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guys that were with him are still towering over us girls, obviously not wanting to walk away from their friend in case James starts something.
    “No ring on her finger.” He shrugs.
    “She’s taken. Get the fuck out of here.” He snaps out, and pulls me back behind him while he steps forward. There are people still dancing but they’ve widened their circle around us and have not so subtly shifted their attention to us. In a flash, Blake appears at James’ side and stands up tall, puffing his chest out.
    “Have we got a problem here?” He directs at the guy in front of him.
    “Actually yeah, we’ve got a problem. We’re trying to dance with these hotties and he’s cock-blocking us. Need to keep him in check, dude.”
    Stupid dick.
    Movement to the side jerks my eyes to Cassie. The asshole behind her has moved in closer, and his hands lay on her shoulders.
    “Hey, get off.” She tries to knock his hands away but they squeeze harder. Blake stiffens, and when the other guy smiles slowly, Blake lunges towards him and I reach over to drag Cassie away before she gets hurt.
    He knocks him to the ground, and his fist connects with his jaw with a hard, punishing crack. I wince, then shake my head.
    Don’t feel sorry for him, you big baby. He put his hands on your friend without her permission.
    Blood pours from the guy’s lip and his hands claw at Blake to try and chuck him off but it doesn’t work. Blake lands another hit before the guys’ friends try to break it up. Ryan comes jogging over and with James’ help, they pull him off. His friends help him up and drag him still lashing out towards the exit.
    “Stay the fuck away from them, assholes.” Blake shouts over the music.
    Ryan glares at James. “Could you not have stopped him yourself?”
    “Could have. But that was more fun.” James grins, and Ryan shakes his head, then uses his walkie talkie to let security know to watch out for them at the front door and keep them out.
    Cassie rushes to Blake’s side and fusses over the little cut on his forehead. He wraps his arm round her and kisses her fiercely on the mouth. I smirk and mouth caveman to him as he pulls away.
    “Damn right.” He chuckles. “Excuse us, guys. I’ve got to take my wife home and spank her ass for wearing such a short skirt tonight.” He rests his hand on the small of her back and edges her forward and I watch them until they’re swallowed up by the crowd of people.
    “It all started because one of them put his hands on you. Maybe I should spank your ass too.” James looks down at me with a wiggle of his eyebrows and I have to clench my thighs together tightly to relieve the ache his words have created.
    Ryan clear his throat. “Okay, my cue to leave. No more fights please. Later, guys.” I’m glad he didn’t wait for a response because words get stuck when James’ eyes pin me with that look of pure hunger. It heats me down to my core. But tonight, I’m staying at home. Mum wanted us to spend the day together tomorrow. She’s got a check-up to make sure she’s stayed in remission and talk about any worries she still has.
    “Come on, let’s go before I actually let you spank my ass in front of everyone. Em, I’m so happy for you. We’ll come and wave you off, just let us know what day you’re leaving.” I hug her, squeezing tight and pull away with a tear rolling down my cheek.
    “Thanks Laurel.”
    James kisses her cheek and we say goodbye to Jen before leaving the bar, hitting the cold air as we walk outside. I plaster myself right up against James’ side as we head to the car, to try and share some of his warmth, but he peels his jacket off and lays it around my shoulders. I smile up at him gratefully, and he plants a sweet kiss on my lips. It’s always so easy between us. He opens the passenger door, and bows playfully before I climb in and blast the heat up high. I’m so sleepy by the time he pulls up to my house, I get out wishing my mum will be asleep so I