Page 4 of Dark Temptations

“Like a fucking angel. She doesn’t belong here, and I’m afraid she’ll start a fight between some guys or get hurt herself.”

“Wesley, we can’t kick anyone out because of how they look.”

“Look at the monitors and check it out. You’ll know what I’m talking about. She’s hard to miss. She’s wearing all white, and her hair is very long and pure black.”

“I’ll check it out. Thank you.”

“You’re welcome, Boss.”

Xavier set his phone down and picked up the remote for the TVs. He had eight screens on one wall that showed just about everywhere in the club. He started scanning the areas. He found her quickly because she stood out in the crowd.

Fuck, Wesley was right. The men were trying to crowd in to get her attention, and she seemed unaware of them until they got too close, and then she looked uncomfortable. He already saw a few of the guys arguing and pointing at her.

Jesus, if he didn’t do something, a brawl would start, and then the whole club would be involved, and a lot of damage would be done, and of course, the cops would be called, and the whole night would go to shit. But mostly, she would get hurt, and he didn’t want that.

He called one of his men he saw in the area as he walked into the elevator.

“Miles, there’s a woman sitting by the dance floor dressed in white…”

“Yeah, I’ve seen her. She’s already causing problems.”

“I know. Stay by her until I get there.”

“You got it.”

A moment later, Xavier came out of the elevator and then through a private room he held for parties or small get-togethers. He walked down a short hallway and into the club’s main room. He looked around and headed to where he’d seen the woman on the monitors.

Miles had his back to the woman with his arms crossed over his chest and a fierce scowl on his face. The fact that he was six-and-a-half-feet tall made most men take a step back.

Xavier got to him and nodded. “Thanks. I’ll take it from here.”

“If it’s okay, I’ll stay in the area until this group breaks up.”

He nodded. “Sure.”

Xavier stood behind the woman, and just her scent made fiery hot desire start to build. When he got his first close-up view of her face, the hot emotion quickly turned to scorching craving so intense his whole body turned rigid.

“Hi,” she said.

“Hi. I’m with the club. May I ask what you’re doing here?”

She sighed. “Everyone keeps asking that. Do I look so out of place?”

He nodded. “Yes.” He hated the sadness on her face, but he had to be truthful.

“I’ll never fit in,” she mumbled so softly he barely heard.

“Yes, you will. Just not in a place that can be dangerous.”

Her eyes widened. “Really?”

He nodded. “What’s your name?”

“Ariana. What’s yours?”

“Xavier Knight.” He waited for the money-grubbing greedy interest the women who met him got when they found out they were talking to the rich owner. Although, on her, there was nothing but a smile and innocence, and she held her hand out.

“Hello,” she said. “It’s nice to meet you.”

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