Chapter 57

Chapter 57: Chapter 57

I hadn’t danced in forever, so when the music started, I felt a bit stiff. But the alcohol kicked in quickly, and with a bit of liquid. courage, my body relaxed, and I gradually found my rhythm. Someone tossed me a rose, which I caught with a flourish. Encouraged by the cheering crowd, I rolled up my sweater, tucking it under my bra to reveal a sliver of my slim, white waist. I tucked the rose into my jeans, its fiery red color standing out against my skin. It was a tempting sight that got the guys all excited. I reveled in the attention, the thrill of it all. Plus, with the alcohol still flowing through me, I was ready to roll up my sweater even more. Luna and the girls were shocked, rushing towards me. But then, all the lights went out, and suddenly I couldn’t see anything. I stopped, a shadow coming towards me. It was Damon, cursing at me through gritted teeth, "For fuck’s sake, Eliana, are you trying to get yourself killed?!" It was he who had ordered the bar’s power cut. Wasn’t Ariel supposed to be watching me? Why didn’t she try to stop him? "Damon!" I heard Ariel’s voice coming from the crowd. Someone turned on a flashlight, but they weren’t pointing it at the stage. They were heading out. So it was still pitch black around me. Damon grabbed my arm, a look of pure fury on his face. But as soon as he heard Ariel’s voice, he started to reply, "I..." I tipped onto my toes, hooked my arm around Damon’s neck, and silenced him with a kiss. He tried to push me away, but thanks to the booze, I boldly grabbed his hand and placed it on my chest. If anyone pointed a flashlight in our direction, they’d see this steamy scene. In this thrilling environment, Damon didn’t push me away again. Instead, he tightened his grip on me and deepened our kiss.

"Damon, can we go home?" I asked breathlessly. a "Okay." Damon’s voice was a bit hoarse as he suddenly picked me up and carried me off the stage. In the chaos of the dim flashlight beams, we left the bar and sped back to Starlight Estates.

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