Blacque-Bleu by Belinda McBride

Author:Belinda McBride [McBride, Belinda]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Belinda McBride
Published: 2019-09-15T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

Blacque started the engine on the late-model truck and smiled in pleasure. He gunned the powerful engine for a few moments, satisfied that the truck was running smoothly. One more job out the door.

He turned off the engine and climbed out the vehicle, admiring the big quad cab. Too fancy for his needs, but still, it was damn nice. The owner had purchased it to haul his daughter’s horse to and from shows. It had needed some minor work, but nothing too complicated. It had brought him a new customer as well—the owner was bringing in his wife’s little sports car the following week.

He slammed the door closed and tossed the keys in the air, catching them and heading into his office.

“Hey, Lukas. I’m heading out.”

He waved to Jason, the newest mechanic on staff. He hadn’t been joking those weeks ago when he’d told his father business was good. It was too much for him and Davey, so he’d brought in another guy. Jason gave Lukas the chills, not because he sensed a potential danger in the guy, but simply because of his aura of otherness. The kid looked like any other twenty-something man around Arcada, but there was something in his pale blue eyes that he hadn’t yet learned to conceal. He wasn’t fae, but he was something.

He was certainly a miracle worker with an engine.

Nights were coming early now that fall was moving in, and when he glanced outside, the security lights in the parking lot were beginning to illuminate. He heard the gunning growl of a motorcycle engine, and for just a moment, his heart beat a little faster. The engine wasn’t the throbbing roar of a hog, but the purr some something Japanese. Automatically he surveyed the shop, locating possible weapons.

He’d been jumped once, just a couple of weeks ago. The young wolf had apparently taken Blacque on at the urging of his friends, who’d gathered in a loose circle around the two of them. They’d scattered after Blacque dangled the pup in the air, letting him down after several long moments. He was being watched as well by one or more wolves. Something would be coming down soon.

His sharp ear caught a catch in the sound of the engine, and he relaxed a bit, standing back and watching as a leather-clad rider coasted into the bay. It wasn’t Bleu. It wasn’t even a man, but it was certainly a vampire.

The rider pulled off her helmet, revealing chestnut brown hair in a neat braid. Her leathers were built for function—chaps over jeans and sturdy boots. She wasn’t out to play the femme fatale in that outfit. She was tall, lean, and for a woman, damn intimidating. Pretty enough, he supposed, but he’d think twice about pissing her off.

Bulging saddlebags were mounted on the sides of the bike, and her helmet had a smoked visor. Did she ride during the day? Her leather jacket was battered and worn and nearly perfect to his eyes.

“Hey…wolf.” She gave a sly grin and winked at him.

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