CHAPTER 11: Ellie
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Ellie tried not to yank on her restraints as Adrian strode toward her. She was helpless. Tied up and at the mercy of a stranger. Her heart raced. She should stop this. Shout to Desiree that she was done. She wanted to go home. Maybe the bouncer had made Marc leave. Her eyes darted over Adrian’s shoulder. The bouncer was walking through the crowd and Marc was moving back toward the stage. Her chance was gone. If she didn’t stay Marc would win.
Adrian stopped directly in front of her, his large body blocking her view of the crowd. “Can I touch her anywhere?”
Her breath caught and her eyes locked with his.
“Yes,” said Desiree. “As long as Ellie is okay with it.”
“Are you?” He lifted his hand, holding it near her cheek—close enough for her to feel his warmth b
