MONTANA DUKE Devil's Night
Montana Duke's ARRIVAL To Devil's Night Montana Duke stood outside the foreboding façade of the Hotel Cortez, her heart racing with a mix of anticipation and trepidation. It was Devil's Night, a night when the most notorious serial killers from history were said to gather within the walls of the hotel. Among them was her partner for the night, the infamous Richard Ramirez. Montana had always been drawn to the darkness, but even she was surprised by the twisted connection she felt towards Ramirez. As she adjusted her powder blue fringe leather jacket and leopard print mini skirt, her mind replayed the memories of their tumultuous relationship – a dangerous dance between love and hate. As the heavy doors of the Hotel Cortez swung open, Montana stepped inside, the air heavy with the scent of faded glamour and old sins. Her eyes scanned the dimly lit lobby until they landed on Ramirez, leaning casually against the check-in desk. His dark eyes met hers, a wicked smile curving his lips. "Montana, my dear," he purred, his voice like a velvet caress with a hint of menace. "You're fashionably late, as always." Montana clenched her jaw, suppressing the urge to snap back at him. Instead, she sauntered over, a mask of indifference on her face. "Save the charm, Ramirez. I'm not here to be wooed by your devilish ways." His laughter was a chilling melody that sent shivers down her spine. "Ah, but you secretly enjoy every moment of it, don't you?" Rolling her eyes, Montana crossed her arms. "Let's get one thing straight, Ramirez. We're partners in chaos for tonight, and that's it. Don't mistake this for something it's not." Ramirez's grin widened, revealing the glint of his sharpened teeth. "You're a tough one, Montana. But deep down, you crave the darkness as much as I do." Their banter was like a deadly waltz, each retort pushing them closer to the edge of an unspoken desire. Montana's heart hammered against her ribcage as she fought to maintain her composure. She couldn't deny the truth in his words, and that infuriated her even more. As the night progressed, the pair roamed the corridors of the hotel, mingling with the spirits of murderers and malefactors. Montana found herself reluctantly drawn to Ramirez's charisma, the pull between them impossible to ignore. But every time she felt herself weakening, she reminded herself of the lives he had taken, the lives he had destroyed. In a quieter corner of the hotel, away from the revelry, Montana finally snapped. "Do you even regret what you've done, Ramirez? The pain you've caused?" He turned to her, his gaze uncharacteristically somber. "Regret is a luxury I can't afford, my dear. I've embraced my darkness." Montana's voice cracked with emotion. "You make it sound so simple, don't you? Embracing the darkness, reveling in it. But what about those you left behind, the families you shattered?" Ramirez's expression grew stormy, his usual confidence faltering. "You think I don't know the weight of my sins? You think I don't feel the darkness gnawing at my soul?" She was taken aback by the rawness in his tone, the vulnerability he rarely showed. As much as she wanted to continue arguing, the anger in her subsided, replaced by a conflicted empathy. "Let's not pretend we're saints, Montana. We're two sides of the same coin," Ramirez whispered, his fingers grazing her cheek. Montana closed her eyes, struggling to push away the surge of conflicting emotions. "No, Ramirez. I refuse to be defined by my worst impulses." They stood there in the dim light, a fractured connection between them, both grappling with their demons. As Devil's Night began to begin, Montana found herself standing once again at the threshold of the Hotel Cortez, Ramirez at her side. Their love-hate relationship remained unresolved, a tangle of emotions as intricate as the webs of deception that surrounded them. But there was someone who had caught her eye in the lobby. Tristan Duffy. His red and dark hair blended together with his stylish cut had caught her eye along with his other 'assets'. She followed him as he made way to the dining room, with invitation in hand. She had quickly forgotten Ramirez, following the 'white rabbit' down a corridor as Richard’s curiosity peeked. He knew that dangerous look in her eyes. He did have a jealous streak, possessive in nature. But Montana didn’t give a f***. She did what she wanted. She entered the dining room and sat across from Tristan but not before she winked at him. "I’m Montana Duke. Never been here but heard of it. Have you gone to one of these shindigs before? Fancy. Care to show a girl around later?"
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