Page 36 of Seduced By Moonlight

They stepped into an ambiance thick with pulsating beats and an intoxicating mix of aromas—exotic perfumes blended with the slightly sharper scent of human sweat and the musk of various paranormals.

Multicolored lights sliced through the darkness, casting long shadows that twisted and turned in time with thumping melodies.

As they weaved through the crowd, whispered promises floated through the air like tangible spells. Paranormals knew what hid in the shadows, but the humans did not.

They made it to the bar and Mika ordered shots for them—something potent meant to embolden a paranormal’s spirit. They toasted silently and downed the liquid fire.

“Let’s dance,” Mika shouted over the music after they had their fill at the bar.

Lance led them onto the crowded dance floor, and they became part of a sea of bodies writhing to the thrumming bass and flashing lights.

The crowd ebbed and flowed around them, a mix of creatures and humans, each lost in their own decadent pursuits. The air was thick with music and laughter, creating a sensory overload.

Kayden wasn’t looking to hook up, even though there were several offers. Oddly enough, a roll in the hay wasn’t what he wanted tonight. A picture of midnight-blue skin, a long tail, and huge wings flashed through his mind.

Yeah, he wasn’t in the mood for some random dick. Mika and Lance didn’t seem to be on the hunt, either.

FOR A few fleeting hours, Kayden didn’t worry about anything but moving his ass on the dance floor.

At one point, he felt an icy touch on his wrist. He turned to see a slender hand retracting. Following it led him to a young woman with iridescent skin and hair that flowed like liquid silver.

“Careful,” she whispered. “Not all here wish your group well.”

Before he could ask more, she disappeared into the crowd like a wisp of smoke. A chill crept up Kayden’s spine.

“What?” Lance said, suddenly in Kayden’s face.

“Nothing.” Kayden searched the crowd, but she was gone. That was decidedly odd. Who was she and where the hell had she disappeared to so quickly?

“Bullshit. Your power flared. I felt it. So, what?”

Well, hell. And now Mika was also staring at him. Sighing, Kayden motioned for them to follow him.

He chose a table in the rear of the club, far from the bustling dance floor. As they moved through the crowd, he heard Lance’s growl, even over the obnoxiously loud music. Surprised, he glanced over his shoulder at his best friend.

The pounding bass vibrated through his body, making it difficult to focus, but Lance’s low, guttural grumbles were damn well impossible to ignore, sounding like a primal warning.

Concerned, Kayden got them off the dance floor and seated at a table as quickly as possible. Lance couldn’t do that with humans around, and if he didn’t control himself, Kayden would drag him out of the club.

“What in the hell is going on with you?”

“Nothing. Nothing. I…. Shit.”

Following Lance’s gaze, Kayden noticed a beautiful woman staring at them. Her hair was an unnatural shade of deep violet. Lance’s unease made the hair on the back of Kayden’s neck rise.

Whoever she was, she was impossible to miss, draped in layers of dark silk that floated around her like smoke. Her presence commanded attention despite her serene expression.

“Shit,” Lance muttered again as the woman headed toward them.

Her movement was fluid—graceful yet measured. Purposeful. Like an animal stalking toward them. With each step, the weight of her presence grew heavier. Kayden’s heart beat faster. She was a threat wrapped in silk.

Her gaze swept over Mika and him, but moved on quickly, dismissing them. It lingered on Lance for a moment, and she smirked slightly.

Her eyes gleamed like molten silver, reflecting not only intelligence but also cruelty. There was something hypnotic about the way she looked at them, as if she could see right through them.

“Hello, my white tiger,” she murmured as she came to a stop next to their table.

Kayden noticed that her voice carried an unnatural resonance, cutting through the ambient noises of chatter and music effortlessly. Magic user, maybe? But what kind? Powerful, that much was obvious.

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