Chapter 617

The familiar scent of pine momentarily caught Nyla off guard. It wasn't until the crowd cleared that Damon let go of her.

"Are you okay?" His cool, deep voice came from above her.

Nyla pressed her lips together and replied softly, "I'm fine."

"Good to hear," Damon said.

"Daddy, can you and Mommy ride the carousel with me?" Mason looked up at Damon, completely unbothered by what had just happened and unaware that Nyla had zoned out.

Damon thought the carousel was childish, something only kids and women would enjoy. Just as he was about to decline, Mason grabbed his leg, looking up at him with eager eyes.

Caught in Mason's hopeful gaze, Damon found himself relenting. "Alright, let's do it."

They lined up at the carousel. Just as they were about to get on, Nyla's phone suddenly rang.

When she saw it was Oliver, she looked up at Damon. "I need to take this call. If we get to the front of the line, just take Buddy on the ride."

Damon, towering over Nyla, caught a glimpse of the nam