Damon's eyes lingered on her face for a moment. His gaze unnerved Evelyn, who was like an uninitiated deer in the deep woods, easily frightened and easily perceiving the threat of the outside world. She understood that the man in front of her was a temperamental tyrant, but she had been pushed to the brink and had to summon all her courage to fight for her future.
The hall was so quiet that she could hear the faintest sound of the cold wind blowing outside. After a long confrontation, Evelyn's courage drained away and she began to feel worried, fearful of Damon's impending reaction. She even began to chide herself with chagrin... God, how dare she make a request of him? It was a challenge to Alpha's authority!
Damon finally spoke, without any sign of anger, but instead with a small smile
