Chapter 279 Drunken Confession From Warren

Aria's brows furrowed at Landon's words. "I already told you not to believe—"

Before she could finish, Landon silenced her again, his hand muffling her speech. He pulled her close, a low chuckle rumbling in her ear. "Let's talk about this privately."

Aria's eyes narrowed, and her beauty mark stood out even more.

Landon leaned in, his thin lips brushing chastely against her hair. "You can bite me as hard as you want later, back at the clinic. I'll help you deal with your grandmother. She must be worried sick. Even if you did escape the village; she'll still be furious that you took such a risk. I'll help smooth things over."

His voice was a low murmur, coaxing and seductive.

Aria was instantly mesmerized. After a brief internal debate, she nodded, oblivious to the closeness of their bodies.

Meanwhile, Warren glared daggers at Landon, who in turn offered a cheeky grin. "Surely your grandfather wouldn't try to separate us, would he?"

Warren bristled at Landon's attempt to paint h