Adele clenched her eyes shut, her entire body tensing as she braced herself for the painful impact of Brandon's slap, but instead, she felt an arm wrap around her waist. She was pulled back against a muscular chest that was becoming too familiar for her.
Without opening her eyes or turning around, she knew it was him; he had come to save her again. 'How annoying,' Adele thought.
"What were you about to do?" Elliot questioned as he tightened his hold on Brandon's arm, causing the older man to wince in pain. "What kind of man raises his hand against a woman?"
Elliot's voice was calm, but his expression was serious. It took every muscle in his body to keep him from punching Brianna's idiotic brother in the face. His big sister would be furious if he caused trouble, so he controlled himself.
Brandon tugged his arm out of Elliot's painful grip, his chest heaving as he glared at the young prince. "You have no idea the devil of a woman she is," he spat.
