Chapter 1: Introduction
Hanni paced around the sunken living room. Long, sculptured nails tapped quietly against the sides of a tall wine glass. Her green eyes glittered with eagerness as she checked the time on the slender antique watch hanging from her wrist. The smooth, toned muscles in her arms rippled with every step, matching the tight ensemble she wore for the special night. Within the next few minutes, Hanni would meet and welcome her guests for an evening of uninhibited hedonism with their spouses, lovers, or trusted friends.
The eighteen attendees would gather together in this sprawling, two-story mansion hidden away in the countryside of Kaarst, away from the prying eyes of the public.
As she made her final preparations, Hanni couldn't shake the anticipation that climbed like a living fire within her. Excitement buzzed through her like electricity, pulsing through every nerve ending and drowning out the usual, rhythmic beat that kept her blood flowing.
This was a night like no other – a night where convention and propriety would be cast aside, to be replaced by desire and carnal satisfaction.
Adjoining the living room was the grand dining hall, where the mansion revealed its rich, opulence. Thick forests of candelabras stood along the center of the long wood dining table, casting flickering shadows on the polished silver, gleaming crystal, and luxurious settings beyond.