CHAPTER 38: Ellie –––––––– “That makes one of us.” Ellie usually found Alison’s quick wit and inability to keep one thought to herself extremely amusing but not when it was directed at her. “Oh, you know you love me,” said Alison. “And don’t pretend you wouldn’t like being tied up. You told me—” “Shut up,” Ellie almost growled and somehow her less than sensitive friend heard the warning. “Oh, right. I guess I shouldn’t say that around strangers.” “We aren’t exactly strangers.” Adrian’s voice was like warm brandy, heating her blood and making her brain foggy. “Oh, so you two did shake the sheets.” Alison sounded impressed. “I can’t believe you picked up a stranger, Ellie. I’ve always wanted to do that. Alone at a bar. Pick up a handsome stranger and...What does he look like? I need

