Dirty Christmas
The foyer was decked out in lights and garlands, a massive tree glittering in the living room beyond.
“Come on in, warm up a bit,” he said, closing the door behind me. “I'm Alex, by the way. Host of this little soiree.” He extended a hand, and when I shook it, his grip was firm, warm.
Up close, he smelled like expensive cologne and something sharper, whiskey, maybe. “Party's winding down, but you look like you could use a drink. Champagne?”
I hesitated. “I shouldn't. Got more deliveries.” But he was already leading me toward the bar, his hand light on my lower back. “One glass won't kill you. Besides, it's Christmas.”