I blinked my eyes open, still wrapped tightly in Ellis’s arms. He was breathing heavily in my ear. Memories of the night before flooded my mind and my cheeks got hot. I tried to wiggle away from Ellis. I wanted to get dressed before his penetrating eyes found me naked again.

“Where are you going?” he growled, tightening his arms around me.

I giggled and fought against him to get free. Ellis growled again and held me tighter. He rolled on top of me, keeping me ...