Taken

Chapter 41

I watched in horror as Henry swung his fist into Nico. I screamed at him, and tried to catch his hand as he pulled back to punch him again.
I felt hands snake around my waist and I was pulled away from him. It all felt as if it was in slow motion. Kevin moved me away and pushed me into Ford's arms before turning and trying to pull Henry off Nico with Max and David.

I desperately tried to pull out Ford's grip. Erik moved forward and helped Ford restrain me before nodding at Matt and Armie to intervene with Henry and Nico.

My ears were ringing, and I realised it was because I hadn't stopped screaming.
"Henry get off him!" I screamed, dropping to the ground. Then men gently lowered me and released my arms, I'm assuming because they thought I would stay.

I quickly jumped up and ran into the fight, attempting to dodge the punches and kicks that Henry was laying into Nico. I felt a few connect with me in random spots, but I was more worried about him. I threw myself down over Nico, trying to cover him with my body as much as possible.
"Henry stop!" I screamed, holding onto Nico and looking up at Henry.
Henry paused, his face confused, which allowed for Max, Armie and Matt to grab onto him and pull him away.

I gently cupped Nico's face in my hands and spoke to him. Hoping that he'd respond, all the while ignoring the pain that burned through my side.
"Kevin! Do something!" I begged as Kevin dropped to his knees beside me. I felt Kevin's hand on mine as he looked down at Nico.

I felt hands grab me under my arm pits and pull me back. I screamed and tried to pull away and get back to Nico. His bloodied face seemingly embedded in my eyelids every time I blinked.

Erik stepped forward and began to look Nico over. I felt Ford behind me squat down so I was in between his legs which were shaped in a 'V'. He held me close to him, his arms wrapped around me.

"Let's get him up." Erik said moving to Nico's legs and allowing Kevin and David to support his head and shoulders.
"His rooms this way." Kevin said, opening the sliding door with his foot.

Once they were out of view I looked to the other men. Max had Henry pinned against the side of the yacht, his forearm pushed up against Henry's chest. Henry looked dazed and confused as Max angrily berated him. Armie and Matt stood close by him.

"Ford, please I need to get up." I whispered. I felt Ford stand and gently pull me up with him. I winced in pain briefly.
"Go check on Nico." I whispered, turning slightly out not looking at him. My eyes were firmly planted on Henry.
"Anna, I." He started.
"Go Ford." I demanded. I felt his hand leave my waist and the sliding door open then close again.

I took a deep breath and walked up to the men. Matt and Armie stood back and watched me. I reached up and gently touched Max in his shoulder. He turned slightly then stepped back. Henry's eyes found me almost immediately.

"How dare you." I grit out. Anger seething into my words, and tears forming in my eyes.
"How dare you come here and do this. How fucking disillusioned are you to think this is okay?!" I said shakily. Henry reached for me but I stepped back, shaking my head.

"Get him out of my sight." I demanded, stepping back again and turning away. I could hear Henry begin to protest but Matt and Armie quickly moved him off. I assume to his room.

I wrapped my arms around myself and walked to the railing. The pain in my side a throbbing reminder about what had happened. The wind blew strongly against me, and the wet lines of tears down my cheeks seemed to feel frozen.

"Anna. I'm really sorry about that. I had no idea he was going to do that." Max said behind me, I could tell he was uncomfortable in having to apologise.