ASHER
I stepped into the loud club, the thumping music and flashing lights overwhelming my senses. The air was thick with the smell of alcohol and perfume, making my head spin.
“Let’s go in!” Jake yelled over the music, excitement clear in his voice.
He didn’t seem to notice the look of displeasure on my face, probably due to the dim lighting.
His idea of cheering me up was taking me to a club? It felt more like he was trying to help himself, and not me.
We settled down at the bar, watching the activities unfold around us. Jake’s eyes kept darting around, like he was looking for someone.
“I had someone trail Anna Thompson,” he blurted out, leaning in slightly. “And there's a high probability she’ll be here tonight. This place is her regular.”
He paused, scanning the crowd before co
