Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 34

Ellie stood there, her eyes wide and tearful, as she watched Alex pin Trevor to the ground and punch him over and over. She was rooted to the spot, shocked.

This was the first time she’d seen Alex so brutal. Compared to the fight with Aaron, this was on a whole different level.

Whimney saw the situation escalating and shouted, “Zack, get over here and break them up!”

A young guy tried to step in, but Alex knocked him back with a punch.

Whimey rubbed her forehead, annoyed. “We need more help in here, she called out.

Two security guards rushed in, joining Zack to try and restrain Alex.

“Damn it,” Alex muttered, turning to fight all three. The dressing room became chaotic, with onlookers crowding the doorway.

guy.” He grabbed Ellie and pushed her into the room. “Ellie, you need to stop him. He’s going to

feeling helpless. Layton couldn’t stop Alex, and neither could the security. Her small frame certainly couldn’t. “I can’t stop him,” she said.

Layton pushed her forward before she could react. Ellie was thrust

her courage

tightly. He was almost exasperated. “You’re such a fool; he was mean to you, and

“You’ve already taught him a lesson.

only her second time working part–time, and it had already turned into a mess. So many things were broken, and Trevor was on the

pay for the damages and medical bills. Thinking about the money, Ellie pushed Alex back

you too, Alex warned, but he kept stepping back, and his raised

The onlookers were cleared, leaving only Whitney, Layton, and two bar

members.

said to Ellie, his face still

Besides a few broken items and some blood, only a

I’m so sorry, Whimney. I had no idea

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