Knox's Stand (22 page)

Chapter Twenty-four

Diamond came out of her office, running late again. She hated being late when Knox was with her; he always used it as an excuse to punish her with one of his diabolical tortures. Driving home, she saw him already sitting in the parking lot as she pulled in.

“Damn,” Diamond said.

She saw the smile on his mouth as she went inside to grab her overnight bag. She came back down, handing him the overnight case, which he tied onto the back of his bike.

“It would be easier if you just left a few extra outfits at the clubhouse,” Knox said, getting onto the bike before handing her his helmet.

“I would if they would still be there when I needed them. The women can swipe clothes from you while you’re still wearing them.” Knox laughed, starting the motor. His easy grin sent her heart soaring as much as the ride to the clubhouse.

The last month since Dustin had found his son had been good. The DNA results had come back proving without a doubt Dustin was the father and Holly had worked out an arrangement with Dustin so that she could remain in Logan’s life. Holly had remained Diamond’s secretary as well without the constant fear of someone finding out her secret. It had given the woman a boost of confidence that Diamond hadn’t seen in her before.

Knox had changed in the last month also; more easygoing and affectionate with her. When she left him in the morning, she no longer worried that it would be the last. Holly wasn’t the only one who had gained some confidence.

As his bike pulled into the clubhouse parking lot, the club was already busy for a Friday night. Knox packed her suitcase up the steps. When they entered, the crowd was already making it hard to fit inside the room.

“There a lot of people here tonight,” Diamond said.

“We’re making one of the women a member tonight,” Knox replied.

“Oh.” Diamond’s heart plunged. Sex Piston had told her that they had to have six votes out of the eight original members’ votes to become a Last Rider. They had to have sex with the men or cause them to have an orgasm to get the vote.

As she went upstairs to get changed, her eyes studied the new faces of the women.

She tried not to think about the night ahead as she took a quick shower and dressed in Knox’s room while he waited patiently for her. She had attended several Friday parties over the last months, but they had always ended up in his room alone after dinner. She didn’t know who or how often he was with the other women because she had adopted ‘the don’t ask’ attitude and buried the worry as deep as she could.

Never, Never Land was good. She didn’t want to leave and was afraid that, if she asked and he told the truth, she would have to leave her make believe land and lose Knox. It was messed up the way she was thinking, but like any gambler that was going for the big money, she was all in. She merely hoped when he was finished with her that she had enough money to pay the mortgage on her soul because that was her collateral.

Knox’s eyes watched her dress in her new blue jean skirt that hugged her butt. The black camy she put on instead of her bra had his eyes lighting up, although when she picked up a sheer, black top that tied at her breasts, he was instantly getting off the bed.

Diamond hastily backed up against the door, her hands going to his chest.

“When did you get that outfit?”

“I went shopping with Jewell and Raci.”

Knox’s hand slid up the inside of her thighs, tugging the baby blue underwear off. “Knox, give my panties back.”

“Nope, that’s what you get for being late.”

“I’m not going downstairs without my underwear,” Diamond protested as he tossed her underwear onto the dresser.

“No one will even notice,” he said as he propelled her out of the room.

Going down the steps, Diamond saw that the party had heated up since she had been upstairs. Jewell was between Rider’s legs, sucking on his cock, and Ember was dancing with Cash and Train.

They went to the bar where Evie was talking to Shade and Bliss and Evie handed her a beer.

“Thanks, Evie.”

“Did you eat dinner?” Knox asked, taking a drink of his own beer.

“Yes, I picked something up at the diner,” Diamond said, not looking at Shade.

She had gotten to know him a little better over the last few months. Better than Winter or Beth did, that was for sure. He made no attempt to hide the women from her that shared his bed. Knox was a dominant lover, but Diamond had a feeling that Shade was the real deal. She was honestly unable to imagine the fragile Lily with a man that was as hard as Shade.

“Let’s dance.” Knox broke into her thoughts, took her hand, and led her onto the dance floor.

