**Ellis POV

I pinned Carl’s arms behind his back, dragging him away from Olivia. She might not want anything to do with me, but I wasn’t going to let my son harass her. He was still my responsibility.

“Let go of me!” Carl cried, flailing in my grasp. He kicked into my shin and a sharp pain ran up my leg. Grunting, I released Carl.

He staggered to the side. Olivia backed away, watching with wide, terrorized eyes.

“What the h*ll are you ...