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his fate.
    He never felt this way before.  Out of all the women he had been involved with, this one was teaching him what love truly is.  Without a shadow of a doubt, he knew Atayla was his future.  Now he just had to convince her of that.
     

 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Chapter Five
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Friday night at The Den was loud and raucous, especially when the band on stage was as popular as Enslaved.  Young people tended to flock to wherever they were playing.  Most of them, much to Atayla’s dismay, were young gorgeous women who were willing and eager to please.
    What in the world made her think coming here was a good idea was beyond her.  Being here, seeing these little chippies vying for the attention of the men on stage, made her feel considerably lacking.
    Hell, she was twice the size of these girls.  She must have been out of her mind to think that she might actually have a chance with a guy like Aidan. 
    She shouldn’t have come here tonight.  He hadn’t invited her, and now she understood why.  How could she compete with all these beautiful faces, perky breasts and tight asses?  He was probably up there right now trying to decide which one he was taking home with him tonight.
    And who could blame him?  The way they dressed displayed more of their assets than they concealed.  They may as well have a sign around their necks that stated ‘no strings attached sex.’ The choice between her and them was obvious.
    Just as she was getting ready to leave, Aidan announced that they were done for the night.  Curiosity made her stay.  Not that she actually wanted to see him choose one of those skinny little tramps because it would more than likely break her heart, but not knowing what he would do would be even worse.
    The group of men made their way from the stage, through the crowd, to a table set off to the side of the dance floor.  It amazed her how the women practically threw themselves at the band members.  One woman even went as far as to sit in Aidan’s lap and rub against him like a cat in heat.
    For a moment, Atayla thought that perhaps the slut was his date for the night since she seemed so comfortable humping him right here in front of everyone. 
    So this is what jealousy feels like , she thought briefly as she envisioned yanking the woman away by her hair.
    The only thing that saved her was the fact that Aidan gently extricated himself from the tangle of her arms and legs and set her aside.  Of course, the little bimbo didn’t take the hint and threw herself at him again, fusing her lips to his.
    It was as he attempted to push her away the second time that he looked up and saw Atayla.  A look of absolute horror washed over his face as he all but threw the girl away from him.  He stood up and started towards her.
    He made his way through the throng of bodies never once looking away from her.  Determination was set in his eyes, and she knew without a doubt she would be the one he chose. 
    Glad I didn’t go home after all , she thought smugly.
    When he was finally standing before her, she lifted her hand to wipe off a smudge of lipstick from around his mouth.  “That color really does nothing for your complexion.”
    “I didn’t mean for that to happen, I swear –” he began to defend himself.
    Atayla interrupted by pressing her fingers over his lips effectively shushing him.  “I know.  I saw the whole thing.”
    Aidan gathered her into his arms and laid his forehead against hers.  Relief was evident in the way his shoulders relaxed, and the crinkle between his eyes smoothed out.
    “I’m so damn glad you’re here.  I was going crazy knowing I wouldn’t see you for a few more days.  I don’t know how you did it, but I think I’m addicted to you already.”
    Sweet talking man.  Pleased beyond words, Atayla lifted up, pressed her lips to his and kissed the holy hell out of him.  Taking advantage of his surprise, she slid her tongue into his mouth