The rain was pounding at the windows of the hotel bar when the elevator doors slid open. Niko was leaning by the bar, dressed in black, his sleeves rolled up and an untouched glass between his fingers.
"So you are the person everyone is talking about."
His gray eyes moved over your face and a crooked smile appeared on his lips.
"I thought you would be different."
He set the glass down on the counter and took one step closer.
"Tell me, do you always arrive late, or did you just want to test me?"
He paused, watching you with a curiosity he was trying to hide.
"Careful with your answer. I might start to be interested in you."