All Chapters of Midnight Heat: Chapter 1 - Chapter 7

Maya’s POVMy phone kept buzzing on my pillow like it is angry at me. I opened one eye and see five missed job application emails.All of them say the same thing. “We are sorry. No vacancy at this time.” I sighed loudly and roll over on my bed.“Why does survival feel like homework I cannot finish?” I mumbled.A knock sounded on my door. I walked slowly and open it.Chloe was standing there, smiling like she always does. She was still my best friend. Her blonde hair was tied in a messy bun, and she is holding two cups of coffee.“You look like a girl who is losing life battles,” she said immediately. “Good morning to you too,” I reply.She waved her hand. “Forget manners. I have news.” My stomach tightened. “Good news or bad news?”“Depends on how much you like jobs,” she said with a smile. I narrowed my eyes. “What did you do?”“I told my dad about you.”My heart skipped. “Chloe! I told you I do not like begging people for help.”“You are not begging,” she said quickly. “You are tryi

Maya’s POVMy heart was beating very fast i. It felt like a small drum was hitting my ribs over and over. I quickly pulled my hand from under my dress and smoothed the blue cloth down with shaky fingers. My face felt hot. Not from happiness. From panic.I heard Chloe’s soft footsteps walking on the wooden floor outside the thick rug.“Dad? Hello? Your admin said you were here,” she called.I could not speak. My throat felt tight. I just stared at the door when it slowly opened. Chloe walked in like sunshine. She wore a yellow summer dress. Her blonde hair was tied in a messy bun. Some strands fell around her smiling face.She stopped when she saw me. “Maya! Oh my goodness, what are you doing here?” she said happily. She rushed to hug me tightly.Her coconut shampoo smell felt nice but also made me remember the strong leather and musk smell still hanging in the air around me. Around my body. The memory made my skin tingle in a strange, warm way. I hugged her back, but my body felt stif

Maya’s POVThe whole room became quiet. Every masked face turned toward me. I stood up slowly. My green dress felt soft and cool on my warm skin. Everyone waited for my choice in the truth or dare game.I looked around the circle. One tall man sat very still. His dark mask covered half his face. Something about his strong shoulders made my belly feel funny. I pointed straight at him without thinking more.“Him,” I said in a tiny voice.Chloe squeezed my hand tight. “You are so brave tonight,” she whispered with a big smile.I walked to the middle of the room. My legs felt shaky. The tall man moved to a big fancy chair under soft warm light. He sat down and said nothing. I got closer. What am I doing? This feels too wild but my body felt hot and excited at the same time.I climbed onto his lap. My knees rested on each side of him. Soft music played low. I started moving my hips in little circles. The silk dress slid up my thighs. I felt his body heat through his clothes.He stayed quie