Chapter 114: The Flame Rekindles

ELLIE

Boyfriend? The word made my insides stir. Suddenly, the stranger got up to leave, seeming to finally realize the inconvenience of his presence.

Ethan remained in the same spot, leaning on the bar. Hell, he looked sexier than ever. Maybe it was the effect of alcohol, but what he had just done had awakened my entire body.

Or maybe it was the self-confidence and arrogance in his tone and demeanor. It reminded me of how he was when we first met. I could barely stand him back then.

While trying to understand how he managed to turn me on so easily, I realized we were still staring at each other. I cleared my throat, averting my gaze.

"Boyfriend?" I questioned, staring at my hands on the bar. "What was that? Are you trying to mark your territory like an animal, like in the old days?" I asked, turning my head to look at his profile.

"You seemed to need help," he shrugged.

"And you thought it was a good idea to come here and play the prince, after not even saying hello when you arr