A Calculated Display

The bass pounded through my body as Kaelen led us past the bouncer with surprising ease. A few softly spoken words, a flash of what I suspected was compulsion, and the hulking man stepped aside, unhooking the velvet rope.

"VIP guests," the bouncer announced, earning us envious glares from those still waiting in line.

Ronan nodded politely as we passed, though I caught the tension in his shoulders. Jaxon scowled, keeping close to Rhys who was practically vibrating with excitement.

"This is incredible!" Rhys shouted over the music as we stepped into the strobing darkness of Eclipse.