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.

a

see

clear, she would have to

he had acted out of line, Alex quickly let go and

she kicked him off the

He watched as Ellie dove into the covers to grab her phone and call for help, making

to her side and snatched her phone from her hands. Then, he slammed it against the wall until it was

that!” Ellie shouted, picking up the shattered remains of her phone, her eyes filling with

you anything you want!” Alex replied, stepping closer to wipe the tears from the corner of her eye only for Ellie to pull away in disgust.

your life, and let me handle mine! This has nothing to do with you,” she shot

determination lining his expression.

locking his gaze onto Ellie’s. “Ellie, remember this: do what I

it. Ellie exploded, shouting back,

for what felt like an eternity. Finally, he asked, “Do you really want

could reply, he abruptly released her and stormed toward the

yelled, her heart racing as she lunged to block his