The deep bass thumped through Dorian's body as he sat at the dimly lit bar of the exclusive club. The air was thick and sultry, heavy with the intoxicating blend of expensive colognes and the faint whiff of cigar smoke wafting from the VIP section. Neon lights danced a kaleidoscope of colors along the walls, casting a seductive glow on the curvy silhouettes of the dancers swaying across the stage.
Dorian gently swirled the golden-brown liquid in his crystal tumbler glass, watching the way the scotch caught the flickering lights. The smooth burn as it rolled over his tongue provided a familiar comfort. He was no stranger to the indulgent draw of places like Le Rouge, but tonight, the pounding rhythms of the music and the provocative displays on stage did little to distract him from the w
