Never forget you

Chapter 52: Knight

The lights flicker off the moment my hand wraps around Ian's collar. Gasps, screams and laughter rings out around the party as people try to find their footing in the dark. No one noticed the rain coming down outside, the dark clouds from earlier swept in quickly and from the way the trees are howling it seems like a storm has hit.

I push Ian away as people swarm toward the windows to take in the craziness outside.

"Keep your hands and your mouth off of her." My voice comes out low and husky and I'm positive Ian doesn't miss the possessiveness. The sick bastard clears his throat and if it wasn't for the flash from the lightning outside I woulda missed his sick smirk.

"Just chill everyone there's flash lights and candles! Gimme a minute and I'll get some!" Someone yells from the living room.

"I'm getting outta here." A girl behind me says, but I pay them no mind, I'm too busy staring into this assholes conniving eyes. Flashbacks of the night I caught him making out with Skye play in my mind only now I see it for what it truly was. How he forced himself on her. How he tried to take advantage of her but she got away.

My fist ball into his t-shirt before I give him a push away causing him to stumble into Maddie. She squeals before latching onto him in the dark. Tiny lights start to illuminate the rooms as people come to their senses and put the flashlight on their phones on, while other people hand out lit candles.

"'Cause that's smart to hand out a flame to drunk people," I hear Skye murmur from next to me and I turn to her with a smile on my face. She looks at me at the same time and we let out a low chuckle shaking our heads.

"Look man," my head swivels back to Ian's voice. A scowl plastered on my face as he talks. His hands are raised in defense as if he did nothing wrong but the shit eating grin on his face tells a different story. "No disrespect. I didn't know she was taken. It's been a while, and she looks damn good." Ian makes a point of raking his eyes over Skye's body once more. I take a step forward wanting to punch the guy in the face but Skye's hand lands on my bicep stopping me.

"I'd say it's good to see you to Ian but then I'd be lying." He laughs at Skye's remark, draping his arm around maddie's shoulder. I roll my eyes as I push my sleeves up.

"I need a drink," Maddie announces as she runs a finger up and down Ian's chest in the dim lighting. Thunder crackles outside eliciting screams and laughter from party goers while others decide to brave the storm and head out. I ignore Maddie and Ian as they walk around us toward the alcohol and lace my fingers with Skye's.

"You okay?" I whisper. Bright blue eyes turn to me before she nods.

"Why wouldn't she be okay?" Ian asks from over my shoulder. Thought the asshole was much farther away when I asked. Fuck.

"Oh, cause Skye's daddy died in a storm," Maddie says bluntly before putting a straw in her mouth and sipping her drink slowly as she blinks innocently. As if what she just said was no big deal.

Skye's eyes widen from my peripheral as mine narrow at the bitchy blonde.

"Oh shit, really? How?" Ian asks, his eyes flickering back and forth between Mads and Skye. I can feel her fingers tighten against mine as her palm gets clammy.

"Car accident," Maddie supplies.

"Are you fucking joking, Maddie?" I bellow causing way too many heads to swing our way. In the darkness I recognize my guys. Their eyes find mine, then Skye's before taking in the scene around us and then they're moving closer.

"What? I thought it was common knowledge." Maddie rolls her eyes letting out a huff. It takes everything in me not to swing at the girl but apparently I don't have to because my girl steps forward and in one swift move knocks Maddie on her ass with a hard punch to her cheek.

"Damn," rings out around us. A twisted smile forms on my lips before I glance up and notice Ian smiling too. "Good to know our girls still got that feistiness in her."

"What the fuck do you mean our girl?" I ask through gritted teeth. As I'm about to step forward Niko steps in front of me holding me off. Skye's off to my left shaking out her hand while Reese and Shane flank her. Reese takes a look at her hand as I'm staring down Ian who's still wearing a smug look. Asshole doesn't even care that his date is on the floor with a bloody nose.

"Tell me, Knight," he glances over to Skye, his eyes remains on her as he talks to me. "Does she still moan when your fingers trace down the side of her throat? What about the little whimper she makes when you deepen the kiss? Hmm? Oh, you know," he makes a show of licking his lips slowly,"I bet that ass of hers feels even better now when you're squeezing it beneath your palms."

I push through about to get my hands around his neck but Niko holds me back once more. Skye's screaming something from behind me but al I hear is the sick, disgusting sound of Ian's laughter. Since when did this guy become such a fucking asshole?

Ian leans down, whispering so that only me and Niko can hear. "Bet she gave it up so easily. She knows how to spread her legs. Tell me, does she like it rough and dirty or soft and sweet now? Or do I have to find out myself?"

"If you go anywhere near her I'll fucking kill you!" My voice comes out in a bark but all the sick bastard does is show his shiny white teeth before glancing back over at Skye. I look over noticing her hands are in tight fists and she's seething with anger. I'm trying to figure out why my boys aren't fucking this kid up along side with me but then I take a minute to look him over. That's when I notice his Mercedes keychain hanging out of his jeans pocket and his Armani shirt and high top air Jordan sneakers. Guys probably loaded and no doubt waiting for me to put his hands on me so he can watch me go to jail.

I take a step back, my breathing coming out in short pants. If I was a cartoon character there'd no doubt be steam coming out of my ears. I run my fingers through my hair, pulling a little as I watch Ian's eyes trace over Skye once more. Maddie finally starts to pull herself together and I realize I can't take it anymore. I can't be here. I'll end up in jail if one of them opens their mouth again.

"I can't. I gotta....I gotta fucking go." I look at Niko and he nods his head. I glance back over at Skye watching as Reese and Shane try to talk to her, calm her down maybe, but I'm too angry. I feel it boiling beneath my skin. Itching to get the hell out and break someone's face. "I need to get the fuck outta here." I look back to Niko. "Make sure she gets home, alright? I mean it!"

"You're just guna leave? She's guna be pissed!"

"Nik I'm guna fucking kill someone if I don't go and Skye hates storms. I'm not putting her through that." I shake my head, letting out a deep agonizing breath as I start to back up to get away from it all. Two steps back Ian opens his mouth again. Niko swings toward him ready to throw down but thinks better of it instead he turns back to me pushing me back toward the door.

"Just fucking go, K. I'll take care of Skye. Promise!"

I nod to him basically running toward the door, pushing past the sea of people still surrounding us trying to find some entertainment. Before I cross the threshold I turn out and I'm met with the darkest pair of blue eyes. Shit. She's fucking pissed. I shake my head mouthing I'm sorry, and then turn running to my car in the pouring rain.