Knox caught her staring with a raised brow. Diamond said nothing at first then became slightly mischievous and decided to dance again.
“Let’s dance.” Agreeing easily, Knox stood up, going ahead to where the group was dancing while Diamond turned back to Lily. “Want to dance with us?” The enthusiasm on her face made Diamond’s breath catch. “Lord have mercy,” she mumbled under her breath, taking Lily’s hand. Knox threw her a look when she approached with Lily. She thought he would walk off the dance floor, but Lily’s joyful face stopped him as did the threatening glare from Diamond.
Resigned, he danced with the two women, although he did dance close to Diamond’s side, staying as far away from Lily as the crowded floor would allow. Lily stayed on Diamond’s other side, dancing with youthful enthusiasm. She was good. Her lithe body moving to the music had her smiling at the two people she danced with as a rosy glow crept onto her cheeks. She twirled when the music ended, laughing at Diamond’s astonishment at her skill.
“You’re very good,” Diamond complimented her.
“Beth and I used to dance in our bedrooms when we were little. We were terrible, but it was just us, so we didn’t care,” Lily confessed.
“You’re not terrible now, you’re really good.”
“My roommate has been teaching me. She likes to go to some of the college parties and she makes me go with her.” Her voice was a little loud so she could be heard over the music. She twirled again, and this time when she twirled, a hard body was waiting. Lily immediately shied away from Shade.
Diamond was about to take a step forward to intervene when Knox put his hand around her waist, holding her back, although he did stay close enough to keep a watchful eye on the situation. “You started this, now leave it alone.”
“You dance with guys at these parties?” Diamond heard Shade ask Lily.
“No,” Lily said, trying to break away. Shade loosened his grip, letting Lily put some space between them.
“Dance with me,” he said persuasively, loosening his hold.
Razer and Beth came to dance next to them with Beth sending her an encouraging smile. Lily slowly began to dance to the music, yet she didn’t regain the fluidity of before. Her hand went to her wrist, but Shade sent her a warning glance and she removed it. Diamond was as relieved when the music ended as Lily was, leaving the dance floor with a sense of reprieve.
“It’s time I leave. I’m going back to school tonight. My roommate is picking me up at my house. She’s visiting a family friend. Beth didn’t want me to drive back in the dark.” Lily accepted her sister’s over-protectiveness without complaint herself before they could reach their chairs. She hugged Beth and Razer goodbye. “See you in a couple of weeks.”
“Bye, little sis,” Razer said with his arm around Beth’s shoulder.
Lily turned to Diamond, giving her a quick hug. “It was nice seeing you again, Diamond.”
“You too, Lily. Drive careful.”
“I will,” Lily murmured, stepping towards the door, avoiding Shade’s sharp gaze. The tension seemed to evaporate with Lily’s departure.
Knox led her back to the dance floor. This time the music seemed more erotic, his hands going for her hips, brushing her against his own hips and thighs. Diamond stared around her, noticing the change in the others also; the movements more erotic and sensuous.
When the dance was over she thought they would go back to their chairs, yet Knox seemed to have other ideas. “Let’s get a beer.” They went into the kitchen where beer coolers were now sitting on the counters and several members were already drinking. Grabbing them two ice-cold beers, Knox took her into the living room, finding a spot for them on one of the couches.
“Why didn’t you have beer earlier?” Diamond questioned Knox.
“Lily has a few issues with alcohol. We thought it would be better to wait until she left.” Diamond felt the difference in the vibe around the club. The alcohol wasn’t all they had been hiding from the young woman.
No sooner had she begun to notice the changes than Rider took a seat across from them on a chair, pulling a woman down on his lap. Diamond watched as Viper’s best man, Cash, went up to Evie who was sitting on one of the bar stools. His mouth dropped to hers as his hand slid up her thighs, widening them and stepping between them.
“Knox, I think it’s time I went home.” She watched as Cash’s hand disappeared under Evie’s skirt, obviously playing with the woman’s pussy. When Evie then grabbed onto the bar, Diamond was sure it was time to leave. She turned to Knox who was watching her in amusement.