He did not budge from his stance at the door. If anything then he appeared to stand up taller and both his hands clutched each side of the doorframe more strongly.

"Has anyone ever told you that you would make a great bodyguard?" I remarked while peering up at him.

"Yes."

I bit my lip to stop from smiling.

The need to be close to him was so overwhelming that I could not linger there any longer. I did not even have to duck to get under his arm and walk right past him and into the living room.

Lana and Charlie arid up when they saw me. However, their attention did not stay in my direction for long as they watched over my shoulder.

"I have everything I need." I lied "I am ready to go."

The three of us made our way downstairs but Stone still followed behind. By the way that he slammed the door behind him was a sign that he was still furious.

It was when we exited the building that Stone looked around before exploding in rage "You walked."

"I am fine." I argued.

He saw right through my act because in one step he was right in front of me while scolding in a low deadly tone.

"Is that why every step you are wincing? Is that why you are rubbing your arms over your marks right now? Is that why your eyes look glassed over like you are about to cry?"

I instantly dropped my arms to my side and looked up at his worried face.

"That is none of your concern." I said cruelly in hopes that he would leave.

Stone did not like my words.

Viciously yet gently, he hooked his arm around my waist and then placed me over his shoulder effortlessly.

I was about to protest to him but the look of ferocity and savagery in his eyes silenced me.

Charlie ran over to where we were and looked up grinning while handing Stone my phone "Is it high up there, Drizzy?"

I did not reply because I was too busy matching the glare Stone gave me. I could only send it to the back of his head because as much as I kicked my feet in the air he would not let me down.

"I will be taking her back." He said to Lana before he rated his large hand on my back and spoke to me "I am going to make fucking sure that you go back this time."

Lana looked between us and tried to hide the small amused smile growing on her face.

"I need to drop Charlie back home and he only lives a few blocks from here." She excused "You two just go ahead. I will see you back at mine."

"He is going to kill me." I pointed down at Stone in faux horror.