Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 674

Ellie was completely enveloped by Alex’s presence. She could smell the faint mix of his cool woody scent and alcohol. His warm breath lingered near her ear, making Ellie shrink back.

Through the car window, she saw the group of people wandering nearby but not approaching. Ellie placed her hand back on the car door handle.

“They’re looking for you, aren’t they?” Alex’s voice came from above her, “Your kids are adorable, Dr. Thompson. Are you sure you want to get out?”

Ellie looked up at him. “What are you planning, Mr. Warren?”

Alex wasn’t wrong. Her two kids were waiting for her at home. She couldn’t act impulsively and risk their safety.

Alex pressed a button, raising the divider in the luxury car and creating a private space in the backseat. His hands grabbed her waist, pulling her onto his lap.

and

up and down her

and the venomous glare she gave before she died, ‘It’s clear now–Haley must have dragged me into that mess before her death, exposing me to those drug

heading to the military base. The drug cartel leader might have been captured, but his elder brother Leon was still

police couldn’t provide her with 24/7 protection, and she couldn’t

car, I would be taken by those people. Although Alex has shown interest in me, this unpredictable man might

Ellie suppressed her emotions

to work.

do is sleep with me,” Alex replied smugly, brushing

turned her head slightly, dodging his playful

Ellie’s face darkened.