Shadows of the Heart

chest. The nightclub loomed ahead, its neon lights casting an alluring glow against the night sky. She

nt of expensive perfume. The atmosphere was electric, a stark contrast to the sterile hallways of her law school. La

the opulence of the club. Crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling, castin

ind was elsewhere. "I don't know

per into the club. "You need to loosen up! Remember those w

r, hinting at something sinister. And then there was the strange man in the black car who had watched her as

paranoid. You're just not used to this scene.

n, her eyes landed on him-Alex Romano. He stood at the center of the room, a magnetic presence that commanded atte

ispered, her voice barel

mano! He owns this club-and a lot more. He's... well

, her pulse quickenin

aution. "He's powerful, Soph. People respect hi

ce drawing the attention of those around him. "Mia," he greeted,

s gaze. "This is Sophie," Mia introduced

g with interest. "Welcome to The Velvet Room,

eeks. "Thank you," she managed to s

e of genuine curiosity. "I hear you're studying law. That'

rlier events. "It's a challenge," she replied, the words tumbling out before she co

Alex asked, his

texts from an unknown number, and there was this man in a black

d, his voice low and serious. "You need to b

cern. "See, Soph? I told you! You need to keep your gua

"I didn't think it was that serious. I ju

ing more protective. "Trust me, it's better to be cautious

ffer, but she felt a mix of i

an eye on things," he replied crypticall

ou're stealing all the attention again!" he teased, clapping a hand on Alex's should

one lightening. "She's new and already caught

ories, huh? I like a good mystery. You should tell

hadows of her earlier unease lingered. "I don't want to make a

one reassuring. "But you should definitely keep us in the loop. We k

, feeling the weight of those

t you're not alone. Just remember, trust your in

was still young, but the atmosphere had shifted. She was now part of s

breaking the tension. "We can't let

ne into a world filled with intrigue and danger. The earlier incidents, the strange man i

s he leaned closer. "Stay aware. If you need anything,

eath catch. "I'll

versation with Luca. The night was far from over, and as the music thumped aroun

n in the air thickened, and Sophie knew that the answers