Lucy's POV

The door to Red Rose closed behind me with a muffled thud, and the cold early-morning air hit my face like a shock.

My body was still warm from the pole routine, my skin slightly damp, the muscles in my legs and arms aching. I didn't want to admit to Fabian that I was a little short of breath. I probably should have waited a bit longer before getting back to work.

There was still plenty of activity around the club, with luxury cars coming and going. It would be better to request