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Chapter 1

Aryana

"Here'syourdrink!"Thebartender had to shout for me to hear. I gave a small smile and collected what had to be the fourth drink tonight. I sipped from my glass of whiskey as I turned my attention toward the dance floor. It was so full that you couldn't see the floor.

The vibe in the club was chill, but I couldn’t seem to relax. I was so tired! My schedule was hectic. Between studying hard to get my master’s degree in psychology and working part-time to pay for my education, it was no wonder that I was so exhausted. That was the reason why I was here by myself. I just wanted to have a drink and have a night's reprieve from all the stress in my life.

I stared at my drink, watching the liquor bounce around in the glass. Then my eyes strayed back to the dance floor. I was tempted to join the throng of sweaty bodies dancing without a care in the world. It made me envious of how they could dance, as if their week had been much better than mine. I downed my drink, stood up, and went to the dance floor.

By the end of the night, I was feeling better. Turning my head, I noticed someone looking at me, and I stopped dancing. I wanted to pretend I had stopped dancing for another reason, but it was because I was astounded at how strikingly handsome this man was!

He was tall with broad shoulders. With the dim lighting at that side of the club, I couldn't make out his features, but from the high cheekbones and sharp jawline I could see, it was clear that this was a man of a high caliber. His gray eyes gazed at me, and I wasn't sure if he had been watching me all along or if it had only been a passing glance, but it was definite now.

It was hard, but I managed to tear my gaze away, breaking the brief connection we shared, and made my way back to the counter. I ordered a glass of water and hurriedly gulped it down, hoping it would quench the heat in my body. I took a deep breath and looked back in his direction. I furrowed my brows when I couldn't see him. I wondered where he had gone, but I wasn't left to contemplate his whereabouts for too long when he appeared beside me. My breath hitched in surprise.

Seeing his face up close was enough to put me in a trance. His gray eyes glittered whenever the strobe lights flickered over his face. It complimented his olive skin.

"Can I get a tequila?" His deep voice echoed in my ears as he addressed the bartender. The magnetism of his voice was enough to jolt me out of my blatant staring.

When the bartender returned with the mysterious man's drink, I had expected the man to leave. Instead, he sat on one of the stools, leaving me excitedly confused. I was happy he had stayed and wondered if he would speak to me. When I saw him earlier, it didn't look like he had come alone. Weren't his friends waiting for him? I looked back but couldn't catch any sight of his companions. I shrugged. I wasn't complaining.

"Um…" I trailed off, not knowing what to say, as I got lost in his deep gaze that seemed unfathomable.

"Would you like to dance?" The man asked, a small smirk hanging on the corner of his lips.

This stranger wanted to dance with me? There was no way I was about to refuse. I smirked back and stood up.

Wow! Standing beside him made it clear just how tall he was. My head only approached his collarbone, meaning I had to tip my head back to make eye contact with him. I didn't want to admit how much that made my legs quiver.

"Sure," I replied and took his offered hand. As he led me back to the dance floor, I tried not to dwell on how warm and big his hand was. Judging by the calluses on his palm, he was not a stranger to hard work. It made sense with how strong his body looked under his black, silky shirt.

My hips swayed, and my hands and arms began to move with the music. I wasn't aware of my own body, only his, as he placed his large hands on my hips and tugged me closer to him. One dance led to another and another. His skin glistened as the beads of sweat rolled down his collarbone. As the bar faded into a blur, we never spoke to each other, and the world became just us.

Our bodies moved as one. Perversely, I reveled in the dampness of his silk shirt. I imagined being with him in bed, embracing him after making tumultuous love. With my eyes closed, I could feel his breath and heartbeat. I opened my eyes and saw a bead of sweat roll down his face. I followed its path, stopping when it reached his mouth. I don't know how long I stared at his heart-shaped lips. I unconsciously licked my own, and my body was set on fire when I noticed his eyes watching my mouth and tracing my tongue. I did it again, but slowly. I basked in how his eyes got darker and glowed with lust.

I wasn't sure who made the first move, whether it was him or myself, but there was no time to dwell on it as our tongues danced andante in each other's mouths. I could taste the remnants of the tequila he had as our bodies pressed closer to each other. A part of my mind, the rational part, was baffled at how bold we were being, making out in the middle of the floor, but the irrational side of my brain told me to fuck it and let it happen. My brain wasn't left in conflict for too long before the gorgeous man pulled back, making my lips follow after him.

"Fuck," He muttered. "Let's get out of here."

He nipped me on my lips, sending a shock of pleasure jolting through my insides before pulling away and heading to the door. I allowed him to lead me out of the building and into his car. From what I could tell from the corner of my eyes, this was an expensive car. Still, I couldn't observe when my chin was grabbed and directed to the side where his lips crashed onto mine. I let a moan curl out my mouth.

"Where do you live?" He demanded, short pants exiting his lips.

I rattled my address off my head and steadied myself as the car drove off with a rough start. I could barely control myself as I guided him to my apartment.

"That's it, right there. I live on the fourth floor." I said.

The man stopped the car, and before I could collect myself, my side of the door was already opened, and I was being helped out of the vehicle. I was pushed against the car as fiery lips descended upon mine before disappearing.

"Let's go." He demanded. His controlling demeanor turned me on.

"Keys." The man commanded, and I slid them out of my pocket.

The door opened and it was on.

"Fuck!" I swore as he started dropping hot kisses on my neck.

His lips felt so good on my skin. His touch was an aphrodisiac.

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