Page 41 of Thor

“She doesn’t like me,” Thor said. “I’m not used to that.”

“Don’t take it too hard, she doesn’t like anyone.”

He wondered what had made her angry. Had she been through the same things Elle had?

“Are you ready?” Elle asked.

Thor nodded.

She walked to the door, and he bent in and kissed her cheek. “You look amazing.”

She smiled. “Thank you. I wasn’t sure if it was too much.”

“Not for me,” Thor said. “I hope I can keep myself from peeling the dress off you until we are alone.”

Elle blushed and he took her hand. “I have to warn you,” he said as they walked down the stairs. “My dad’s place can be... a bit... much, if you haven’t been there before.”

“What do you mean?”

Thor scratched his head. “It’s a gentlemen’s club. It caters to men.”

“And?”

“There are women dancers, and not all wear clothes.”

Elle’s eyes widened. “Oh.”

“There’s nothing bad going on there. He doesn’t allow prostitution or anything, but he likes pretty women, and he’s always had a thing for burlesque shows.”

“Burlesque?”

“It’s like a stage show. A play kind of. With singing, and dancing, and the women aren’t always fully clothed.”

“Oh.”

Suddenly Thor didn’t want to take Elle to Valhalla’s Throne anymore. Someone of her delicate sensibilities shouldn’t be forced to witness things like that.

“We don’t have to go,” he said. “I’m totally fine not going.”

“No,” she said quickly. “I want to.”

He cocked an eyebrow at her and pulled her through the portal.

“I don’t mean like that,” she said. “I’ve seen enough naked women in my lifetime. I want to go because it’s your family.”

They walked through the Raven Weaver toward the exit. “Are you sure because I’m still open to taking you to my favorite restaurant instead.”

“I’ll take naked ladies over raw fish any day.” She squeezed his hand.

“That’s not the restaurant I meant.” He laughed.

They walked down the street and headed toward the sounds and lights of Valhalla’s Throne. The tall brick building came into view. Edison light bulbs flashed on the marquee atop the building. Music poured out the front door and patrons lined up outside.

Thor walked to the front of the line and the bouncer let them through immediately.

“Thor, want some company in there?”

Thor turned to find a sexy demon named Deena ogling him.

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