Tangled Temptations

Chapter 36

Eloise's eyes were empty. She stared at the man she once loved deeply, feeling utterly unfamiliar. She even began to question if she ever really knew him? How could he be so heartless?

Michelle was so timid. there was no way she could hold a knife! It was obviously Max, stirring the pot and setting her up!

Eloise whispered, "Max, can you just let me off the hook?"

Max was about to say something when Eloise quietly knelt before him. Michelle seemed to snap out of it for a moment, making a weird noise, as if trying to stop Eloise. But Eloise stayed put, resolutely kneeling there.

Tears welled up in her eyes, which were already red and swollen from crying. She quivered, "Max, I was young and foolish, and gave you a hard time. Now I beg you, for my past kindness, let go of my dad and Michelle, please!"

Michelle burst into tears. She came to her senses, apologizing to Eloise through her sobs and trying to help Eloise to her feet.

No way! Eloise was Angus' only daughter, how could she kneel before this heartless man?

on Max. They had been together for four

be gentle, but she has her own determination. She once loved him deeply, but now she was kneeling to

teeth in anger. He retorted, "And what if I don't, Eloise?"

as he sneered, "Let's see if Orlena would forgive me, or

revealed his madness. It was only then

approached her. He pulled Eloise up and forced her close. He gently caressed Eloise's face, and his voice was low, "Come back to me, or I

his face. Eloise was shaking with

liked me, or when you were waiting

was struggling

security to restrain Michelle, "Call

hand, but Max pushed her away, licking the blood on his