Chapter 216

"Uncle Damon, wake up," Nyla said, pushing him away.

She quickly got out of bed and watched him warily, gripping the bedside lamp tightly, ready to use it for self-defense if he charged at her.

Damon nearly fell off the bed from her push.

After a few seconds, he looked at her in confusion, his usually cold face now flushed. His eyes burned with a fierce intensity, as if a fire were scorching right through one's heart. "Come here," he commanded.

Nyla frowned but stayed where she was.

Damon looked dangerous. His gaze was filled with a predatory desire as if he might devour her at any moment.

Nyla's mind raced, trying to understand Cyrus' motive.

Tonight was Marie's party. Had Cyrus chosen this moment to create a scandal, intending to make it look like she and Damon were having an affair?

No, this would not only embarrass the Sumners but also severely offend Damon. It was more likely that Cyrus wanted Damon to have relations with her and then use this as leverage to blackmail him. Nyla narrowed her eyes at that thought.

he was now willing to put his daughter-in-law into

pine scent suddenly filled her nostrils. She widened her eyes, and before she could react, Damon grabbed the back of her head, snatched the lamp from her hand,

a shadow fell over Nyla, and she felt a warm,

"Mmph!"

disbelief as she found herself inches from Damon's face.

now burned with an intense heat. His hand, still gripping her firmly, felt like a blazing fire that spread from her

tried to push him away, but it was futile. His solid chest felt

she bit his

gaze darkening with a predatory intensity, like a lion

even more feral, but the pain seemed to bring him back to

hand tightened around a needle hidden behind her. If Damon forced himself on her, she would have no choice but

a tense few seconds, Damon suddenly released her and strode quickly into the

The door slammed shut.

onto the bed. It felt like

scanned the room for any hidden cameras. She turned off the

and sat on the bed, contemplating her next

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