Page 45 of The Starry Knight


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Sebastian:How’s class going?

I wait several moments before I decide to throw my phone in the passenger seat. Opening the car door, I step out to stretch my legs. I see several people leaving the building that Stormy went in to. Class probably let out early since it’s the first day. I lean against the car waiting to see her emerge from the group of people. After a few minutes of not seeing her, I open up the car to retrieve my phone. I hit her number and begin to walk. When the phone clicks on, I hear shuffling and her talking but I can’t make out the words. Then I hear male voices and my blood runs cold. I set off in a jog across the campus, keeping the phone glued to my ear in case she is able to answer.

“Stormy, I’m coming for you!” I shout into the phone and continue my pace. I fly up the stairs and into the empty building. I’m about to turn around when I hear it. A small cry comes from an empty classroom across from me. Sliding up to the door and peeking in,I see Stormy cornered by three men, closing in on her. I try to make out what they are saying.

“You’re a small little thing, aren’t you? I wouldn’t mind seeing her on her knees in front of me. Never had a famous whore suck my dick.” The one in the middle says to the other men. My fists clench with anger and I see red. Not waiting for the others to speak, I burst through the door, and see the relief written across her face.

“Hey! Who the hell are you?” One shouts, but I don’t acknowledge him. In a few strides, I’m across the room standing before them. Before anyone else can speak, I quickly strike one at the ridge of his nose. Stormy gasps as the man falls to the floor holding his bleeding nose in his hands. “Bitch.” I hiss looking down at the piece of shit. When I turn around, the larger of the two men lounges at me, his fist colliding into my ribcage. It slightly rattles and knocks the wind out of me. While I’m bent over, in a quick upper cut motion I shatter his jaw with my elbow. The third one grabs me from behind before I can take a breath. Without thinking, I throw my head backwards hitting his face with the base of my skull. And as his hold breaks free, I spin my body to lock him in a choke. In a matter of minutes, his unconscious body falls to the floor.

“Mine.” I growl as I look to the broken bitches lying on the floor. Holding on my ribs, I stumble over to Stormy who looks like she is seconds away from a panic attack. “Are you okay? Did they touch you?” She only shakes her head no and falls into my arms. With tears streaming down her face, she looks up at me. I pull back enough to grab a hold of her face and crash my lips down on hers. It isn’t sweet. Its starved, ravenous,possessive. Sliding my hand back through her hair, I grip it to pull her closer. I can’t get enough. If those fuckers had so much as laid a finger on her, I would have killed them.

“Y-You saved me. They were talking about r-raping me, Sebastian.” She covers her face in my chest, and I have the urge to finish these men off. Fear and anger ripples through me.

“Look at me.” I pull her chin up so she can see how serious I am. “I will always save you. From panic attacks to assailants, you’re safe. No one is going to fucking harm what’s mine. Do you understand? You’remine, Stormy.” I say firmly. More tears spring from her eyes as she nods in agreement. I pull her close to me, savoring the feeling of her warmth seeping into me. She’s safe, I can calm down now. But I know all too well that I will be wound up all-night thinking about the “what ifs” of tonight.

Pulling my phone from my pocket, I call the police and they’re here within minutes. Statements are given, and the three assholes are hauled off to jail where they await trial. If I have anything to do with it, which I will, they will be spending a long time behind bars.

“How about we get out of here?” I whisper into Stormy’s ear, and she nods eagerly.

“Thank you gentlemen. You have my card if you need any more information. I will be escorting Ms. Brooks home,” I tell the police. They give us the green light to get out of here and within minutes, we are out in the cold city air. I take a deep breath, letting the cool fill my lungs. I slide my hoodie from my body and hand it to Stormy. She’s shivering either from the cold or the adrenaline. Either way, she needs it more than me.

“Thank you,” She says barely above a whisper. We get to the car, and I open the door for her. Making sure she is securely in place; I shut the door and walk around to mine. I slide in, holding my side as a grunt escapes me. “You should have gotten checked out. We need to go back over there.” Stormy says as she reached for the door handle.

“Not a chance, Angel. We’re going home. If I have to, I’ll call Dr. Peterson. He’s who looked after you the other night.” Leaving the campus, Stormy rests her head against the seat and closes her eyes. I force myself to turn away from the goddess in my seat and focus on the road. What a fucking nightmare tonight has been. I haven’t had a peaceful night since Stormy came rushing into my life. I wasn’t lying to her when I said she was total chaos. Everything goes erratic when she is involved but there is no place I’d rather be. She is my new obsession. I will go to the ends of the earth for her.

