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"Why are you looking at me like that? What do you want me to do to you?

" Mikel asked, his voice dripping with wickedness.

nSylvia gulped, not daring to speak out loud the thoughts and images running in her mind.

nMikel chuckled, teasing her with his eyes.

"Stop overthinking, else your pretty little face is soon going to be overrun by ugly frown lines.

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nHow shameless! Sylvia glared at the hateful man and bit her lips in frustration.

nIf you don't want to give me frown lines, then stop torturing me like this, damn it!

nShe fumed inwardly, the anger clearly reflected in her cold blue eyes that could move anyone's heart.

nMikel grinned, drinking in and savoring her every precious reaction.

nHe indeed had his eyes on her for a completely different reason, but the woman in his arms was a firecracker, so lively and volatile.

nHe just couldn't stop himself from toying with her and teasing her.

nMikel softly sighed deciding to stop here for the time being. The woman truly had a knack for testing his restraint.

nEvery little move of hers was enchanting and he didn't want to lose control over his actions right here and now.

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"Take your mind off the gutter and get some sleep kitten.

" He whispered before turning away from her.

nHe switched his position from lying on his side facing her, to lying on his back and gazed at the open sky.

nHis one hand was over his head and the other was still wrapped around her waist, holding her tightly.

nSylvia felt her nerves finally ease up a bit. Her stiffened body relaxed and she was able to breathe.

nThe heck? The kettle is calling the pot black! Whose mind is in the gutter?

nShe clenched her fist still feeling the man's tight grip on her waist.

nThis man was definitely going to be the death of her and he was simply going to do it by making her burst from anger!

nSylvia cursed the devil inwardly for a few minutes venting out all her pent-up frustrations.

nIt helped that he had his eyes closed and was not looking at her as if he was seeing right through her.

nSylvia sighed, her eyes wandering to the man's slightly open chest and the chiseled muscles underneath, partly visible.

nHis chest was lightly moving up and down, his eyes closed and the man seemed to have drifted asleep.

nSylvia didn't know how one could sleep so peacefully in a forest, that too in the presence of wild animals, but that was not her concern.

nShe was merely the help who had accompanied them to do odd chores.

nNow that it was crystal clear that she was going to spend the night with his arm still around her, she tried to get used to the strange feeling and at the least get a good night's rest.

nShe tried to wiggle her body, adjusting her posture.

nBut no matter what she tried, her breasts were pressed up against the man's muscular arm and her body was glued tightly to his.

nSylvia sighed.

nHer body ached from the shenanigans that had happened during the day and she was dead tired.

nThat coupled with the gentle warmth seeping in from the devil's body and his unique scent…

nEverything slowly lulled Sylvia to sleep and she drifted off within seconds whilst still trying to find a comfortable position.

nMikel felt the woman's restless movements slowing down and he turned to see her fast asleep.

nHer nose was pressed against his neck in a weird and funny manner.

nThere she goes again… Sniffing me like a mastiff… Mikel tugged at her waist, pulling her closer and making her face crash into the nape of his neck.

nHe thought that it would petrify her, but the woman nuzzled in the cozy warmth comfortably and continued sleeping.

nMikel could only helplessly chuckle and give up.

nHow did she so easily let all her guards down? Is she not afraid of me anymore?

nHe tucked the few strands of hair lingering on her face behind her eyes and turned slightly to look at her face.

nWith the moonlight gently shimmering on her elegant features, the woman was beyond enchanting.

nWas this the natural charisma of beasts? He didn't know.

nAs his mind wandered, without realizing, he leaned closer and gently pecked the glistening cherry red lips.

nThe taste of berries was still present on them.

nHe wanted to kiss them again and again, his hands itching to mess up the woman in his arms, tempting his self-control.

nBut he paused.

nHe then chuckled and closed his eyes to sleep, hugging her closely and gently, both his hands wrapped around her as if she was a precious treasure.

nJust like Mikel and Sylvia, Cassius had also fallen asleep a while back, his snores loudly ringing in the silent night.

nTheodore was the only one who was partly awake and conscious.

nHe was a trained knight. He had developed the skill to only partially fall asleep, his conscious always alert to the potential dangers around.

nAnd so, time ticked by quickly, with all the parties resting under the starry sky.

nCrickets chirped, branches rustled and some beasts growled in the distance, but their campsite was calm and peaceful, nothing disturbing their sleep.

nHowever… in the middle of the night… just as the moon dimmed a bit…

nA loud growl suddenly sounded, making Theodore jump out of his bedding, to stand in full alert. He quickly unsheathed his sword and looked around.

nJust like Theodore, Mikel had also caught the sudden change and he sat up.

nHowever, unlike Theodore, he yawned lazily and stretched his hand, without the slightest hint of urgency and panic.

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"Only this much, I expected a lot more?

" The man chuckled.

nSylvia had also woken up by now. She sleepily rubbed her eyes, wondering what the demon was talking about now.

nBut as she blinked and her haze cleared, Sylvia instantly froze in shock and fear.

nCompletely surrounding them… probably dozens in number… were bright red crimson feral eyes shining in the darkness of the night…

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