“No, you won. I’m sure of it.”

Zair looks up from the cards at me. The confusion on his face morphs into realization, then excitement. “Yes… yes, I’ve won this hand.”

“I get off in about an hour. Do with that information what you will.”

“Yes, ma’am.” Zair stands up and collects what few chips he has left to his name. “I’ll see you then.”

I watch him walk away. His posture is that of a man who just won a fortune, rather than the pocket change he cradles in his hands. I can’t help but feel flattered by that. I haven’t had anyone fawn over me like Zair in a very long time. Drunken passes and cat calls are one thing. A handsome, toned, and charismatic man with a personal code of ethics? Oh, I’m all in.

I bite my bottom lip as I get one last glimpse of his tight ass before he turns the corner and leaves my line of sight. I’ve never hoped so much that a customer would be waiting for me when I clock out for the night.

An hour later, my replacement at the table arrives and I’m officially off the clock. I walk slowly towards the exit, hoping Zair is still hanging around and will stop me. I don’t have to hope very long.

“Myra!” Zair appears at my side holding two beers. “Where’re you off to?” Something tells me that since he left my table, he’s done nothing but drink. Not ideal, but I can work with that.

“I’ll be heading home. Unless… Do you have a better idea for me?”

“Stay here, have a drink with me.”

“Here?” I know how often they clean the glasses here. This is the last place I’d ever want to drink. But, fuck, he is so hot.

“Yeah, here. Just have one drink with me. If you want to leave after that? Then go. I won’t stop you.”

“Okay, one drink. You have one drink to convince me to stay longer.” A huge smile grows on Zair’s face. “But let’s go to a different part of the casino.”

Drinking in this area would be a nightmare. I’ll still feel like I’m on the clock the entire time. Plus, I’ll spend the whole time feeling the eyes of my co-workers on me. Best to not be the center of gossip for the next month.

“Deal, I think I know a nice quiet part.” Without another moment of hesitation, Zair hands one of the beers to me. Then with his newly free hand he grabs my arm and leads me away from the area.

He doesn’t stop to tell his friends where he is going or that he’s leaving at all. Zair doesn’t even look at them as we walk past. They just keep gambling and drinking as we disappear.

Zair’s eagerness to get me away and alone honestly turns me on a lot. Someone like him being so fixated on someone like me… Well, I’ve never experienced it before.

Though, I’m not fooling myself into thinking this is anything more than just for tonight. Zair, just like countless guests before him, just wants to get in my pants. I guess today I’m just in a good enough mood to let him.

But hey, who am I to judge? I just want to get into his pants, too. None of this is that serious. We’re both just looking for a little sex.

Eventually Zair brings me to a tucked away corner of the casino, far away from any of the game tables. Just a few empty tables and chairs wait for us.

“I found this place a few years back. I worked a security gig for the casino when it hosted some huge convention. This is where I stationed the dumbest guy on my crew, because no one ever comes here.”

“Sounds perfect.” The two of us take our beers and sit down. When Zair takes his hand off my arm, I immediately find myself wishing he never let go.God, I’m horny.

“So,” Zair begins. “What is your favorite thing to do in Glimner City?”

“Definitely not be at work.” We both laugh. “I love to be literally anywhere but here at any given moment.”

“I hear you there. But I hope this is better than your usual workday?”

“Hmm, maybe,” I tease. “I guess it all depends on how this ends.” I place a hand on Zair’s leg on the table. He raises an eyebrow.

“Oh? How might this end?”

“There are a couple of ways, I suppose.” I pick up my beer and chug it all in one swig. “That’s my one drink done. You said I could leave now… but I don’t really feel like walking all the way home. If only I knew someone with a room here…” I raise an eyebrow at Zair.

Zair follows my lead and finishes his drink in one final swig. He then quickly stands up, pulling me to my feet.

“Lucky for you, I think I know just the place.” He laughs as he pulls my body close to his. Our lips touch. Like an explosion, it sends a shock wave of lust across my body.