...The crowd whistled and clapped as the tall blond strolled out onto the stage.

“Oh well, thank you, and if I thought you were cheering for me, I’d be even happier.”

Lucius laughed along with the rest of the audience. Cindi, the owner of the cabaret, worked his packed club like the pro he was. Anyone walking in off the street without knowing what kind of entertainment Cindi’s Cabaret provided was in for a shock.

Cindi was really Charles, an ex-marine who’d left the military and come to New Orleans. He’d opened the cabaret because he loved performing, but also because he loved being a woman. Now he was one of the most respected female impersonators in the business, and he could dress like a woman all the time, if he wanted.

Half of the men who worked at Cindi’s wore women’s clothes all the time. Ronnie, Lucius’ boyfriend, was one of them. Lucius never really thought he’d like dating a man who dressed in skirts and heels, but he loved Ronnie, and whatever made Ronnie happy made Lucius happy. He also admitted some of Ronnie’s outfits turned him on.

It helped that Ronnie was the most beautiful person Lucius had ever seen, and he had a marvelous personality to go with his looks. Lucius had loved Ronnie since they were in high school together, though they’d only reconnected a year or so ago. Now Lucius couldn’t imagine never having Ronnie in his life.

More shouting brought Lucius’ attention back to the club. Cindi’s Cabaret was one of the most popular drag shows in New Orleans. Lucius stopped by almost every night the club was open. Of course, the fact Ronnie was one of the stars of the show helped.

“I know you didn’t come to hear me talk,” Cindi teased. He glanced off-stage and must have gotten a sign. “Without further ado, I give you Miss Veronica Lake.”

Cindi swept his arm toward the left of the stage. The audience shouted and catcalled. The blond caught Lucius’ gaze and winked. Lucius grinned, used to the way people reacted to Ronnie.

The first notes of “When You Say You Love Me” drifted over the speakers, and Lucius settled back in his chair, waiting to see the crowd’s reaction to Ronnie’s new piece. He’d helped his lover pick out the clothes and stuff, but he hadn’t gotten a chance to see the whole ensemble together.

Lucius sucked in a deep breath as Ronnie stepped on stage. Every part of Lucius’ body came to attention, especially his cock. God, he loved Ronnie so much and wanted him every minute they were around each other. Hell, he couldn’t get Ronnie out of his mind, even when they were apart.

Ronnie brushed his long blond hair over his shoulder, and his bright red lips curled in a sultry smile. His legs were encased in silk stockings, ending in black stilettos. His tight ass was barely covered by a strapless black sequined dress. He wore a pair of black gloves going up over his elbows.

Rhinestones glittered at his wrist, neck, and ears. Ronnie’s make-up was perfect as well. Ronnie made a beautiful woman, but Lucius loved the fact Ronnie was all man under those feminine clothes.