Nolan POV
I kept my arm locked around Ellie’s waist as I pulled her away from Kieran and back toward the party. The rumble of anger in my chest was barely contained and I could smell Kieran’s cologne lingering around her which only made it worse.
“What the hell was that about?” Ellie asked, glaring up at me.
She made no attempt to pull out of my arms, but I knew that was only because people were watching. Of course they were. I had just growled at a guest.
What the hell is wrong with me? Why did I care so much that he was touching Ellie?
Because it was disrespectful—and I can’t stomach disrespect from Kieran. That’s the obvious answer.
And yet… I felt like I was spiraling.
The last thing I wanted was to let go of Ellie. I kept my hand firmly on her waist as we moved away from the c
