Chapter One
Rache put the nutson the wires and pushed them back into the box before going to test the connection. She unlocked her lockout and turned on the breaker. The room hummed to life, and she smiled. She put the plate on, took a photo, and took a photo of the breaker box before closing and locking it for the next contractor.
She grabbed her tools, made her way out of the building, loaded her car, and then handed her pass to the security checkpoint. She loved a good Friday. Even a bad one.
Rache got takeout and headed home. She grabbed the bag and her tools and made her way into the house. Her phone was buzzing, but she was off the clock, so she took her time.
Finally, she returned a call. “What is it, Tiffy?”
“You need to stop moping about that guy. What was his name?”
“Terus.”
“Yeah, I can’t believe you were sleeping with one of the dark elves.”
“Just dating. No sleeping with. I think he was just using me to get a feeling for the modern era. He had the theory, he just wanted to see it, and when that was done, we were done.”
“How long has it been?”
“Two months.”
“Geez. Get dressed. There is a new dance club, and if you don’t want to dance, you can at least listen to the music. I am giving you an hour, and then me and the girls are coming to grab you, so you had better be dressed.”
Rache groaned. “Right. Okay. What’s it called?”
“Quickstep.”
“Wow. I am eating dinner and taking a quick shower. Possibly at the same time.”
“Excellent. Wear something slinky.”
“Nope. You get what you get. Bye.” Rache stuffed her burger into her face, and she started stripping on the way to her shower. She did love a dance club, and new meant fun was a possibility. She missed fun.
Wearing her dancing shoes, her dark brown hair curled over one shoulder, Rache was wearing a pinup dress that was cobalt cotton. She felt ready to stand by the wall or hit the floor.
Music was already getting people on the floor. Salsa was really popular, and Rache just loved to watch. Tiffy and Mel were hopping with excitement, but Rache took in the ratio of males to females and hung back. She looked around, found a bar, and went to get a drink.
The bartender grinned. “Trying to get courage?”
“No. Social distraction. There are a lot of girls out there who want to dance, and I want them to have that chance.”
“Not you?”
“I have danced. I will return another time when I can bring a partner.”
He finished her drink. “You have a partner?”
“Not yet, but when I hunt one down, I will drag him in here and see what he’s made of.”
The bartender laughed and went on to the next client.
She sipped at the cocktail and watched the dancers. This was a fun way to spend the night.
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TERUS LOOKED AT THEsecurity camera. “What is she doing here?”
Xeti looked over. “Who?” He was straightening the lines of his jacket.
