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Chapter 10: The eyes in the dark

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The thrum of bass still pulsed through the walls long after the music had died down inside Inferno. Elena slipped out from behind the bar, her shoulders aching from hours of pouring drinks and dodging groping hands she couldn’t slap away. The perfume of alcohol, sweat, and smoke clung to her clothes like a second skin.

It was her first real night on the job, and though she managed to keep her cover intact, her nerves were frayed. Every interaction felt like a test, every glance over her shoulder a reminder that Adrian’s eyes—or worse, Nicolo’s—could be watching. She had survived the shift, but her gut told her the real danger hadn’t even started.

The club was quieter now. Staff bustled about cleaning tables, stacking chairs, and wiping down counters. Security men still lingered, their dark suits sharp against the dim glow of red lights. They didn’t look tired—wolves never did after feeding.

Elena grabbed her bag from the staff room and slung it over her shoulder, forcing her breathing
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