Chosen Mate Of The Beastmen Empire

Even though Nyx kept insisting she wasn't hurt, he still checked her over thoroughly, leaving her cheeks flushed red. No matter how refined and noble a male looked, when his desires kicked in, it could get pretty intense.

Finally free at last, she immediately rolled across the bed to put some distance between her and Seafarion. But she misjudged it, rolled too far, and banged the back of her head against a solid wall of chest muscle.

Nyx froze stiff. Hot breath brushed against her neck, and her toes curled up from the tension. The leopard, who'd been waiting for ages, didn't hesitate to pounce on the little rabbit who'd delivered herself right to him.

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After a hearty feast, the greedy male was already plotting his next meal.

In a drowsy haze, Nyx heard someone whispering in her ear, grinding against her, saying he wanted to delay leaving this world a little longer.

It wasn't that this world had anything worth clinging to-it was just that competing as two was a lot easier than competing as

nine.

Nyx didn't quite catch their meaning at first, assuming they had some unfinished business. She nodded slowly, still half- asleep.

The first day they stayed, none of the three left the house. The second day, they kept messing around.

By the third day, Nyx finally caught on that something was off. She pushed away the heads buried against her, one on each side. "Are you two getting a little too comfortable here?"

"What does 'too comfortable' mean?" Kai asked, leaning down to cradle her calf, rubbing it a few times before pressing his face against it tightly.

Ever since his memories returned, his skin hunger seemed to come back with them. Once he latched onto Nyx, he wouldn't let go.

"Too comfortable' means you're just chasing short-term fun and don't want to go home!" Nyx said, poking his face with her finger.

Kai leaned into her touch shamelessly, showing no remorse. "Yeah, I'm too comfortable."

Nyx couldn't help but pinch his cheek, testing how thick his skin really was. Not missing the other males back home was one thing-they were rivals, after all. "But don't you miss Gabby and Leo?" she asked. "They're your children!"

Seafarion slid up behind her, gently resting his hand on her waist. "The cubs are all grown up now. They'll have to strike out on their own eventually. Only they would stay with Nyx forever.

For a split second, Nyx actually zoned out, then snapped back to reality. "But Gabby and Leo are still so little!"

She almost let them lead her astray. Sure, some of the cubs at home had grown up and started venturing out into the world, but Gabby and Leo definitely weren't among them. They were still tiny, and their favorite thing was to circle her, calling out

"Mama."

Seeing Nyx's eyes soften, clearly missing the cubs, the two males put on a show of fatherly affection, nodding in agreement.

"Then we'll head back tomorrow," they said. As for why not today-well, they just couldn't bear to break this perfect vibe.

Wet kisses landed on her neck, and Nyx's lashes fluttered. Her thoughts scattered, and half-reluctantly, she ended up spending another day tangled with the two males. When they finally left that world and got back home, she still felt a faint

ache in her lower back.

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"Mama!" The clingy little leopard had been perched on the table, staring at Nyx without blinking. The moment he saw her stir, he knew she was back. Beaming, he leapt off the table-

Nyx's mind had barely returned when she couldn't stop him. It was like a tiny cannonball slammed into her. She slowly clutched her waist.

The males scrambled to their feet, rushing over. Zayne waved everyone off, carefully lifting Nyx to take her for a check-up.

The cub was still small, so they couldn't scold him too harshly in front of everyone. Instead, the males turned their accusing glares on Kai.

The little leopard got scooped up by his dad, dangling by the scruff of his neck, flailing his four stubby legs, desperate to get back to his mom. Realizing he'd messed up, his round eyes welled up with tears. "Mama, does your waist hurt?"

'Am I too fat? Did I break Mama?' he wondered.

Nyx came to her senses and quickly shook her head. "No, it's not that."

This body wasn't that fragile. She'd only clutched her waist out of reflex-probably

a phantom pain from three straight days of indulgence.

She shot a glare at Seafarion, then another at Kai, before taking the whimpering Leo from his hands. She kissed his fuzzy face and smoothed his fur over and over. "Leo's not fat at all."

To prove she meant it, she held the little leopard in one arm, then scooped up the little Merfolk too. With both cubs snuggled against her, they perked up fast, wriggling happily like carp. Nyx held them steady the whole time.

