Chapter 1763:

As a child, she had yearned for someone older to fuss over her, but ever since her mother’s death, no one had filled that space.

“Daniela? Are you paying attention?”

Snapping back to reality, Daniela answered, “I’m here. I heard you.”

Suddenly, a shadow darted across the window, catching her eye.

A flicker of suspicion narrowed Daniela’s gaze. She quickly said, “I’ll call you back. Got to go.”

On the other end, Hamilton’s words were cut short as the call dropped.

With an exasperated huff, he flung the phone at Nikolas. “Great! This is on you! Why the hurry? What’s so earth-shattering about your love life? Is it more important than a pregnant woman’s safety? Now I’ve lost the call—wonderful!”

something unsettled him. “Hold on. Daniela’s voice didn’t sound

sensed it

bolted from the house, braving the pounding hail without

storm had left even expensive cars battered and useless. Only the delivery van stood a chance against the relentless

battered van and

upstairs, but the hail hammered so loudly that


of a king cobra. She had just gotten to her

tracks, the sight before him stealing the air

tuned for more

hurried up, calling, “Dad,

words died instantly as his eyes took in the sight

floor, a swarm of king cobras glided, their tongues flicking, tails rattling with a warning that

stood as if rooted to the spot, every muscle locked tight with fear. Nikolas felt his own blood run cold. He’d seen snakes like these on nature shows—deadly, fast,

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