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The music was loud, so loud that the vibrations felt like it was running through Lily's veins and this was even before she entered the place. The bouncer looked up and down at Lily's attire, she found herself speak to no-one in particular,

"Why is it that everyone keeps looking at me like that? That head to toe thing?"

The pre-shots of wine didn't help her one bit. The bouncer looked over Lily's shoulder seeing Tanya and Daisy holding each other by the waist. He had a straight face and shrugged without a care, letting all three ladies in. Lily scoffs, her arms folding defensively over her chest.

Just before she entered the club, Lily looked over her shoulder catching the bouncer red-handed staring at her backside. Once inside the packed club, she was left alone. Both Tanya and Daisy long gone with the help of the booming R&B music.

Lily steps into the room, eyes roaming as she tried to find the bar. She lets out a smile as she spots it in the end. She dives into the crowd of middle-aged men as they grinded on females who wore short dresses that barely covered their chests and bums.

They all had one hand placed securely on their waist as the other held onto a glass of drink high in the air, all swaying to the beat of the music as it blasted. The vibrations awakening the adrenaline for them.

Lily pushed pasted the middle-aged men. However it wasn't as simple as she thought it would be. A few of them paused, devouring her in her mid-thigh red dress. A few of them even licked their lips. They looked at her from head to toe, taking her into their dirty minds.

Some tried to dance with her, intentionally pressing themselves against her. Lily pulled a disgusted face as she placed her hands on their chest, pushing them away. Successfully, she leaves the dance floor and takes a seat on the stool, the bar now in front of her.

She had to steady herself since her balance all over the place. At her movements the bartender raises an eyebrow, giving her a once over before asking,

"What would you like tonight?"

Lily blinked as she stared at the man. She found him undeniably handsome, his white set of teeth on display as he gave a warm smile. She swooned at the sight of him instantly. She cups her cheek on her palm and gives a dreamy smile. She couldn't help but giggle,

"A shot of vodka please,"

"Coming right up for you,"

The bartender winked playfully. She blushed. It didn't take long for the drink to slide in front of her from the side. Lily zoned out, watching the fast actions of the young man. She blatantly stared at his bulging arms specifically. Her mind processing it, comparing them with Noah's.

She shook the thoughts away as she realised he was coming back her way with a smile on face. The high table was the only thing that kept them apart. The bartender didn't miss that he felt eyes on him, so he looked up behind her, only this time loosing his smile.

He realised too late that he had lost his chance to speak with Lily as a certain someone caught his eye. Lily took the drink, letting the content burn down her throat. She scrunched her eyes shut trying not to throw the contents back out of her system.

The bartender gave one last small smile to Lily before turning around, assisting someone else who stumbled onto a chair a few seats down. Lily opened her mouth and spoke but all he did was ignore her and give her another look,

"Look, there's a beauty sat at the counter,"

"Did you seriously drag me from work for your perverted thoughts?"

"Hey, in my defence you CHOSE to come,"

"I bet it'll be worth it,"

Her words echo in the back of my head,

"Worth it my arse,"

I mutter under my breath. I grab onto Ed's arm as he looks my way,

"You're wasting my time. I'm leaving,"

I let go of his arm before flopping against the sofa, I closed my eyes allowing the music to pound through my system. There was the occasional screams and moans heard from the people below who danced on the floor.

We had joined the club not long ago, maybe an hour ago. As soon as I stepped inside, both Luke and Ed pulled me into a private room, high above from everyone. We had the perfect view where we could see everything on the ground floor.

Our time in the room consisted of drinking uncontrollably and Ed making perverted comments at ladies as they entered the club.

I scrunch my eyebrows together, the pain seething through my head. Not able to keep the pain at bay, I open my eyes now standing up. It was time to leave no matter what they said. I literally took one step before I froze, hearing Ed's words,

"Hey isn't that Lily, your assistant over there?"

I spin on my feet, the pain no longer there. I look down, my eyes skimming the dance floor trying to find her brunette hair. I couldn't see her. Without giving Ed a look I speak above the loud music, eyes set on finding her,

"Where?"

He doesn't answer straight away so I ask again, this time more firmer. Still no response. I turn to face him, seeing him hold a smirk. He then looked down at the crowd and lifted his index finger, pressing it against the glass,

"There,"

I look at his index finger and look to where he was indicating. The bar. Sat on one of the chair was a girl wearing

a red dress. My breath hitches taking in her stance from behind. The red material stuck to her body, shaping every curve that she had. The straps so thin that it looked like it wasn't even there.

I felt myself twitch at the sight of her before I look over the table, catching the bartender's eyes roam her chest. I find myself boil up with anger. My feet move first as I leave the room, now heading for the dance floor.

How could she leave the house wearing a dress like that?! It was as if she wanted men to take her there and then.

