“There’s a seat open now next to your brothers,” Knox says, standing up. “Let’s move over there so you can be closer to your family.”
“Oh…okay, we probably should.” I stand up and turn to Jett. “Are you coming with?”
“I’m sure Hayes’s fans are getting impatient,” Knox says, cutting Jett off. “You should probably go over to them.” He nods to a table outside the VIP where a few of his teammates are sitting with girls on their laps.
“As much fun as it would be to mess with Stone the rest of the night, I probably should make the rounds,” he smiles before pulling me into a hug. “If you ever get tired of Knox’s grumpy ass, let me know, and I’ll come over and help kick him out,” he whispers in my ear.
“Sounds like a plan,” I laugh as he grins and walks away.
“What sounds like a plan?” Knox furrows his brows and faces me, blocking my way to move.
“None of your concern,brother?” I grab my champagne flute and push past the big brute.
“Save my seat,” I say, setting my glass on the small table next to the two empty chairs. “I’m going to head to the bathroom real quick.”
“Do you want me to come with you?” Olivia asks, sitting up and untangling herself from Miles.
“No, it’s just around the corner. Stay and get back to cuddling my brother,” I say, waving my hand at the two of them in the corner, probably doing God knows what back there in the dark.
Giggling, she lies back against Miles again as they continue their private conversation.
Needing a moment alone, I follow the signs to the bathroom and step inside. Even the bathrooms are cozy as I take in the chaise and sitting area.
I use the restroom real quick, and can’t help but overhear the two pretty blondes talking as they walk in while I’m washing my hands.
“Did you see him? I can’t believe Knox Stone is here.” The one with the tiny blue dress says. “He’s so fucking hot. I think I’m going to go for it tonight,” she giggles.
I dry my hands slowly on the towel, unable to stop my eavesdropping.
“I heard he’s huge,” her friend whispers, putting emphasis on the word huge.
“I’ll let you know,” blue dress says, as they both break out laughing. “Hopefully, the girl all over him in the hallway will be gone by the time I get back out. She’s so not his type.” She reapplies her lipstick in the mirror before smacking her lips.
“I don’t know…they seemed awfully cozy when we passed by.”
I don’t stay to hear anymore as I make a beeline for the door, as two thoughts suddenly make me want to drop him to the ground again, but this time I’m not going to miss when I aim for hisworld-renownedjewels.
First…
Who the hell is this girl he’s with in the hallway?
Second…and the one that stings the most.
It took him all of two seconds after I left to find someone who isn’t me.
THIRTEEN
KNOX
I check my watch again,and it’s only been five minutes.
Fuck. I stand up, too agitated to sit still.
“I’m going to go make sure Savi didn’t get hung up. Sometimes the guys in here can be pricks.”
“Good call,” Travis says.
“Thanks, Knox.” Jake’s eyes meet mine in a silent appreciation before returning to his conversation with the others.
