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He let go of one of my shoulders but steered me toward the door with the other, walking with me. “Are you sure you’re okay?”
“I’m fine. Just flustered.” I shot him a look as he pushed the main doors open. “Wait a second. How are you late to your own event? You’re never late.”
He waved to Mitchell, who held the inner door open for us. “Late?”
“Yeah…” I glanced around the club. I’d expected the event to be in full swing, but the patrons were quietly chilling at their tables and the stage was dark. Had I messed up the start time?
“We’re not late.” Squeezing my shoulder he brought me into the back room. “You’re good. No need to panic.”
The back room was bustling with people in various stages of getting ready, but Dash was the only one I recognized. Corey had said he was bringing in outside dancers for the event, but the twins were supposed to be here too. Where were they?
“You sure you’re okay?” Stone asked again.
“Yeah, thanks.” I smiled tightly.
He didn’t look convinced but gave his attention to a guy who’d called out to him.
I scampered over to the lockers and pulled out my phone to text the twins.
Nick: where r u?
River: c texted us an hour ago and told us not to show up
Nick: what??????
Zane: its because we helped gray
Nick: he said that?
Zane: didn’t have to
Nick: I hate him
River: we all do
Zane: you okay?
Zane: I don’t trust them. They’re up to something
Nick: yeah
Nick: just gotta get ready
Neither twin answered. I tucked my phone away, my head spinning.
Tonight was a pole showcase event. I knew the club was bringing in outside dancers because only Dash, the twins, and I did pole work, but cutting the twins off the roster was low, even for Corey.
Speaking of the roster, I went to the board to check when I was up. Dead last.
Fucking awesome.
This event was a feature night, which meant the rest of us dancers made way less than the headliner because the crowd wasn’t there to see us. The final slot was a tip death sentence.
Sighing, I sank down on a nearby chair. At least I didn’t have to rush.
* * *
“What’s up?” Stone plopped down on the bench next to me.