As they danced a couple of fast songs, their bodies sliding against each other, Diamond began feeling her body heat in desire. With no underwear on, she was self-conscious, yet the movement of her dancing brought constant friction against her uncovered pussy. When the lights went off and the side lamps were turned on, the music slowed. Knox turned her until her butt was against his crotch as they moved suggestively to the music, proving that he was as affected as she was with his hardened length tightening against her ass.

Afterward, they went back to the bar to finish their drinks. He grabbed each of them a bottled water before finding an empty couch to pull her down on. Sitting her down on his lap, he played with her knee while he nuzzled her cleavage.

“Knox.” Diamond wiggled on his cock.

“You ready to go upstairs?”

“Yes.” Diamond circled his neck as he rose to his feet, lifting her and carrying her up the steps. At the top of the steps, Diamond noticed Viper’s door had remained open.

“That’s only the second time since Viper’s been with pretty girl that he’s allowed anyone in.” Diamond had learned the hard way that an opened bedroom door meant that whoever was inside was inviting the members to watch or participate. One night she had gone into Jewell’s room to borrow shampoo and had been embarrassed to see her with Rider and Train.

Instead of turning into his bedroom, Knox continued down to Viper’s room.

Diamond stiffened, not actually believing that he would seriously take her inside Viper’s and Winter’s room. She should not have underestimated him because he went inside without pausing.

Diamond’s eyes widened in shock to see Winter completely naked, lying on the bed, her face a tortured mask of desire as Viper pumped his cock inside her pussy. Her lashes lifted, seeing Knox carrying Diamond into the room.

Knox sat down on the couch, turning Diamond as she sat so her back was to Winter and Viper. Her knees straddled his hips, his hand sliding up her thighs, pulling her tight skirt up until it was at her waist, baring her ass to the room.

“Knox…” Diamond started to protest.

“Give it a try. If you don’t like it, we’ll leave.”

His hand went to the back of her neck, tugging her down so that his lips could take her in a passionate kiss that momentarily distracted her. His tongue licked her lips, sucking the bottom one into his mouth before releasing it to thrust his tongue into her mouth. He explored the moist warmth as his fingers glided across her clit, massaging the tender flesh until Diamond began to move her hand against his own hand. Moisture coated his fingers as one spread the fleshy lips to target the bundle of nerves that had Diamond ready to climax. Knox then pulled his finger away to thrust it inside her pussy.

Diamond couldn’t prevent the low moan of pleasure that escaped her as he continued to escalate her passion until all feelings of self-consciousness disappeared and all that mattered was getting to have the orgasm he was steadily building.

“Bed or Couch?”

A male voice coming into the bedroom didn’t register even when Viper answered, “Couch.”

Train sat down next to Knox on the couch. His shirt was off, showing the muscular chest and his lean hips with his jean unsnapped and partially open.

Train didn’t say anything and made no attempt to touch Diamond as he sat there, though.

Knox pulled off Diamond’s sheer top then pulled off her camy, letting Train see her breasts. Still, Train made no attempt to touch Diamond.

Diamond was almost able to come when she heard another male voice.

“Couch or bed?” Cash asked.

“Couch.” Diamond heard Cash take a seat in the chair beside the couch. Diamond glanced sideways to see Bliss with nothing on her bottom and a white lace top that had nothing on underneath.

Diamond tried to tell herself to get out and run away back to Knox’s bedroom. She knew it would make no difference to him. He would spend the night fucking her, but there was just that extra bit of spice, having him play with her in front of so many men.

She saw Cash unbutton his jeans and pull out his cock. Putting on a condom, he lifted Bliss then lowered her onto himself. Diamond’s head fell onto Knox’s shoulder.

“Watch him fuck her; it’s hot as hell.” Diamond turned her head, watching as Bliss moved herself up and down on Cash.

Knox lifted Diamond, setting her on Train’s lap while he undid his jeans, pulling out his cock. He looked up at her, staring at her mouth. Diamond couldn’t believe what she did next, going down on Knox, sucking his cock into her mouth. She drew him in deep, giving him her mouth the way he wanted it.

“That’s it, Diamond,” Knox growled. His hands went to her hair, holding her to him as he thrust within her mouth.

She played with his piercing around the head of his cock until Knox’s dick hardened as he began to come. Diamond sat up when she was done, proud of herself that he hadn’t been able to last long.