After playing with the cubs for a bit, she took them both and headed back to the bedroom. The living room fell silent for a

moment.

The males stood there stiffly, realizing Nyx had temporarily ditched them. Their faces darkened, and their eyes locked onto Seafarion and Kai with pinpoint accuracy.

It was these two jerks who'd gotten them in trouble with Nyx. 'What the heck have they done?' they thought.

Amid the brewing tension, Jaws suddenly spoke up, "You two went through the trial with Nyx at the same time, right?"

When Seafarion and Kai nodded, his expression soured. Kian frowned too, his thin lips pressing tight. That left just the two

of them.

Sure, their bad blood went back years, but even after all this time under the same roof, they still weren't exactly buddies. They'd thrown punches in secret more times than anyone could count.noveldrama

If Heavenly Law decided to toss them into the same trial world, it would be a lot of trouble.

Jaws slipped into Nyx's bedroom like a shadow, wrapping himself around her the moment he got inside. His voice was low and wistful. "Nyx, you can't play favorites with him too much."

A male's jealousy was a scary thing. He wasn't sure what he might do if he lost his memories.

The two cubs tilted their little faces up, their round eyes brimming with curiosity as they studied the grown-ups pressed together.

Nyx flushed with embarrassment and elbowed her clingy partner hard. "Sit properly." The cubs were right there-cuddling like this was ridiculous.

"Don't worry, I won't let you bully him this time," she said coolly, pinching Jaws'

ear. She remembered how this Space Pirates leader used to threaten her with Black Mamba's safety at the drop of a hat, and her grip tightened a bit.

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But an SS-level male was tough as nails. That little pinch didn't hurt him-it felt more like flirting than a warning. Heat flickered in his eyes. His head dipped lower, closer to Nyx.

"Gabby, Leo, want some watermelon?" Kian's voice suddenly cut in from the doorway.

"Yes!" The cubs threw up their hands, cheering, shattering the steamy atmosphere completely.

As Kian walked in with the watermelon, Jaws' forehead veins popped, but he forced a smile. "Take them outside to eat."

Before Kian could respond, Nyx shut it down. "Why take them outside? They can eat here."

Every time a trial ended, it felt like coming back from a long trip-her motherly instincts were in overdrive. She washed her hands, grabbed a spoon, and lined up the two cubs side by side. "Mama will feed you."

Jaws was speechless. Cubs this big didn't really need hand-feeding-they could stuff their own faces just fine. But Nyx was so eager. He couldn't object.

He swallowed his frustration, turning it into a creepy smile as he shot Kian a cold look. The tension was palpable. Even slow-on-the-uptake Nyx could smell the gunpowder in the air.

She hesitated, wondering if they should start the trial now. "How about we push it back a few years, let you two smooth things over first?" she suggested, her tone uncertain.

She was worried about these two ending up in the same world too. The moment they heard "a few years," both males panicked.

Kian shook his head frantically. "Actually, we get along great. No need to smooth anything over."

"That's right," Jaws said with a smile and a nod. To prove it, he even clapped a hand on Kian's shoulder. "We've fought side by side countless times. How could we not get along?"

Guys like them could roll with the punches. Even with amnesia, they'd never cause Nyx any trouble.

"If we fight, you can just slap us both," Jaws said, taking her hand and pressing

his face against it gently. Not to be outdone, Kian silently pressed himself against her other hand.

Nyx fell silent for a moment. Then she said, "Fine, I'll remember that."

She said it, but knowing how these two never got along, she still took them out to hang out a few times, hoping they'd work out their tempers.

They put on a flawless act, looking like the best of friends. Nyx couldn't find a flaw

in it. Seeing how eager they were, she gave in, picking a lucky day to sit them down together. "Ready? Let's get started."

She was a pro at this by now, calm and collected, but the two males were visibly on edge. Kian, already the quiet type, went even quieter. Jaws, usually all smirks, barely spoke, his usual grin faltering. This trial wasn't about life or death-it was bigger than that.

Nyx's hands were gripped tight by both of them. She couldn't pat their heads, so she soothed them with words. "Don't be nervous. It'll be fine."

