd.  “It seems to be a very busy crowd tonight so stay close to Jasper, Ms. Dawson.  He’s meeting us up at the front and will be your escort in the club tonight.” 

Patting his hand, she says, “Thank you.  I really appreciate you escorting me through this.  I was afraid I would get sent to the back of the crowd.” 

Miguel pushes aside several young men who are openly staring at Ellie as they moved closer to the front doors, the young men start calling out things they would like to do to her.  Ellie blushes and stumbles, when one of the men reaches out to grab her. 

“Touch her and you’ll never step foot in Everlasting again,” says a smooth voice that sends a pool of heat to Ellie’s lower belly.  Looking up with a smile, she reaches for the arm of the sexy vampire waiting for her. 

“Hello, Jasper.” 

“Hello yourself, gorgeous,” he says with a sexy smile.   Wrapping an arm around her waist, he places a kiss on the corner of her mouth. “You look stunning, sexy as hell, and I’ve been waiting all my life for you.” 

Ellie laughs lightly at the sighs and whispers coming from some of the women standing close by who seem jealous of Ellie. 

“You would not really ban them would you, Jasper?” 

“Yes, I would.  You are off limits to everyone and they will respect those orders or take the consequences that come with them. Now, gorgeous, how have you been since the last time I saw you?”

They start up the stairs and a voice calls out, “Ellie!  Ellie! Over here!”  Jasper and Ellie turn at the sound of the call and Ellie sees her friend Sheila. 

“Jasper, that’s my friend Sheila from the hospital.  We were supposed to come together a few weeks ago.  Can you make sure she gets in tonight and has a good time?  She has been interested in coming here for months.” 

Jasper smiles down at the enchanting beauty on his arm and calls out to Lorenzo.  “Make sure the young lady down there gets in tonight, Lorenzo.  She is a special friend of Ellie and needs to be shown a good time.” 

Lorenzo rubs his hands together playfully. “I finally get one all to myself, boss.”  Heading down the line, he pulls Sheila out of the queue and escorts her up to the front. “Honey, you get VIP treatment tonight since you are a friend of Ms. Dawson’s.  My name is Lorenzo and I’ll show you into the bar.  If you need or want anything you just ask for me.” 

Sheila stops at the stairs near Ellie and whispers in a stage voice, “You have been holding out on me and we’ll be discussing it later.  Have a good night, Ellie. This sexy man and I are going to go have a drink and get to know each other.”  Sheila tosses her hair and pulls Lorenzo into the bar.               

Ellie shakes her head at her friend’s antics.  She leans
against Jasper as they head toward the front door of the bar.  “She will be okay with Lorenzo, right?  If there is something she is not comfortable with, someone will see that she is taken care of and driven home?” 

“Relax, gorgeous.  Even though we are vampires, it’s not as if we drain everyone dry or kill for the fun of it.  Everlasting is a fun place to be seen and to enjoy a different kind of lifestyle.  Sheila will be taken care of by Lorenzo and will have a great time in the process.  Stop worrying and let’s go have some fun.  Ian suggested a tour of the Kitchen and if you desire you can be added to the exclusive drink list for the night.” 

Ellie glances up in surprise and questions. “Exclusive drink list?” 

Walking into the dark interior of the club, he reaches over and helps her remove the knee length jacket that had been covering the dress she had bought earlier.  “Holy Hell, Ellie.  Are you trying to cause a riot or an erection every time you walk in the door?” Jasper asks with a smile.

Ellie laughs, blushing slightly. “It’s wonderful to feel desirable and sexy, and I don’t get those opportunities very often in my line of work.” 

He wraps an arm around her waist and escorts her passed the gaping mouth of teenage coat boy. Jasper leads her to the door of the Kitchen.  “Well
, you are sexy as hell, gorgeous, and if it was anybody but Ian, I’d be giving him a run for his money.  Ah, damn, Ellie, I don’t think it matters if it’s Ian.  You look delicious enough to eat.” 

“Jasper, we
’re going to be the best of friends because you’re so good for my ego!”

Jasper walks her into the kitchen and explains that the Kitchen is designed so that everyone that comes in gets his or her blood drawn.  “It’s then tested for diseases or chemicals in the bloodstream.  Anyone that has drugs or an intoxicating amount of alcohol in their system is removed from the Kitchen and escorted off the premises.  If they pass the tests, they are then counseled on what to expect on the bar floor and introduced to a professional drink if they would like to shadow someone for a little while.  It’s all designed to make the person feel safe and protected.  If they feel they are out of their league or it’s not what they thought it would be they are taken to a room down the hall and we help them remember a different memory of the evening.  No harm and no foul.”

“Makes good business sense to me, Jasper.  I see Sheila is having a good time with Lorenzo.  He won’t get in any trouble for her behavior, will he?”

They both glanced to where Sheila is sitting in Lorenzo’s lap, nibbling on his earlobe as they draw blood from her arm.  “No, gorgeous. He’s due for a good time and if your friend is anything like you, he’s a lucky man tonight.” 

“So tell me about the exclusive drink list and what happens with Ian if I decide to sign up for it.” 

“Are you asking me if he would not want to see you any longer if you signed up for the menu?” 

“Yes.”

Jasper smiles. “Honey, you could let every man in here drink from you and he would still want you.  He might be pissed off that you allowed that to happen, but he would still want you.” 

