The hum of the air conditioner filled my ears as I tossed my bag onto the edge of the bed. The hotel room was smaller than I expected, neat but impersonal… clean sheets, bolted window, nothing to hold onto.

Just a place to pass the night.

I kicked off my heels with a sigh, ready to let exhaustion swallow me whole. But then, I heard it.

At first, it was faint...a dull thud against the wall. I frowned, sitting up. Then it came again. Louder this time. Followed by a sound that sent heat rushing straight to my face.

A moan.

Or a scream…

One that came from pleasure. Maybe....