King's Passion by Adrianne Byrd Read Free Book Online

outfits ranged from everything like the naughty nurse to the dominatrix police officer.
    Pretty much the typical stuff.
    Drawing in a deep breath, he pulled out a chair and plopped down. “Good afternoon, ladies.”
    â€œGood afternoon, Mr. King,” they chimed back as though they had been practicing all afternoon.
    Eamon smiled and opened the folder Hayley had handed him and immediately started delving into the women’s head shots and applications. “Okay. First up, Regina Bailey?”
    â€œThat’s me.” Regina stepped forward, showcasing a smile that stretched from ear to ear.
    Eamon looked her over. “Like the smile. Like the legs…” His eyes parked on her flat chest and then hesitated. “So how long have you been dancing?” he asked while he read her information as she answered him.
    â€œSince I was six,” Regina said, remaining chipper.
    â€œProfessionally?” he asked, even though he’d already made up his mind that she wasn’t right for the club.
    â€œNo. Actually, I just moved out here from Madison, Wisconsin. It’s always been my dream to become a showgirl.”
    Eamon arched a brow and eased back into his chair. “A showgirl? You know The Dollhouse is a gentlemen’s club. This isn’t casino work.”
    Regina fidgeted a bit, but her smile never faltered. “Yeah. I know, but…I haven’t been able to land anything yet. And—” she snuck a quick glance at the other women behind her “—well…I sort of really need a job.”
    Eamon stared at the young girl for a long moment before he then glanced back down to see that she was just twenty-one. An innocent. “Have you ever done any waitressing?”
    â€œYeah. Actually, my daddy owns a restaurant back home. I grew up helping wait tables. Problem is that it’s just as hard trying to find a waitressing job out here as it is trying to land a dancing gig.” Her smile finally started to falter.
    â€œWell, today is your lucky day. I just happen to have an opening. It’s yours if you’re interested.”
    Eamon watched as if he’d just lifted the world off her shoulders.
    â€œReally?”
    He nodded. “I’m sure as long as you keep flashing that pretty smile of yours. You’ll rake in a lot of money in tips.”
    â€œOh, thank you so much.” She blew him a kiss and started bouncing up and down. “You just don’t know how much that means to me. I thought I was going to have to go back home with my tail tucked between my legs. Thank you. Thank you.”
    â€œAll right. All right. You’re more than welcome.” He turned toward Hayley and handed her Regina’s picture and profile. “Will you take Regina here and make sure that she fills out all the necessary paperwork?”
    Her eyes danced with amusement as she whispered, “I didn’t know we had a position available. I would’ve had my cousin Gwen apply.”
    â€œWhen Gwen learns to walk and chew gum at the same time, you do that.”
    Hayley laughed and then escorted Regina to the back office.
    For the next two hours, Eamon watched the rest of the girls audition. There were a few potentials, maybeone or two break-out stars, but the majority of them were rhythm and balance challenged. Just when he and the DJ were getting down to the last dozen women, the front door swung open.
    Eamon glanced at his watch. “I’m sorry, but auditions are closed right now.” He shook his head. Tardiness was a trait that he couldn’t stand. But when he heard a pair of heels stab the hardwood floors, he turned his attention to his right. “I said…”
    Nothing, absolutely nothing could’ve prepared Eamon for the tall, fiery divinity that was storming his way. Six feet tall, with long flowing brown hair and blond highlights, this woman commanded attention like no one he’d ever seen before. Though her