I was shocked as Ellis tossed me over his shoulder. I tried to wiggle and shake free of his hold. He gave a slight shake himself and I bounced against his shoulder. The air left me for a moment and I fell forward, dangling over his shoulder to face his back.

When I recovered my breath, I began to kick against his hold. “Put me down, Ellis!” I demanded and was rewarded with a smart wack on my backside. “Ow! What the..?! Ellis! What are you doing?”

He didn’t answer but ...