Stormy

Tonight, was a fucking wakeup call that I can’t go around the city without a bodyguard. I never in a million years thought I would agree with Sebastian on this but after what I went through, I can’t imagine what would have happened had Sebastian not stepped in when he did. A chill runs through me at the thought of those men’s hands on me.

Before I know it, we are turning into the garage for the penthouse. Sebastian walks around opening my door and retrieving my luggage. The elevator ride is a quiet one and I wish I knew what was going on in his mind. Is he mad at me because he warned me about leaving? A lump forms in my throat at the thought.

“Are you angry with me because of tonight?” Iask once we reach his apartment. He looks hurt for a moment, and I want to take the words back. He drops my luggage to the floor and cups my face with his hands.

“I would never be angry with you for something like tonight. I was scared and fucking furious at the same time, but not at you. They’re lucky they are still alive. It’s just,” he pauses for a moment and closes his eyes, “I thought they were going to hurt you. I can’t let that happen.” Sebastian rests his forehead against mine and looks into my eyes. “I love you; I can’t be without you.” He takes my hand and places it across his chest. “This is yours. It beats for you.” He kisses me softly at first and then it becomes starving, like the last meal on Earth is within each other. He pushes me against the wall and firmly pins my hands above my head. Kissing along my jaw and down my neck, I writhe against the wall, needing more.

“Mmm, I love when you do that, Daddy.” I murmur. My hands itch to get on his body. I want to run them along his sculpted chest and down. I try to pull them free, but he puts more pressure on the hold. Sebastian’s other hand skates down my side, grabbing hold of my waist. He pushes his erection against me, and I can feel it’s warmth on my belly.

“As much as I want to take you right now,” He groans into my ear, “I need to make some phone calls. Come with me and I’ll show you where you can unpack.” I have to fucking pack and unpack all over again. I just did this shit! I hate it so much. It’s like how some people feel about doing laundry. Sebastian picks up my luggage and I follow behind.

“Fortunately, I have a second closet in my roomthat’s never been used.” He opens the door and ushers me inside. Wow, this closet is larger than normal bedrooms. I look around at the endless shoe racks and know right away that I’m going to need more shoes to fill these up.

“This is amazing, Sebastian. I’ve never seen a closet this fancy. I don’t have nearly enough stuff to fit in here.” I tell him, while I look around.

“Then we will go shopping,” He states as if it’s just that easy.

“No. I’ll be fine. Besides I need to hold onto my savings to continue to pay Lana. Shit, I have to tell her the news. I don’t think she is going to take it well. I wasn’t there very long, but we formed a bond. I feel bad, Sebastian,” I confess.

“Look at me,” he pulls my body to face him, “This is going to be great. I know we have a few obstacles, but I will take care of everything.”

“I don’t need you to take care of everything. Me moving in here doesn’t change that I can do things for myself.”

“Fuck, woman, let someone take care of you for once!” He shouts, making me jump away from him. Tears begin streaming down my face and I can’t look at him. “I’m sorry, Angel. I didn’t mean to yell. With everything that’s happened today, I’m on edge.” Sebastian walks over to me, grabbing my hand and leading us out of the closet. He sits on the edge of the bed, patting his lap for me to sit. Straddling him, I look up into his lustrous green eyes, getting lost in their depths. He cups my face and takes a deep breath. “Stormy, this is all new emotions for me. I’ve never been in love before. I’ve never had this desire to fiercelyprotect someone in my life. This is something I’m having to deal with. It’s like when the Grinch’s heart grew three sizes in one day. I feel like that.” I chuckle at his comparison, but I understand everything he is saying.

“I’ve never felt like this before either. It’s hard to not be frightened that it could all go away in the blink of an eye,” I admit.

“I’m sorry I snapped at you. You push back against me, and I’m not used to that either. But I love that about you, but on certain occasions I need you to trust me enough that I know what’s best. You have been through so much, Angel, let me carry it for a while.” I am full on crying now. Never in my life has anyone cared so much for me that they wanted to help me carry my baggage. I can feel the weight being lifted and it’s the most surreal sensation. “Don’t cry, baby. I was just trying to explain myself to you.”

“These are happy tears, I promise. I’ll try to be better about relinquishing my control over things. I’ve just had to only depend solely on myself for so long, it will be an adjustment for sure,” I confess.

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