Chapter 249

Jason stirred awake in the middle of the night, blinking slowly as his eyes adjusted to the dim light filtering into the room. The silence enveloped him, a sharp contrast to the pulsating energy of the club just hours ago. He lay still for a moment, his muscles aching slightly from the evening’s exertions. Beside him, the woman from the club was still fast asleep, her soft breathing barely audible. The duvet covered her body, leaving only her face visible, peaceful and undisturbed by his movement.

He sighed softly and, with careful precision, he slid out of bed. The coolness of the wooden floor against his bare feet sent a brief shiver up his spine, but he ignored it. There were more pressing things on his mind. Jason moved toward the window, the vast expanse of glass offering a view of the deserted road below. The city had gone to sleep, the streets eerily quiet, a far cry from the earlier chaos of the night.

He stood there for a moment, leaning against the window frame, his hands r