of creepy art, but plenty of creeps occupy the booths and tables surrounding the stage. A woman swings around the pole, shaking her ass to the beat while money is thrown on the stage. Low music pumps through the speakers, though not so loud that I can hardly hear myself think. Loud moans ring out from somewhere down a hallway, and I make sure to stay far away for now. If I go back and see some fucked up shit happening, I'm going to blow the entire thing. "For a second, I thought you weren't going to show up,' behind me. I turn to see Dan standing there, peering at me with a satisfied grin on his face. "A man can't enjoy some strippers after getting arrested?" I retort, my tone laced with dry amusement. Dan laughs and shakes his head, stuffing his hands in his pockets. "I still can't believe that happened. I am so sorry. Every man on my lawn got fired that night, I assure you." I flash my teeth. "I expected nothing less. What charges did they try to pin on you?" "Fucking drug smuggling," he scoffs in that can you believe that shit way. "I haven't had a line of coke up my nose in months, and it sure as shit wasn't my product." I quirk a brow. "What happened to the girl?" His face darkens, and for the first time, I see true evilness reflecting back at me. I knew it was there, residing just below the surface. But this is the first time Dan truly let that hateful demon out. "I believe one of my guests took advantage of the chaos and stole her for themselves.” “The cameras?” I push. He shakes his head and spits, “Fucking ruined. The FBI must’ve done something to mess with the signal when they came. Probably because they weren’t authorized to kick down my goddamn door. Regardless, the little girl is gone, and ninety-thousand dollars went down the drain.” My displeasure is prominent as I say, "Do you have any idea who it was? I would love to talk to them about stealing from me." A smirk forms on his face. "As soon as I have confirmation, I will let you know. Otherwise, keep the beast contained." He pats my chest and motions towards an empty booth. "Let's have a drink. The ceremony won't start for a few hours." "Lead the way." ! a voice says from