her first sensation. Bright sunlight streamed through
n. Her heart skipped a beat. A frantic, internal check confirmed nothin
ful rush: the lie, his interrogation, the vomiti
sinking into the plush carpet. Th
her: a set of brand-new designer clothes, an uno
l. "Wear this. My number is in the phone. Wait fo
t like an electronic leash. She k
't his prope
ed and dried-and put it on. Quietly, like a thief i
y of the Strip to the harsh reality of her chea
and headed back to the one place she was trying to esca
ion was a complicated mix of fear and awe. He said
he other dancers followed her. Jealousy and contempt dripped from
sk of concentration. Tonight, s
own the stark, concrete employee corrid
bars and bad decisions. She recognized him instantly: Vince
s eyes crawling over her body with a slimy p
s stomach. She kept her voice stea
n't play dumb, sweetheart. If Knig
out to touc
ng empty air. "I'd advise you not to
d him. His face darke
cutting off any
face went pale. He started forward, but a single glare from Vince
erate idea. With a trembling hand, he pulled out his pho
her you ... there's a situation ...
nt than before. "Calling for backup? Good. Let's see if Kaden Kn
, his grip like a vise,
in strength was hopeless. She stumbl
y double doors at the end of the corrido
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