That One Night

That One Night
Escaping the ghosts of her past, Suki finds temporary refuge in a crowded club. But when danger finds her even there, a mysterious man named Devin steps in, offering not just protection, but a place to stay for the night. Desperate and with nowhere else to go, Suki accepts, unaware that this one night will lead to an unexpected proposal that could change everything.

The pulsing beat of music vibrated through Suki’s body, a desperate attempt to drown out the screaming silence in her mind. Neon lights painted shifting patterns on the packed dance floor, bodies pressed close, moving as one.

In a green sequined dress, Suki danced with her eyes closed, lost in the rhythm, trying to forget. Forget the stench of alcohol that brought back horrifying memories. Forget the reason she was here – the gaping wound of grief and loss.

A hand snaked around her waist, snapping her eyes open. A man, reeking of entitlement and alcohol, leered at her. The type she despised most.

"Take your hands off me," she demanded, the words a tight squeeze in her throat.

His hand moved, a sickening violation. Instinct took over. She kneed him hard, the satisfying howl echoing in the loud club. Pushing through the stunned crowd, she fled towards the exit, muttering, "I just wanted one night."