ALESSIA My chest tightened at the sight of the lively dancing crowd. I hoped no one would recognize me. My hand kept tugging nervously at the hem of the short dress Ava had forced me into. It barely covered anything, and the fabric felt like a second skin. I desperately wanted to rip it off and go get my clothes. “Calm down, Alessia. You’re drawing attention. Just act cool,” Ava whispered, her hand tightening around mine. I swallowed hard and nodded. “I made a reservation. I know you don’t like crowds. Let’s go somewhere more private,” she said, leading me through the sea of bodies. “Nice mask,” a drunk man slurred as I passed, his breath reeking of alcohol. I wrinkled my nose in disgust. “Ignore him,” Ava muttered, pulling me along. She kept glancing around suspiciously, which only made me more paranoid. I found myself scanning the room too. “Alessia, open that door and wait for me inside. I’ll get our drinks,” she said suddenly, pointing at a side door. My heart skipped,
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