Chapter 35: Isn't This What You Wanted?

Evelyn felt foolish. Knowing Damon was on edge, she still approached him, putting herself in danger. Damon pinned her down, "Isn't this what you wanted, Evelyn? You scheming... woman!" The heat from his groin pressed against her abdomen through the soft fabric. Evelyn took a deep breath, afraid to move and provoke his urge to dominate. "Calm down. I was just worried about you and came to check on you." He leaned in closer, emanating danger, "Stop pretending. You and Grandma planned this to make me touch you. You're almost there, still pretending!" Evelyn felt her head burning. How could she explain this? "I didn't! I wasn't involved! Stop making things up!" "You weren't? Then why are you fine? Usually, you can eat half the table. Why didn't you eat anything earlier?" He gripped her face, his hot fingers making her shiver, forcing her to meet his gaze. "Your pretending makes me sick!" Evelyn tried to push his hand away but couldn't break free. "You saw me not eat, knowing som