Knox stood up, looking down at Diamond, leaving her on Train’s lap. He turned her to face Viper’s bed so she could get a better view of Cash and Bliss. Going to his knees, he spread her legs before his hand went to his mouth.

“Diamond, you’re going to enjoy this.”

Knox’s face dropped to her pussy, licking her clit, almost making her come with one stroke. As his tongue ring rubbed against her silken flesh, Diamond felt a tingling and couldn’t understand the sensation, too overwhelmed with desire to realize what was going on.

“What?” Diamond asked.

Train’s naked back laughed at her reaction. “He must have in his mini vibrator.” Train’s mouth went to her neck, whispering against the tender flesh. “He never do you with it before?” He then moved his hands to Diamond’s breasts, squeezing her nipples tight until Diamond whimpered. He held them for several seconds before releasing them. The slight sting of painful pleasure had Diamond’s hips thrusting against Knox’s vibrating tongue. Diamond thought for a second she was going to lose consciousness it felt so good. When Diamond stiffened, her climax brought a relief because she hadn’t been sure she could have taken much more.

Knox pulled her away from Train, taking a seat on the couch and reseating her on his lap. Diamond was shaking and breathing hard. Knox soothed her body, rubbing his hand up and down her thigh. Winter’s moans could be heard from the bed, but Diamond didn’t have the energy to watch.

Train went over to Bliss who was still on Cash’s lap. When she leaned to the side, taking his cock into her mouth, Trains hiss of pleasure left no doubt that he wasn’t going to last long. Knox stood with Diamond’s limp body pliant against his chest. Her face was buried in his neck as he carried her back to his bedroom, shutting the door with his foot.  He carried her to the bed, laying her down on the comforter.

“Are you okay?” Knox asked as he pulled off her skirt and shoes.

“Mmm-hmm,” Diamond mumbled. Knox smiled and lay down next to her, lifting her to his chest. As Diamond lay across him, her thigh lifted to rest across his hips.

“You going to knee me in the nuts for doing that?”

“No; I should, but I feel too good to bother doing it right now.”

Knox’s hand smoothed out the tangled curls. “Diamond?”

“Knox, I’m not pissed, but if you keep bugging me, I might become pissed. You’re messing with my afterglow.”

Knox’s chest shook against her cheek. “I wouldn’t want to do that, go to sleep. We need to talk tomorrow.” Diamond pretended to go to sleep, feeling Knox relax under her. She worried until dawn lit the sky that the talk he wanted involved her return to reality.

Much later, Diamond rolled over, half-asleep. Looking over at the clock, she saw that it was afternoon. Turning to wake Knox, Diamond wasn’t surprised to find him gone.

Wendy and Peter Pan had never had their happy ending and neither would she.

Chapter Twenty-five

Diamond had just gotten out of the shower and dressed when her cell phone rang. Her stomach sank when she saw it was Knox calling.

“Hello”

“You finally awake, sleepyhead?” Knox’s cheerful voice had her sagging spirits lifting.

“Yes, I just got out of the shower.”

“Good.” His voice turned serious. “I want you to meet me at this address in an hour.” Diamond’s spirits dropped again. “Beth said you can borrow her SUV, the keys are already in the ignition.

“What’s the address?” Diamond knew that there was no use in putting off the inevitable.

She repeated the address back to him before hanging up. Diamond sat down on the side of the bed, looking at the clock as she watched the minutes click past, one after another. She had become fairly familiar with Treepoint and with Knox’s instructions was sure she would have no trouble finding the house.

When she had no choice other than to leave or be late, which she was tempted to do, but she couldn’t bring herself to keep Knox deliberately waiting. She got to her feet, straightened her shoulders, and gathered her pride, determined this time to accept his decision without breaking down and pleading with him not to stop seeing her. As she went out of his room and down the stairs, she missed the concerned looks everyone she passed gave her when they saw her white face.

