CHAPTER FOUR
Sweat dripped between Toni’s shoulder blades. She shook her head frantically back and forth, bouncing and swiveling to the thumping music. The beat vibrated through her entire body. Her heart, in sync with the drums, pounded in her ears. Playing a woman who enjoyed dancing was one of her hardest performances to date. She genuinely hated dancing. Probably because her sisters enjoyed it so much.
Blue moonlight streaked across the sandy floor of the outdoor bar, strobing beneath the flashing lights, causing her eyes to water. Smoky air irritated her skin and she was freezing in this kheghing outfit. She felt too exposed and it made her scars itch. Jas waved to get her attention. Leaning close, Toni tried to make out what Jas was screaming. Over Jasmine’s shoulder, she spied the
