Aiden was on a roll, dropping off the person at the hotel in no time. ra had managed to snag Dn''s suite, thanks to some special privileges Aiden had arranged. She''d set Sarah up in the bedroom, telling her to wait there.


    Sarah felt a bit on edge, worried that the guy showing up might be one of those sleazy types. Money was tight for her, and if not for her financial mess, she''d never have taken a job at the karaoke bar. The cold reality was, if ra hadn''t whisked her away tonight, she''d be selling herself to someone else soon. ra''s generosity was a lucky break.


    Taking a deep breath, resolve glinted in her eyes. If the guy turned out to be halfway decent, she was ready to make her move.


    In the living room, ra had dimmed the lights, leaving just a cozy glow. She''d spritzed some citrus perfume around, the same scent Scarlette said Miss Dawson from the Dawson family had adored.


    The sound of a wheelchair outside the door made ra perk up. Dn, sitting in it, gave a gentle knock. The door was slightly open, enough for him to nudge it wider.


    As he wheeled inside, the fragrance hit him. The room was dim, showing only a shadowy figure as she approached to close the door and positioned herself behind him to steer the wheelchair.


    Dn''s throat bobbed a few times, his grip on the armrests tightening, veins popping a bit on his hands.


    "You..."


    With the low light and the scent in the air, it was hard not to let your mind wander.


    ra leaned in from behind, her voice soft. "Mr. Dn, everything''s set."


    Dn''s fingers twitched, gripping tight. "Set?"


    raughed softly, her breath teasing his ear. "Yeah, you''re gonna love it."


    Dn''sshes fluttered, his hands repeatedly clenching and releasing.


    ra rolled him into the bedroom, a space even darker, nearly pitch-ck.


    She covered Dn''s eyes with her hands, whispering, "I''ve got a special surprise for you."


    She''d dimmed the lights on purpose, wanting to stir his deepest thoughts. When he finally saw the girl, she hoped he''d bepletely taken.


    Finishing her words, Dn raised his hand, cool fingers brushing over hers.


    His eyes were shielded by her hands, the chill from his palm making her stiffen slightly.


    Thatrge hand, initially cold, warmed up, the heat spreading through her skin. Feeling a bit uneasy, she braced herself, sticking to the n.


    "Mr. Dn, when I uncover your eyes and turn on the lights, will you be ready?"


    "Yeah."


    Though he often kept it short, this time, there was a clear note of excitement in his voice.


    ra, noticing his growing anticipation, felt a wave of pride. Looked like the surprise was hitting the right spot.