The Understated Dragon Lord

Chapter 692 Going into the Woods



Danny came out of the lake, answering with an easygoing chuckle, "Smarty, while you've been busy, so have I-keeping the ladies amused." "Country boy, Easton and I have cut a huge pile of wood; come help us bring it out."

Danny could see right away Smart was up to something, but he wasn't concerned. He was curious to see what trick Smart might pull. Agreeing readily, he followed Smart into the small woods.

"They've entered the woods," Victoria observed, which earned her a playful glare from Belle.

"Do you want to follow the country boy into the woods?"

"It's you who wants to go, isn't it?"

"Off you go, you silly girl! Can't you be serious for a moment?"

a feeling Smart is plotting

isn't stupid either. If

sneak over and see

Danny was alone, while Smart had his assistant Easton. Even though Danny had

and teased her, "Are you worried about the country boy, afraid he'll be

quickly denied defensively, but then added, "You know what Smart is like.

Danny will

he's smarter than Smart. Besides, I've known him for so long; as long as I don't provoke him, he won't come after me. And as for his mouth, well, he may like to make lewd jokes sometimes, but he's a

judge a man's nature; they knew Danny could be trusted far more

Danny had entered

Smart. As soon as he stepped among the trees, Danny noticed Easton looking

surroundings, Danny realized

filled with traps. Although they