Chapter 443

The Weirs' villa was expansive, and reaching the garden required walking down a winding path.

With everyone else gathered in the main hall, the path was quiet and serene. Flowers and neatly trimmed shrubs lined the way, their fragrance mingling with the night breeze to create a calming atmosphere.

As Nyla approached the garden, she suddenly heard a low, muffled groan from the nearby bushes. Her steps faltered, and she glanced toward the sound, feeling a pang of unease.

Without a second thought, she turned and began hurrying back the way she had come.

Before she could get far, a hot hand clasped around her waist.

"Ah!" Nyla screamed in surprise, only to be met moments later by a fiery, demanding kiss.

The familiar scent of pine filled her senses, and she stared in shock. The man kissing her was none other than Damon!

Before she could react, Damon's hands slid from her waist to her back. She shivered and tried to push him away, but his grip was too strong. She bit his lip hard.

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