Zayn let out a long, frustrated sigh. Then he walked toward me, his movements fluid despite the heavy coat. He stopped in front of the booth, refusing to meet my eyes. "I’m going to search you for your car keys, sir," he said, his voice polite and professional and that cut deeper than any insult. "Please remain still."I didn't move. I couldn't. Seeing him there, smelling that faint citrus perfume under the club's musk, made me feel a sudden, jarring sobriety. I watched him as his hands moved over my suit, his fingers grazing my ribs, searching for the key. When he finally found it, he reached out a hand to help me up."Let’s go sir," he murmured and Eve helped hold the door, but she patted my back as we walked past. He led me through the back exit, his grip on my arm firm and steady. When we got to my car, he helped me into the passenger seat and then walked around to the driver's side.The drive was silent for several minutes. The only sound was the hum of the tires on the wet pave
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