flirtation mode already.
Madi's voice reminds him of a fine red wine, beautiful and perfect in its simplicity, but, have too much of it and it makes you insane, or sick. He silently wished Damien well. Madi's going to be his future queen and he knows how much Damien loves her type.
"There is a price to let you both in, ahead of everyone else." Xavier says, his face, stony and yet, his eyes are twinkling.
"What price would that be?" I ask, my voice has a slight tremor in it, that even I can hear as I feel adrenaline flooding my body again.
Damn, she's really too sweet and gentle to be here surrounded by demons. Franklin had better take good care of her or else I'll claim her myself and treat her like a queen! Xavier thought, cursing himself, for scaring the beautiful and very innocent woman.
Looking Jinny right in the eyes, Xavier gentles his features, and is determined to make it up to her. "Only a hug, my beauty, that's all I ask."
He smiles richly and opens his arms. He comically wiggles his eyebrows up and down. It's so adorable, that I relax immediately and laugh. I walk right into his open arms, and wrap my arms around his thick muscular neck. I can't help but laugh with passionate cadence.
It's pure music to Xavier's ears. The sound goes straight to his cold soul now warming up thanks to sweet Jinny. Xavier gently dips her backward, and places a kiss upon her check. He whispers, "I think I'm in love," as he gently stands her back up again.
He's surprised by the unexpected kiss she places upon his forehead while she places her silky soft hands on each side of his face in a sweet caress. The look on Jinny's face is one of genuine pleasure. And that of a new found beautiful friend.
Damn, this sweet thing really doesn't realize the awesome effect she has on a man, and on his very soul. That only makes her just that much more precious. Lord, how I wish you were mine sweetheart.
Xavier then does the same with Madi as he tips her backward too. " Muahaha ha" he emits an evil laugh. He gazes at Madi with evil intent, brushing his lips lightly against hers, before standing her upright again. They both laugh huskily together.
"Go right on in, you gorgeous creatures, leave me here and break my heart. At least make sure you both save me a dance later." Xavier chuckles as he bows deeply, sweeping his arm out after he opens the entrance door for them.
"I am indeed your humble and eternal servant, should you ever need me.... for.... anything." He declares in a low, sexy and gravelly voice as both ladies laugh and walk right past him, each one brushing her hand gently along his cheek as she passes. Jinny lingers for a moment as the sweet man has endeared himself to her.
After entering the club, Madi and I stop for a moment to allow our eyes to adjust to the low red lighting.
When they finally do, we walk side by side, down the short hallway painted blood red and enter the main part of the club.
The music sounds tribal and almost demonic, it's bass is very loud and vibrates the very floor I stand on.
I feel this strange deep vibration as it takes hold of my body. It feels as if it's turning my very soul inside out and is accompanied by a fierce tugging sensation pulling me toward something or someone.
On one hand, it's confusing as hell and on the other, it feels so completely right. I force myself to remain still, as I try to figure it out. I look around at the dark and dangerous ambiance of the club while chills race up and down my naked spine.
At first glance, the club looks like a gigantic smoky chamber, filled with a suffocating, sweet smelling stench. It's draped in eternal darkness, with only the red barely lit lamps on the round tables throughout.
The interior walls look like living breathing things. The devilish flames undulate back and forth, appearing to devour every inch of the walls in total chaos. There is a strange mesmerizing beauty to it.
One wall displays such realistic and terrifying images of what
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