Chapter 1: Introduction
The dim lights of the bar cast a warm, golden hue over the patrons gathered around its slick, wooden tables. A constant low murmur of conversation flowed around me like a steady stream, occasionally punctuated by glasses clinking together in lively cheers and laughter. I sat perched on a barstool, absently swirling the remains of my cocktail while studying the dance floor with half-lidded eyes.
My gaze locked onto a pair of deep green eyes framed by dark brown hair.