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<Nathan>

“I want to know all about you,” Marie d’Aquitain said. She took a sip of her drink, a dark red concoction that she enjoyed with the flick of a tongue.

“Not much to tell honestly,” Nathan replied. His drink was almost gone. “I travel, play my music and try to stay out of trouble.”

Mary glanced away from him at the bar. Her attention had been on and off again.

“Am I boring you,” Nathan asked. “I guess it’s possible. Anything is possible.”

“Is that your man?” She said over her cup.

Her eyes were penetrating, and he could once again feel her extend her power trying to corrupt his mind. He could see a hint of yellow around the iris. She would be formidable in any situation be it verbal or physical. He wasn’t eager to test her on either.

“Haven’t met any men yet. I’m new in town. Fresh off the boat so to speak.”

She hissed, her tongue played about the inside of her month working back a pair of incisors perhaps.

“Guild has eyes everywhere,” she spat. “They think they own this town. They haven’t met me.”

“Plumbers union?” Nathan smiled evenly.

Hazel appeared out of nowhere, “Anything I can get you two?”

“You,” Mary breathed, her eyes taking in the young girl like she was salivating over a newly roasted turkey. “You may get me another.”

“I’ll take another as well,” Nathan added quickly. He squirmed a little in his seat.

The waitress faded into the shadows. Mary reached out to touch Nathan’s hand. He allowed it with some reservation. His brain was flashing warnings. Her fingers were ice-cold as they played along the top of his knuckles.

“So strong, so virile,” she whispered.

Nathan heard Chester play a quiet melody on the piano.

“That’s my cue,” he said thankfully. All his bravado had evaporated into thin air. This woman was dangerous.

He moved to stand up but Mary gripped his wrist and held him pinned to the table. Her strength was incredible. He didn’t try to break her grip.

“You tell those witch cunts I will not put up with their crap.” He could feel her anger as she squeezed his wrist.

“Got it, maybe I’ll see you around later,” Nathan said. He held back his anger. She was just so damn sexy and intimidating at the same time.

She released his wrist and sat back in her seat. “I would enjoy that.”

Nathan hid his frown. He stood, gave her a nod then retreated to the band stage.

At the bar the skinny man continued his watch.

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