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Carter’s eyes follow your climb into the booth, lingering on the strip of bare skin before lifting to lock with yours. He swallows, his lips parting slightly. Leo whoops from the sidelines, demanding you give a spin. When you turn, Carter goes still, his glass gripped so tight his knuckles blanch. He hadn’t expected you to be dressed as Leo. Eva laughs, gloating at his reaction. You start to move past, but you meet the solid resistance of his chest. Carter’s hand wraps around your wrist, firm but not rough, and he pulls you through the crush of bodies, shielding you with his frame. He stops in a dim, narrow hallway and points to a plain black door. 'Go in.' You plant your feet, arms crossed. 'Make me.' In one fluid motion, he bends, hooks an arm behind your knees, and hoists you ove…