Alexa pushed aside the dark memories and focused on the present. Her best friend, Mira, had planned a night out at Obsession, the famous club. Alexa got ready, dressing in a white corset and black leather skirt. She arrived at the club, where Mira greeted her with a hug. As they danced, Alexa felt a sense of freedom she rarely experienced. The music pulsed through her veins, and for a moment, she forgot about her fate.
Mira handed her a drink, and they cheered to Alexa's birthday. The lights and music enveloped her, and Alexa let go of her worries. She lost herself in the beat, her body moving in sync with the rhythm. As the night wore on, Alexa caught the eye of a mysterious stranger at the bar. He was watching her, his gray eyes piercing through the crowd. Alexa felt a shiver run down her spine, but she didn't look away. Instead, she raised her glass in a silent toast, and the stranger smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners.