"Now this is what I call spicy and hot." The bouncer grinned stepping aside while shamelessly licking his lips. "Step right in, beautiful." He motioned at Ruby with a mock bow.
Ruby hesitated slightly, her thoughts in conflict.
A part of her wanted to turn around and run to safety. But the other daring part that wanted to see the deal through emboldened her.
Taking a deep breath to stifle her fears, she squared her shoulders and walked in, mouthing a 'thank you' to the scary bouncer.
Inside the club, the air was thick with sweat, smoke, and the suffocating smell of cheap alcohol.
Rugged-looking men crowded around the stage and bar, their eyes tracking every movement, while half-naked women writhed to the pounding bass, their bodies slick with heat.
The dance floor churned with chaos as skin and desire tangled together beneath the strobing lights.
Ruby clutched her trench coat against her chest like a shield as she pushed through bodies grinding to the music.