Before she finished, her consciousness slipped away. With one blink, the scene before her changed completely. The room had an old-fashioned charm, like a lady's boudoir. A bronze mirror sat in front of her, reflecting a graceful figure. Nyx checked herself in the mirror, then looked down. She was decked out in jewels and finery, her face full and rosy- clearly living the good life.

Another ancient setting. This time, she wasn't a downtrodden nobody.

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She closed her eyes, letting the flood of new memories settle in. Her brow

twitched, her expression shifting subtly. This wasn't just any ancient world-it was one where people could cultivate immortality.

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Sure, cultivation was possible, but not for everyone. Only those with spiritual roots had a shot at the immortal path. Her identity was that of a mortal.

Her family had once produced a cultivator, but that was hundreds of years ago.

That ancestor barely kept in touch, seemingly cutting ties with the mortal world.

Still, the family bragged about him constantly, using his name to rake in wealth

and become filthy rich.

"Get lost! Stop pestering us!"

"The head he house said we can't take you in!"

The engagement's off. Nyx's been promised to someone else. Our families have

nothing to do with each other now!"

Noisy shouting came from outside. Nyx pushed the window open and spotted a tall, lean figure in the distance, standing silently, radiating gloom. "You-You're too much!" someone next to him yelled, probably his servant, arguing furiously with a few of her family members.

"Back when the Voss family was kissing up to the Linden family, you set up this

engagement. Now that the Linden family's down on their luck, you flip-flop like this? Aren't you ashamed?"

The Linden family might only have my master left, but one day, we'll make a comeback!"

The lines were so familiar, Nyx couldn't help but finish it. "Revenge of the fallen noble, huh?"

The noise outside stopped dead. Everyone turned to look up at the loft. The servant, robbed of his line, flushed red and white. "Y-Yeah! Exactly!"

Kian glanced up too, his dark, brooding eyes widening slightly. A flicker of emotion

he couldn't hide flashed through them. But when his gaze met Nyx's, he flinched

like he'd been burned and quickly looked down.

Just that brief eye contact made Nyx feel like the gloom around him thickened.

After a stunned pause, the Voss family snapped back, bursting into laughter. "Exactly? Exactly what?"

"Your master's spiritual roots are ruined! Where's he gonna rise to? Oh, right-he's not even a master anymore!"

"His immortal path's done for. He'd better settle down as a mortal and figure out

how to beg for scraps!"

Our Nyx's a beauty-how could she marry a useless guy like you? The head of the house already found her a better match, a real immortal lord! As for you, Kian, you

had some talent before, maybe you were worthy of Nyx then. Now? Don't even think about it!"

"Go on, get out of here! Don't ruin Nyx's reputation!"

The servant was outnumbered and out-talked, tears welling up as they kept

hitting sore spots.

The Linden family had been massacred by demonic cultivators, their home burned to ashes. Only the two of them-master and servant-survived, homeless. They'd hoped the Voss family, old allies, would take them in for a while, maybe even help them contact that cultivator ancestor for aid.

They didn't expect the Voss family would turn their backs so fast, no trace of past friendship. His heart burned with outrage. He turned to Kian and saw no light left in his master's dark eyes.

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Even with all this humiliation, Kian stayed calm and restrained, never lashing out.

"Let's go, Bobby," he said to the servant, turning to leave.

Self-interest was human nature. If the Voss family wanted to cut ties to avoid

trouble, he wasn't going to beg

As for Nyx, today was the first time he'd laid eyes on his fiancee. That fleeting

spark couldn't be ignored, but now she was no longer his. With his spiritual roots destroyed and a blood feud on his shoulders, he really wasn't worthy of her. "Kian Linden!" A shout froze Kian in his tracks. He turned in shock and saw a girl

with thick hair and good skin hike up her silk skirt, rolling it a few times. Then, with surprising agility, she climbed onto the high window and jumped-

At that moment, it was like the world lost all color. She was the only thing left in it.

Without thinking, Kian's pupils shrank. He bolted forward like a blur, tapping into every last bit of spiritual energy he had, arms outstretched.

Her soft body crashed into his arms, her sweet scent filling his senses. Nyx hooked an arm around her stunned partner's neck, grabbed his chin, and forced him to meet her eyes. "I'm running away with you!"