In the dimly lit, opulent room, the beautiful friend stands, her heart pounding like a drum in her chest. The beast, his eyes burning with a hunger that belies his monstrous form, stalks towards her. She's a vision, her curves accentuated by the silken gown that clings to her skin, her eyes wide with fear and excitement. He reaches out, his massive, clawed hand trembling as it cups her cheek. She gasps, her body arching slightly, her breath hitching as she feels the rough texture of his skin. The room is filled with the sound of their ragged breaths, the air thick with the scent of her perfume and his musk. The beast leans in, his lips inches from hers, his tongue flicking out to taste her, a primal growl rumbling in his chest. She closes her eyes, her body tense, ready to receive the kiss that could either be her undoing or her salvation.