Chapter 1289:

Collin stifled a pained sound, gritting his teeth, but he didn’t push her away.

Even as Collin stayed perfectly composed, Roland’s heart pounded in his chest. Alarm flickered across his face as he watched Linsey. “Mrs. Riley, please stop! Don’t bite Mr. Riley—if you need to lash out, let it be me instead.”

Intent on stepping in, he took a step forward, but Collin’s chilling command cut through the air. “Stay back. Let her do what she needs.”

Distress overtook Roland, his voice trembling. “Sir, this isn’t safe. What will happen if your grandpa finds out you let yourself get bitten until you bled?”

“Enough,” Collin said, his glare sending a shiver down Roland’s spine. “I want you out of here. Don’t make me say it again.”

With heavy reluctance, Roland retreated, looking over his shoulder several times, his furrowed gray brows a clear sign of his worry. Silence settled as only Collin and Linsey stood by the table now.

to stroke the back of her neck with unexpected tenderness, almost as if he were trying to settle

yet?” Collin whispered, his tone soft and teasing. “Maybe you want

soothing voice eased her agitation in a

realized the sharp

eyes lowering. She carefully rolled up his

bruise and trickle of blood evidence

offering his other arm, patient and unbothered. “Take another shot if you


moment, Linsey stared at him, thrown off by his

your destination

her as if he truly

hurts now. I think I’ve had enough,” she muttered, brushing

acknowledging the injury. “Go on up and get some rest. When you’re ready for another bite,

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