She managed to keep her resolve all the way to Beth’s SUV. Climbing in, she drove to town, and with each mile, her resolve weakened. She would only ask for more time once. When she was a couple miles away, she would only cry a little bit. By the time she pulled into the driveway of the big house she was unfamiliar with, she got out of the car and walked to the front door. Her resolve completely disappeared, knowing she would go down on her knees and beg if she had to. She wasn’t going to let the big jerk go. Whatever he said, he was hers.

Diamond started to knock on the door, but the note taped to the door stopped her.

“
Diamond the door is unlocked. Come in, I’m waiting
.”

Diamond read the short note twice before she gathered enough courage to open the door.

She stepped into the average-sized living room, which was completely unfurnished. Diamond took a hesitant step forward, seeing a suitcase sitting at the bottom of the steps. As she drew closer, she heard music from the upstairs. She slowly went up the steps until she reached the top where she saw a door opened and could hear the music pouring out from the room behind it. Diamond walked into the room and came to a stop.

“Knox.” Her hand reached out, bracing herself in the doorway.

The bedroom was completely decorated with her bedroom furniture; her dresser, her chest of drawers, her chair with her nightgown on it. It was all exactly as she’d left it. Everything perfectly like it had been in her apartment except for the bed. It was a king size bed with a beautiful comforter on it.

“I don’t understand,” Diamond said.

“If you don’t like it, we can pick out something else. I thought this wouldn’t be too far from your office and would still be convenient for me to make a quick stop every now and then when we’re not busy at the office.”

Diamond didn’t take her eyes off Knox.

“Are you wearing a... is that a…” Knox walked forward, moving to stand in front of her.

“A deputy’s uniform,” Knox said. “The sheriff wants to retire in a few months. He’s tired, Diamond. He wants to leave the town in someone’s hands he can trust. I’ll be a deputy for a few months while he trains me before I take over as sheriff. The mayor has already okayed it and doesn’t think the city council will cause any opposition.”

“You’re going to be the sheriff?” Diamond asked in disbelief.

“Yes. I’ll have a regular job. I want you to move in here with me.”

“Knox, are you sure?”

“Diamond, I’m sure. I love you.” Knox went to his knees in front of her then, looking up at her, he said. “I need you. I don’t expect you to believe me, but I can be the man you need. I can be reliable, faithful and there for you and our children. I love you, Diamond. I’ll always love you. I haven’t touched another woman since that first time with you.”

“Even when we were apart those months?” Diamond asked in shock.

“Even then, that’s why I gave my bed up,” Knox told her.

“Knox, I love you, too.” Diamond smiled down into his face. The shadows that were so much a part of him were gone. His beautiful eyes were clear, making no effort to hide his emotions from her.

At her words, he stood, picked her up, and laid her down on the bed. Knox then began pulling off his clothes, and Diamond sat up to take off her own.

She smiled as she crawled to the end of the bed. “What would you have done if I wasn’t such a sure thing?”

“Diamond, you were never a sure thing. Even when you gave me everything you had, I thought you would give up and leave before I could straighten out my shit. I wanted you to stay at the same time that I was afraid you
would
stay. You were becoming more precious to me than the air I breathed. You showed your strength and love for me every day. I’m going to prove my love to you for the rest of my life.”

“We don’t have to live here. We could do like Razer and Shade; build our house near the clubhouse if you want,” Diamond made the offer, leaving the choice to him.

“They’ll always be my family, and now you’re a member we’ll for damn sure be going to some parties, but only on the nights that there’s no one from town there.”

“I was the new member voted in
last night?” Diamond teased his nipple with her tongue.

“Yes
. But we’re going to be busy with my new job, getting married, fixing up our island.”

Diamond’s head moved away from his nipple. Not sure which one surprised her more.

“You bought us an island?”

“A tiny one in Florida.”

Knox spread her thighs, placing his cock at her opening and thrusting deep, his piercing sliding across her vulnerable flesh. Diamond arched at the pleasure in her sheathe as he started to torture her nipple.

“I have a question,” she said, holding onto him as he raised over her, reaching down to her pussy to spread her legs so that his piercings would rub against her clit every time his cock thrust inside her.

“What?”

“Do they make those vibrating rings for your cock, too?”

“Oh yeah,” Knox groaned.

“Can I have one?”