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Evan guided me down a dark hallway until we reached the very end, and he explained that this was the whole draw This was thetrade; these private rooms that people used to protect their identity

“I’d never charge you, of course,” he was quick to add “And no matter where we host events, I make sure the setup is the same” He opened a door that revealed a small alcove or entryway Actually, it was more of a closet, ’cause it closed on both sides “As you can see, this is where you get in Guests like these entryways because you’ll always have privacy—and darkness You can hang your clothes here, operate the stereo…” That was good Shannon didn’t wanna hear the guy he was seeing, so music was the easiest fix for that “Then you just turn off the lights before you enter the roo the other door

The eren’t merely covered in drapes; they were boarded shut co, floor, all painted black

“We sweep the place regularly, so you don’t have to worry about anything,” he said

I scanned the roo bed in the center of the area, then a red couch positioned with its back to the foot of the bed One nightstand that held two bottles of so and a bowl of rubbers

Romantic

“The mattress and the couch are brand-new,” he said and clapped me on the shoulder “No one will have access to this room but the keyholders On es the sheets after every session”

I couldn’t help but stand a little taller My nas Better service The pristine white sheets were still creased fro

“If you ever have other needs, we’ve got roos, business transactions, and parties,” he said “Same concept Anonymity is a priority—you choose the level of privacy” He walked back to the door and started di “And…darkness doesn’t otta fumble”

Hot das around the roolow-in-the-dark lines frahtstand glowed too

“Practical,” I noted Clever, even the door handle had been otta know?”

He turned on the lights again “Just oneout of his pocket “Four wristbands, two keys”