Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 168

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In response, Ellie kicked out, aiming for Alex’s groin! The next second, he grabbed her leg and yanked her forward, leaving her momentarily weightless as he pushed her onto the bed behind them.

Before Ellie could even begin to rise, he pinned her down. Their bodies pressed together, and the cold metal of his belt brushed against her. Her heart raced uncontrollably as she stared wide–eyed at Alex, frozen in place.

Alex firmly pinned Ellie’s arms above her head with one hand while propping himself up beside her with the other, looking down at the struggling Ellie, who was desperately trying to hold her breath. Finally, he spoke, “Can we talk properly now?”

Seeing Ellie nod obediently, Alex’s demeanor softened, and the intensity in his voice decreased. “Listen to me, you have to refuse this kinship acknowledgement.”

Ellie opened her mouth, her hesitation palpable. If she provoked him right now, he might do something reckless.

Alex’s attention drifted to her slightly parted lips, desire swirling in his gaze, making his breaths become heavier.

Fighting against the raw urge to close the distance between them, heed to maintain control.

been with a man, she wasn’t naive either. Wi

see it.

would

suddenly. Realizing he had acted out of line,

was free, she kicked him

felt no pain as he stood up beside the bed. He watched as Ellie dove into the covers to grab her phone and

snatched her phone from her

owe me for that!” Ellie shouted, picking up the shattered remains of her phone, her eyes filling with anger.

closer to wipe the tears from the corner of her eye

has nothing to do with you,” she shot

her glare, determination lining his expression. “Your business is my business!”

his gaze onto Ellie’s. “Ellie, remember this: do what I have said!”

Ellie exploded, shouting back, “Why

through Ellie’s soul, and they locked eyes for what felt

released her and stormed toward the open balcony door.

her heart racing as she