#adealwithademon

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The Dragons Bride

The 67th book I consumed this year was the #DragonsBride by #KateeRobert, the first book in the #ADealwithaDemon series. This is an infamous #booktok book, which is always a 50-50 chance of it being terrible.. so what did I think? #bookreview

The 67th book I consumed this year was the Dragons Bride by Katee Robert, the first book in the A Deal with a Demon series. This is an infamous booktok book and there was a fairly well known bit of fan artwork about it that was doing the rounds (if you know, you know… if you don’t do know, well, let’s just say- proceed with caution before searching, it’s very NSFW) A plot summary attempt Five…

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Two WIP’s this week, I’m really loving this one.

A Deal With A Demon.

Summary: Kagome’s struggling to keep her family’s bar afloat after her mother’s death. One night, a demon makes a deal, intriguing her to change her life.

First chapter will be posted Sunday, November 14th. Much Love!💕

“Hey! Kagome! Another round for us!” The wolf demon hollered across the bar and she smiled, signaling a yes. Koga’s drinking tolerance are the only reason this bar stays open. That, and his affection for me. Rolling her gray eyes, she swung her head around, reaching for the scotch. Pouring three double neats, she slid them across the worn bar top, throwing a fake smile for the wolf demons. “Thanks babe!” 

“You boys need anything else at the moment, I’m gonna take a five minute break.” Kagome waved her hands, looking around the almost empty bar. Not staying to hear whatever perverted answer Koga had to say, she snagged her phone and headed towards the back. Propping the door opening with a broken cement block, she pulled her phone from her jeans pocket to see a few texts from Sango.

Hey, how’s work? Is Koga back again tonight?

The bank called the home phone again, dod you want me to give another excuse?

I can ask my dad to help you, I just want to help.

I love you, I’ll see you later.

Kagome sighed, leaning against the brick wall, closing her eyes. I can’t keep doing this. Dad’s drinking has just gotten worse after mom’s death. Maybe is should’ve listened to Souta and just left after high school. Rubbing the bridge of her nose, she tried to clear her thoughts, to focus on coming up with a plan on how to save her family’s bar. Sighing once more, she kicked the block out of the way, the metal door slamming close behind her. Glancing at the clock above her office, she winced as the wolf demon’s voice grew louder. Only four more hours to go, then I can go home.

Taking one more deep breath, she rounded the corner, almost bumping into Koga, who was blocking her way to get back behind the counter.

“Koga, I need to get back to work.”

“Kags,” he slurred and she almost rolled eyes once more at the annoying nickname, “All I ask for is one date. What do I gotta do to persuade you?”

“Keep buying drinks and I might just have a night off, but that would take even more drinks than you and your friends can handle.” She grimaced, realizing her words as they came out. His blue eyes light up and she stepped around him, anxious to get away.

“I’ll hold you to that. Now, another round if you please!” He raised his fists, his two friends whooping along. Gritting her teeth, she turned towards the scotch, pouring another round, praying he wouldn’t remember her proposal when he was sober.

Fate was on her side this week, Koga had yet to mention their little deal, but night after night, he was in with his friends. Sometimes there were two or three more added, but always at least him and the two twins, who Kagome had actually begin to grown fond on. They didn’t say inappropriate jokes and whenever Koga was off flirting with another chick, they always checked in on her, making sure she was eating at some point during the night. She always made sure to give them some food on the house, especially after finding out one night, they were only here to support their friends. A week after her one sided proposal, Kagome was finishing up the last round of glassware, the last bar guests leaving. 

She was humming to herself, the night having been pretty steady, pretty positive she made a dent in the monthly expenses. Polishing the last glass, she heard a door shut.

“Sorry! We’re closed for the night!” She called over her shoulder, focusing on a particular lipstick stain.

“Kags, don’t you remember our deal?” Koga’s slurred words came from the bathrooms and Kagome froze. Shit. Gripping the dirty glass, she whirled around, eyeing a drunk Koga as he leaned against the barter.

“Koga, we’re closed and you’re drunk. Where’s Ginta and Hakkaku?” She sighed, wary of her words. He was known for his temper when he was wasted. 

“I think they are at another bar down the road, I stayed back to spend some time alone with you, since you’re my woman and all.”  She wrinkled her nose, disgusted by the name.