Hex and the Single Witch (Vehicle City Vampires) by Roxanne Rhoads Page B

as
dinner isn’t a blood bag I’d be thrilled to go out with you.” My stomach
grumbled in agreement.
    “No blood, how
about pizza?” He chuckled.
    “WizeGuys on
Saginaw?” I asked, hopeful.
    “You got it. I’m
right next door at VAMP, is it alright if we meet there? How long do you need
to get ready?”
    “I can be there
in thirty.” I mentally calculated how long to make me look fabulous and drive downtown.
    “Great. I’ll
head over there in a few and get us a table. I’m looking forward to seeing you,
Anwyn,” his voice smooth as melted butter with a touch of whiskey.
    “Looking forward
to seeing you too Galen.” I smiled like a school girl as I hung up the phone. I
wanted to giggle, shriek, and jump up and down. I was going on a date with a
vampire. How wild was that?
    I scrambled to
find something presentable to wear. I couldn’t wear something fancy, it was
just pizza after all, but I wanted to look good for Galen. I settled on black
skinny jeans and a long sleeved red tunic. I added a thin black velvet scarf,
and tall, black leather high heeled boots for a bit of sex appeal.
    I brushed my
hair and touched up my makeup by adding eyeliner and blood red lipstick for a
more dramatic evening look. I quickly hid shine with a little powder then
surveyed myself in the mirror.
    Not bad for a
five minute fix. My dark auburn hair hung loose and wavy. Combined with the
slightly sexy outfit I looked smokin’ hot. I hoped Galen would think so, too.
    I grabbed my
keys and purse, and off I headed toward downtown.
     
    ****
     
    I parked in the
lot kitty corner across from WizeGuys and carefully crossed Saginaw making sure
my heels didn’t get caught between the bricks. As I hopped onto the curb,
Malone walked out of the restaurant carrying a pizza box.
    “Wow Annie,
you’re looking good tonight.” He whistled. His look more than appraised. “Hot
date?” he asked a little more soberly.
    “Just meeting a
friend,” I replied. No use in getting Malone all riled up. “And you?” I asked
glancing at the pizza box he carried.
    “Just figured
I’d grab a pizza on my way home from work.” He looked down at his lonely pizza
for one and sighed ever so softly. “I’ll see ya later, Annie.”
    “Alright,” I
said and headed toward the door. “Later, Malone.” I glanced back to see him get
inside his truck, making sure he pulled away before I walked inside to meet up
with Galen.
    My eyes took a
moment adjusting to the dim light, but I spotted Galen easily as he stood up
beside a booth in the back corner.
    “Hi, Galen. I
see you picked a cozy spot for us.” Damn, he looked fine. He wore dark jeans
and a hunter green Henley, making his green eyes even greener. His dark hair
shimmered in the soft glow of the restaurant lighting. I ached to run my hands
through those waves.
    “You look
ravishing, luv.” He reached his hand out and took mine bringing it up to his
lips for a soft yet arousing kiss. It sent tingles throughout my body.
    “So do you,” I
replied.
    “Thank you. Have
a seat and let us order, yes?”
    My stomach
growled, and he laughed as we both slid into opposite sides of the booth.
    “I take that as
a yes.” He smiled. “So what would you like pizza, Stromboli?”
    “Hmm, pizza with
lots of cheese. I’m open on toppings, whatever you’d like.”
    “How about
pepperoni, ham, onions, and green peppers?”
    “My favorite.
How did you know?” I asked as a little niggle tickled the back of my neck. I
wanted to shrug it off, but it was odd Galen knew things about me I never told
him. I’m used to being the one knowing things.
    “I have just
been experimenting with human food a lot lately, especially pizza, and
discovered that combo of toppings to be the most pleasing to my palette.”
    “Yeah, it’s
yummy. Did you want anything else, breadsticks, sauce…hey what about the garlic?
It doesn’t bother you?”
    “Another myth.”
    I started to ask
about other myths but the waitress came up