My body moves first, mind slow as I marched through the sea of horny men on the dance floor. Some step out of the way as they face me. From building a reputation, one would know not to mess with me.

From behind, I could hear Ed and Luke call my name, but it went through one ear and came out the other. In other words, they were long forgotten. Releasing deep breaths, I stand behind her, feeling the warmth radiate from her body.

She obviously felt my presence because she turned her head, her eyes becoming wide as she took in my presence. She stumbled out of the stool, her heels touching the floor as she stutters out,

"M- Mr King?"

Don't look down... don't look down... don't look down my inner-conscious spoke, but my mind rebelled. My eyes fell onto her chest, getting a view of the valley of her breasts, her chest rising and falling. My eyes roamed lower, taking in her flawless tanned legs.

I gulped, my throat completely dry with wild thoughts. My pants felt ultimately tight, and I swore under my breath from thinking in the first place. To ease things off I look around the room, anywhere apart from her trying to calm myself down but I only found myself getting more angry.

At my presence we had now drawn a few stares from the horny men, their eyes on her chest. I could garentee that in their rotten minds they were stripping her naked. A low growl escape as I hastily moved to take my suit jacket off,

"Mr King what's wrong?"

I give her a pointed look as she gives a confused one in return. Whilst trying to keep my anger at bay I took a step closer to her and leaned forward, swinging my blazer over her shoulders. My actions made her raise her shoulders, hiding her neck from the action.

She looks up from her eyelashes, her brown orbs becoming lighter from being under the spotlight. I don't step away but bring my lips closer to her ear, whispering,

"This is not what I expected kitten,"

She shakes visibly making me smirk, knowing that my words and actions had an affect on her like our first time. I pull back seeing her look at me in innocence. I waste no time grabbing onto her hand, entwining her fingers in mine. She looked down at the action.

I didn't dwell on the fact that as I held onto her, I felt someone. It was undeniable even if I wanted it to be. I throw daggers around the floor making a few of the men look down, avoiding eye-contact as I walk past them.

On the sideline, I catch Tanya speaking with redhead and a good distance away, Daisy watched our scene unfold. We held eyes for ten seconds, her smiling at me. I reach the other end of the dance floor, seeing both Ed and Luke whisper like they were teens gossiping.

I don't bother to use my words on them so I simply roll my eyes and walk past them, making them retaliate almost instantly,

"Hey you can't ditch us!"

I stop making Lily bump into me. I turn to look at her as she breaths out,

"Can you walk slow? I've got short legs you know,"

I brush off her comment and look back at the two idiots I called friends,

"Hey idiot one, yes you Ed. Tanya is here somewhere speaking to a redhead,"

Lily turns her head as she watched Ed loose the smirk, eyes scanning around the place until he finds her leaning against the wall with the redhead buried in her neck. Both Lily and I watch as he storms off towards her leaving Luke alone to fend for himself.

I roll my eyes to at his attempt to look strong, but we both know that I would win between the both of us. I rub my forehead with two fingers, still holding onto Lily,

"Don't worry idiot two. I have something for you. Do me a favour so you're not here for no apparent reason. Daisy is here somewhere, take her home safely. Do not call me or it'll be multiple staplers thrown at your pretty face,"

I say in a low voice that was even unheard by me. He simply raises his arms in surrender, spinning on his feet, going into the sea of horny men. I don't give a glance to Lily, still dragging her out of club,

"Hey slow down!"

She speaks her heels clicking against the pavement as she tried to keep up with my fast walking. I open the last set of doors allowing the cold air to touch my face. I pause before looking left and right, making up my mind to walk down the road.

No words were exchanged between us, just silence and the sound of her heels as she tried to keep out. The air between us was also filled with her hard heavy breathing, still trying to keep up. We pass a few shops until she speaks up,

"Hey dolphin, where exactly are you taking me? Can I at least know that? Or do I have to assume that you're kidnapping me?"

She questioned breathlessly. I come to a stop, turning around to face her. Her cheeks were pink, her lips stained with lipstick as the same colour as her dress. She used her free hand, pulling the blazer so that it covered her skin from the cold.

Small puffs of clouds leave her lips as she breathed out from her lips. I roam her eyes before I squeezed her hand before continuing to walk. After walking a bit more, I see the black Range Rover parked on the curb. I could see Mark step outside, jogging over.

He opened the door for me to sit inside. I stop, facing Lily once more. Without showing any emotion I usher her inside first. She rolls her eyes and sighs exaggeratedly. She gets in and I follow lead, closing the door behind me.

Mark walked back to the drivers seat and sits inside, immediately turning on the heater for us. He ignites the car and pulls out onto the main road safely. Half a mile of driving, Mark questions,

"Where to sir?"

From the corner of my eye, I see her rub her hands together, trying to build warmth naturally. I inhale deeply, smelling strawberries and lemon that radiated off her. Humming quietly I give a reply,

"The office Mark,"