Chapter 105: The Show

I watched as Juno, Ash, and Cal made their way through the crowd toward the stage to set up. The energy in the club was electric and anticipation buzzed in the air.

Ryder took the opportunity to wrap his arms around me from behind again, whispering in my ear, “I’m glad you came.”

I turned my head slightly to look at him, feeling his warmth against me.

“I’m glad too. I’m having a really good time,” I replied with a smile.

He nodded with a satisfied grin on his face. “I’m going to the bar for another drink. Do you want one?”

I shook my head. “No, thanks. I’m still working on this one.”

Gizmo, who had been chatting with Ben, suddenly piped up. “I’m heading to the bathroom. Do you want to come, Kate?”

“Sure, I’ll come,” I said, realizing that I'd better go now if I didn't want nature to call in the middle of Ash's set.

Ryder and Ben headed off to the bar, and I followed Gizmo and Bailey to the bathroom. It was as one may have expected in a crowded nightclub. Grimey and unpleasant. But ne