“Watch it, Tanner,” Dallas’s deep voice rumbled, cutting Tanner off.
It washed over her in waves and sent goosebumps down her arms. His gaze cut to Tanner, who held up his hands in defeat.
“Did you work today?” she asked.
He nodded, taking another sip of the coffee. She made a mental note to keep it coming for him. He wasn’t a man of many words that she was aware of. He was more the silent, brooding type who dripped sex appeal.
“Candi!” a voice called out behind her.
She glanced over her shoulder. Her boss, Adam, waved her down.
“I guess duty calls,” she said, turning toward to Dallas and Tanner. She backed away and spun on her heel before she said something crazy.
Like ask Dallas out for coffee or something when the bar closed.
Walking toward Adam, she could feel Dallas’s gaze on her. Well, if he was going to watch her, she’d put on a show. She swung her wide hips and flipped her hair over her shoulder.
“Hey, can you clock in now?” Adam asked once she stopped in front of him. He was already looking frazzled, and the night had barely begun.
“Sure. I don’t mind,” she said.
“You’ll take your normal area. Tina called off, and I’m going to try to see if Kate can come in.” He patted her on her shoulder while walking away.
She glanced back to Dallas and met his gaze from across the room. Her lips curved up in a small smile. She quickly made her way to the bar and grabbed her apron from behind it.
“Looks like it’s going to be a busy night,” Tony, the bartender, said.
“Hey, Tony. Guess so. That means good tips.” She laughed, tying the ties of her apron around her. She took straws and stuffed them in the front pockets, preparing herself.
“It better be. Daddy got bills to pay.” He laughed, too, wiping the counter down. The bar only had a few seats open. The patrons’ attention was on the basketball game.
“Don’t we all.” She snickered. Grabbing a pen, she headed out into the busy atmosphere and walked toward the table that Jenny, the hostess, had just seated.
The familiar sensation of being watched filled her. She glanced over toward where Dallas stayed posted and met his gaze. He didn’t act like he was looking anywhere else. He nodded to her, and she knew they were going to have a good night.
“Hi, I’m Candi,” she greeted the couple at the table with a smile.
With Dallas there, she’d have no worries.
Want to read more from Peyton’s book, Dallas? Download it now!
Click HERE to snag the first book in the Trust & Honor series!
About the Author
Peyton Banks is the alter ego of a city girl who is a romantic at heart. Her mornings consist of coffee and daydreaming up the next steamy romance book ideas. She loves spinning romantic tales of hot alpha males and the women they love. Make sure you check her out!
Sign up for Peyton’s Newsletter to find out the latest releases, giveaways and news! Click HERE to sign up!
Want to know the latest about Peyton Banks? Follow her online:
Also by Peyton Banks
Current Free Short Story
Blazing Eagle Ranch Series
Back in the Saddle
Roping a Cowboy
Country at Heart
Special Weapons & Tactics Series
Dirty Tactics (Special Weapons & Tactics 1)
Dirty Ballistics (Special Weapons & Tactics 2)
Dirty Operations (Special Weapons & Tactics 3)
Dirty Alliance (Special Weapons & Tactics 4)
