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“What’s wrong?” Nash’s voice became even deeper when he whispered, and I was suddenly very thankful that Valentina had turned up the music to drown out the twins’ incessant questioning.
“Sienna here is keeping her dancing under wraps,” River said quickly. Nash raised his eyebrows before whispering something to Yuri. He shot me a disapproving look but gave me a slight nod in acknowledgement. I had a feeling I’d have to answer more than a few questions tomorrow night at work, but for now, I exhaled with relief. My secret was safe.
“We’re here!” Valentina announced.
“So stop conspiring with your sexy alphas over there, Sienna!” Hazel called out ruthlessly.
River grinned. “This group is way more fun than you, Yuri.”
“I like this guy,” Emiliano said as we piled out of the stretch limo. “You should keep him, Sienna.”
“Keep them,” I corrected him loudly, making River smile at me.
“Them,” Emiliano replied easily.
“She better,” River teased, but there was a hint of vulnerability there.
“Not like you’d let me run away without a trace,” I deadpanned, bringing River’s grin back to its full force.
“True. Yuri would hunt you down. He’s a mother hen like that,” they sang out. Yuri groaned and shook his head, but he didn’t seem mad. Apparently, he was used to his cousin’s antics.
It was so interesting to see them outside of work. Yuri was more relaxed, or at least his form of it. He still wore his usual suit, but the tie was missing and the top button was undone. My boss was definitely more stiff than the others, his jaw clenched tight, but I had a feeling it had to do with the other alphas having claimed spots around me more than actually being angry or frustrated.
It was Nash who seemed to stick out the most. He was acting strange, almost unsure, and I didn’t know what to make of it. Hopefully, they’d all loosen up after a few more drinks.
“The Ballroom?” Hazel read out. “Is this a fancy club or something?”
“Not exactly.” Valentina grinned as she walked up to the bouncer. He immediately opened the rope, letting us bypass the long line wrapping around the building. Other than the neon sign on the dark brick building, nothing gave away what was inside. The windows were tinted to the point that I couldn’t make anything out.
We made our way into the club, and at least the pulsing music was familiar. A long bar was in the back, looking like it was carved from marble, stretching from wall to wall. The DJ was in a corner booth that overlooked the dance floor below. Dancers shined on risers around the dance floor, their glittering outfits catching and reflecting the lights.
My favorite part was the giant crystal chandelier in the middle of the room, looming above everything. The lights caught on the crystals, sending little rainbow splashes of light onto the dancers and everything else in the room. The space was a mixture of a dance club and high-end lounge, which was totally Valentina.
“I want to dance!” I yelled out over the music.
“Shots first,” Valentina countered, and what she wanted, she usually got. Knowing she’d drag me there if I protested, I followed, letting her dole out shots to everyone, including our newer additions. Everyone raised their glasses to her while she beamed, then we all shot them back.
“To the dance floor!” Alessandro bellowed like a war cry, dragging both Eliza and Hazel out there. Following their lead, I grabbed Nash and River, yelling for the others to follow.
After that, it was a blur of booze and dancing. Our bodies writhed together as the world became a little too hazy. I was in a euphoric bubble of strong alphas, their heady scents, and the sweet buzz of alcohol.
I’d had an unexpected but amazing night, forgetting about the fact that I’d have to deal with the consequences tomorrow.
ChapterSix
Sienna
Ring.
Ring.
Groaning, I reached out a hand until it landed on my phone just as the call ended. A few seconds later, it started again, making me groan in frustration.
Who the hell was calling me?!
I answered and didn’t even get to say hello before my sister’s shrill voice made me cringe.
“Sienna! Where the hell have you been?!”
