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.

with a man, she wasn’t naive

to see it.

so clear, she would

he had acted out of line, Alex

was free, she kicked

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

the bed, he took two steps to her side and snatched her phone from her hands. Then, he slammed

the shattered remains of her phone, her eyes

want!” Alex replied, stepping closer to wipe the tears from the corner of her eye only for Ellie to pull

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

lining his expression. “Your business

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

Ellie exploded, shouting back,

through Ellie’s soul, and they locked eyes for what felt like an eternity. Finally, he asked, “Do you really want

her and stormed toward the

right there!” Ellie yelled, her heart racing