A Dangerous Distraction

Dominic sat sprawled across the dark leather sofa, staring blankly at the glowing screen of his phone. The heavy bass of the nightclub pulsed through the floorboards, vibrating deep within his chest, but the thumping rhythm did nothing to drown out the noise in his head. Neon lights sliced through the dim haze of the exclusive VIP section in sharp, rhythmic flashes, illuminating his clenched jaw.