The Vampire’s Servant novel Chapter 18

An hour later, we arrived at Carroll’s. Echo was excited. She hadn’t been to a proper restaurant in her life. I had her look at the menu online while we drove, remembering what Drew said about her indecision at the fast food restaurant.

We’d made sure to dress nicely, as a courtesy to Echo. Since it was her first time in a proper restaurant, I wanted her to have the full experience. In the future, I’d take her out as often as possible.

She would be attending galas and events with me. I would have to take her to buy some nicer clothing. I wouldn’t trust that to Drew.

When we arrived, I was a little shocked to see the host was a werewolf. He didn’t seem aggressive or upset by our presence. He seated us at a nice table and gave us the menus. I’d never met a wolf so civil.

“Your server will be Grayson. He’ll be by in a few moments to take your orders.” He smiled and left.

“That was interesting.” Master Marius chuckled.

“What was?” Echo asked.

“The host is a werewolf. They don’t tend to like vampires.” I told her.

“They tend to hate us.” Rosy snickered. “He was very polite.”

Echo’s eyes widened and she looked at her menu. I could smell that she was nervous. The idea of having a potential enemy so close must have upset her.

“They won’t do anything because we’re here. Don’t worry.” I said. “Just focus on what you want to eat.”

“Lots of protein. You need to eat more meat.” Master Marius ordered. “Once you’re healthy, you’ll start having the abilities you were meant to have. Right now, you’re weak.”

“I’ll ask the server for recommendations.” She said softly. “Since none of you has eaten solid food in centuries.”

We chuckled. She had a point. I could barely remember the flavor of most foods and food from when I was alive was very different from food now. We’d see what he had to say.

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[Grayson]

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I finished wrapping silverware for the table that had just been cleared when Pierce came and tapped my shoulder. He was one of my brother’s friends, but had become like a friend to me. His family owned the restaurant and he gave me the job because I was the Alpha’s little brother.

“You have a four top seated. Try not to insult them.” Pierce snorted.

“I haven’t insulted anyone since my second week here.” I laughed.

“Three of them are vampires.”

There goes my tip. I sighed. Vampires who came here were usually just feeding some blood-whore they’d either finished with or were courting. I couldn’t seem to reign in my distain for them.

“Why’d you seat them in my section? You know I hate them.” I groaned.

“Because it came up in the rotation. Deal with it.” He commanded.

I picked up my order pad and left the prep area. Fucking vampires. I’d had pretty decent tips all night, they were going to take up a table and leave me nothing.

None of them knew they should tip since most of them hadn’t been to restaurants since before they died. I couldn’t believe it. At least, they’d probably ask for another waiter once they saw me. They didn’t tend to like werewolves.

Pausing at the server’s stand, I scanned the room. It wasn’t hard to tell which one it was, but it looked like four vampires. All pale as hell and pretending to look at the menu.

I decided to listen for a while. It would give me a better idea of what kind of assholes they’d be. I’d try to temper myself properly.

“Have you decided what you want to drink, Echo?” A male with dark brown hair asked.

They always drank red wine. The most expensive stuff we had. Usually, they’d purchase a bottle and have us drop a vial of blood into it. It was disgusting.

“Maybe some Coke? I don’t know, Victor. I’m so bad at this.” The girl giggled.

Her voice was amazing. I looked at her, she was pale, but not in the same way as the vampires. A blush spread across her cheeks. She was human!

The seat she was in let me see her profile as she sat. She was delicate and thin, like she didn’t eat much. The dress she wore draped over her knees, ending mid-shin and she twisted her ankles around the chair’s legs.

“What about an appetizer?” The other female asked. “Humans like cheese. They have mozzarella sticks.”

The girl laughed and I almost smiled. She was beautiful. I felt my wolf start to take notice. Rex was getting anxious.

“I do like cheese. I can get some, but it says marinara sauce comes with it. I know Victor doesn’t mind the scent of garlic, but I don’t know about you and Marius.” The girl responded.

What had the other vampire called her? Echo? It was a weird name, but beautiful all the same.

“I don’t mind it. If I were feeding on you, I’d say no, but I’m not so it’s not a concern.” The other female said.

“I don’t mind, either. This is your reward meal. Think only of yourself right now, Echo. No one else matters.” The other male said.

Now I knew most of their names. I was sure I’d get the other soon. Time to go meet them. I took a deep breath and started toward the table.

As I drew closer, I smelled the most amazing scent. It was like cotton candy and lemon drops. Very sweet with a little tartness. Rex started going nuts.

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