The night didn’t end there.

By the time Leo got back to the hotel, he had barely dropped his jacket when a knock came at his door. Maya stood there in a navy dress that fit her like it was made for her. Her hair was pinned up, a few loose strands falling at her cheeks.

“You ready?” she asked. Her voice sounded light, but her eyes searched his face.

Leo forced a smile. “Yeah. Let’s get it over with.”

They walked together down the long hall, then into the waiting car the club had ...