Sebastian’s pov

I kept my hand on Elise's lower back as we left the private room, guiding her through the dimly lit hallways of Club Viper. She was quiet, still processing everything from our conversation. Good. I wanted her thinking about us, about what we could be together and how I made her feel.

What I didn't want was for her to notice the security measures I had quietly put in place. The extra guards at every exit. The cameras that tracked our movement. Leonardo stationed near the ...