“I guess I am just surprised that someone like Ian wants me.”

Grasping her chin, he raises it until she meets his eyes.  “You are an incredibly intelligent, funny, warm, and loving person.  If I ever hear you talk about yourself like that again, I will personally put you over my knee and spank that incredibly sexy ass.  Understand?” 

Ellie stammers, “Yes, Jasper.  I get it.  You really are outspoken, aren’t you?” 

Jasper tosses his head back as he laughs. “You have no idea.  Keep in mind that I know you are interested in Ian
, and as much as we may do together, he is my Maker and will always have my undying loyalty.  No pun intended.  However, keep this thought in the back of your mind.  Vampires are not humans.  Now, let’s run you through the testing procedure real quick.” 

Walking over to a booth that was empty, Jasper helps her to the seat and instructs the lab tech to process the blood and add it to the Exclusive list.  The lab tech preps the equipment and draws the blood for processing.  Jasper takes her hand and leads her down the hall to a private room. 

“Okay, Ellie.  The Exclusive list is only available to the owners of the club.  That means only they can drink from you on the bar floor.  If you want to offer a drink to someone, that’s your prerogative but you have to tell him or her you are on that list.  There are five owners to the bar, and they all participate in the Exclusive list.” 

Ellie looks up thoughtfully. “I’m guessing that you and Ian are two of those numbers.” 

“Yes, we are owners along with Annabelle and her consort, Erik.  Magnus the fifth owner is out of the country right now, but you will meet him at some point.”

Ellie has always been uninhibited when it comes to flirting, teasing, and having been in the club and exposed to the vampire way of life, she is finding she has very few inhibitions left.  Taking a couple steps closer to Jasper she asks, “What will happen between all of you if one of you has a companion and the others drink from them?”

Jasper wraps an arm around her waist and pulls her tight into his body. 

“Ellie, we don’t look at this as cheating or even in a way that a human would.  To us this is fun and consensual, and as long as the participants are okay with it, that’s all that matters.  Ian knows what you are doing right now.  There is a bond building between you two and that’s great, but he is vampire, gorgeous.  He has no problem sharing you if that’s what you desire.  You just have to save some for him.” 

Ellie is a little surprised to find she is really interested in trying out the sexy vampire to see if his kiss is as shattering as Ian’s was. 

“I
’ve only been tasted in private, Jasper.  Can you show me how it will work on the floor?” 

Stepping back from her, he walks to the wall and opens a panel. 
He pulls out a bottle and a glass, and pours a drink as he moves toward her. 

“Drink this first.  I want to make sure you have a good blood supply for later.” 

Ellie quickly tosses back the whiskey cocktail and feels the burn all the way to her stomach.  Sitting the glass down on a side table, she walks toward Jasper and wraps her arms around his neck.  Pressing her breasts up against the rock hard muscles of his chest she whispers seductively, “Do we do the same things that I watched happening on the floor the last time I was here?” 

Kissing her on the forehead, he says in a rough voice, “You are sin, Ellie, and we might as well do it right.” 

Pulling her tight into his embrace, he leans down and begins to kiss her, teasing her lips with little nibbles asking for entrance.  Ellie opens her lips and sighs as Jasper deepens the kiss.  His hands slide over the satin skin of her back as he strokes her until he feels the tension drain and she sighs against his mouth.  The pins fall from her hair as it cascades over his hands, he reaches for the clasp of the dress at the base of her neck.  Unhooking it and the halter style bra, he pulls both down to her waist leaving her breasts exposed to the cool air.  Instantly they pucker and strain toward the sexy vampire that was devouring her mouth like a thirsty man.  Bringing his hands up to grasp her breasts, Jasper begins to pull and pinch the nipples almost to the point of pain then sooths the peaks with a gentle stroke of his thumbs.  Ellie groans with the pleasure of Jasper’s touch and arches into his hands begging for more. 

Pulling back from her lips, he looks down, sees the glazed look of desire on her face, and is envious of Ian at having the passion of this luscious woman. 

“Ellie, some of the owners like to taste in unusual spots.  Are you okay with that?”

She nods as she whimpers and tries to pull
him back down to her lips.  Dropping to his knees in front of her, he leans forward and draws a nipple into the warm, wet cavern of his mouth.  Jasper stands and leans Ellie over his arm, pushing her breasts up in invitation. She whispers his name and clutches him to her body, giving him the invitation that he needs. His fangs extend and he plunges them into Ellie’s breast, setting off an explosive climax for Ellie.  Feeling the ripples of her orgasm start to fade, he licks the wounds closed and stands her up.  Pulling her bra off, he tosses it in the corner and hooks the clasp of the halter dress. 

“Ellie, you are simply breathtaking.  I can see why Ian thought you would be an incredible addition to the Exclusive list.  I’m honored that you allowed me to taste you.  Thank you, gorgeous.” 

Kissing her on the forehead, he steps back to give her a few moments to compose herself. 

Ellie smiles as she straightens her clothes and hair.  “Relax, Jasper.  I’m fine.  I have done some research the last couple of weeks and I know that monogamy is not in the vocabulary of vampires.  I’m okay with that, honey.”  Reaching out a hand, she touches him on the shoulder. “Can I ask why you did not make love to me, though?”