CHAPTER 13: Ellie
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Ellie struggled in her restraints as Adrian launched himself off the stage at Marc. “Stop!”
He didn’t listen. Men like him never did but the big jerk was going to get the s**t kicked out of him. Marc was a mixed martial arts instructor. The man was an ass, but he knew how to fight.
“Desiree, please! Get me out of here.”
But the other woman was busy yelling for bouncers who were already moving quickly through the crowd. She prayed they’d get there before Adrian got hurt.
“Hold still.” The contestant who’d been eager for his turn began unfastening her.
She sighed as the bouncers stopped the fight. “Thank God.” She straightened her clothing.
“Don’t be too thankful,” muttered Desiree. “Ethan’s not happy. Fighting isn’t allowed. Ever.”
She rubbed her wrist a
