Chapter 231:Emma's Embarrassment and Darian's Plot

(Emma's POV) The venison on my plate had grown cold, but I barely noticed. My heart pounded against my ribcage as I forced myself to ask the question that had been tormenting me all day. "Were my clothes... taken off by you?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper. I couldn't bring myself to meet Erik Blackwood's intense gaze. His Alpha aura pressed down on me like a physical weight, making it difficult to breathe. The dining room fell eerily silent, save for the soft clink of his silverware against fine china. This wasn't just about modesty. The blood spots on the sheets, my missing clothes, the gaps in my memory – all of it pointed to something that made my stomach twist with dread. What exactly had happened while I was unconscious with fever? When Erik didn't immediately answer, I cautiously lifted my gaze. Bad idea. His expression was so frightening that I quickly lowered my eyes again, focusing on the intricate pattern of the tablecloth. His wolf was simmering just beneath