CASSANDRA'S POV~
The velvet VIP lounge curtains parted, revealing a dimly lit room where soft jazz notes drifted through the air. My heels clicked on the polished marble floor as I followed him inside. Adriano's hand rested at the small of my back, firm yet gentle.
His touch ignited a flicker of sensation that trailed up my spine. My eyes took a moment to adjust, but soon I could see chandeliers hanging low, casting long shadows over the wall. A glass wall offered a breathtaking view of the city skyline.
Adriano guided me deeper into the room, his thumb tracing circles on my back, sending shivers across my skin. He gestured towards an L-shaped couch near the window. "Have a seat.”
I sat down, feeling the plush leather against my thighs. Adriano walked over to a side table and poured t
