Chosen Mate Of The Beastmen Empire

Erik lowered his head, remaining silent for a long time.

Seeing that he seemed to be trapped in some dead-end, Nyx lightly tapped him with her foot.

In that instant, Erik jolted, his face flushing as he looked at Nyx in disbelief.

"If I hated you, why would I spend every day with you?" Nyx asked as she laughed, unable to suppress a smile.

The anxious, insecure Pale Wolf made her feel both fond and sorry for him.

The young Erik should have been a proud, outstanding individual, but in front of her, there was always a trace of self-doubt in his eyes.

She thought, 'Love brings worry, and love brings fear."

Nyx could only hold her tall mate tightly and gently stroke his hair, letting him feel her emotions through their close

contact.

She loved him too.

Suddenly, a rough, hot hand grabbed her ankle.

The world spun, and Nyx instantly sensed something was wrong.

It was still daytime, and she had only been teasing him without thinking of

handling the situation, but it was clear that Pale Wolf was about to get out of her control.

"You haven't finished applying the medicine." She nervously pushed against his chest, her hands brushing against firm muscle.

The injury on his abdomen didn't take away from the beauty of his body; if anything, the scar added a special kind of allure.

Nyx, feeling a surge of distraction, coughed lightly to cover up her feelings. "Does it hurt?"

It must hurt. Aurelius had been rough, but he had only been careful enough not to damage the internal organs. Within that limit, he was merciless when it came to dealing with his rival.

Erik struggled to control his restlessness and couldn't focus on feeling pain. He shook his head. "It doesn't hurt."

If he was too honest, he'd just get bullied in bed.

Nyx smiled helplessly.

If it were some little cat being interrogated by her, it would have already cried its heart out, telling her how much it hurt.

Even though her clumsy mate was holding back his vulnerability, she still

comforted him by pulling him into her embrace, stroking his fur, or in this case, his hair as if it were fur.

"Sorry, Nyx..." Erik buried his face in her embrace, his arms tightly wrapped around her waist, softly apologizing.

Nyx could faintly feel a wet patch on her clothes and froze for a moment.

She thought, 'Is he crying?'

She cupped her mate's face and saw that his eyes were indeed red from tears.

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It was the first time Nyx had seen Erik cry after years of living together.

Unlike Aurelius, who was skilled at using tears to manipulate others, the clumsy Pale Wolf didn't know how to use her sympathy and tenderness to compete for affection. The fact that he was crying now meant that he was deeply distressed.

"What's wrong? Is there another injury?" Nyx urgently took out a handkerchief to wipe his face, then lowered her head to check his leg. "Is the poison acting up again?"

The more concerned she became, the guiltier Erik felt. His voice became hoarse as he said, "The poison's already been cured. I'm sorry... I'll never leave you again."

"In these past days, did you suffer a lot while I wasn't by your side?"

"Suffer?" Nyx was startled and instinctively shook her head. "No."

During the day, she had little cats to play with, and at night, she had Pale Wolf to

keep her warm. Life was carefree and peaceful, without any worries.

She looked at him with all seriousness, but Erik didn't believe her. He gently squeezed her delicate fingers. "I know everything. Someone in the kitchen withheld your food and didn't even bring it to you."

He had finally managed to get Nyx's body back to health, but people were secretly undermining her in his absence.

Erik's face darkened, and a low pressure surrounded him.

“I promise, I'll take care of those people. There will be no next time," he said,

standing up and kneeling on the floor, his back straight, and his upper body bowed in a posture of repentance.

The servants were indeed despicable, but what he couldn't forgive the most was his own negligence.

Nyx watched helplessly as his recently healed knee hit the ground, and she hurriedly reached out to grab his arm.

"It's not your fault." She finally understood what had been bothering Pale Wolf all along, shaking her head helplessly. "I told Steward Hussain not to tell you."noveldrama

At that time, she had thought Pale Wolf was busy with official duties and didn't want to disturb him. Later, she simply forgot about the matter, and the servants hadn't neglected her since.

It was just a small issue, and Enzo could handle it.

In the past, when Pale Wolf was in conflict with Jaws, he had never even gained a title but was willing to risk his life to protect her.

When they fell to Earth, he was skilled in everything, from protection and guarding to massage and carrying their young. Even if he didn't do something well at first, he learned it quickly.

Now, in this world, having lost his memories and forgotten the past, he still gave her his heart the moment he saw her again.

The thoughtful actions of warming her hands and feet at night were not entirely unnoticed or unknown to Nyx. Even though he took advantage of the patriarchal society, he still placed himself lower, elevating her high above.

Nyx saw everything clearly. She thought, 'How could I despise this foolish Pale Wolf for just a small oversight?"

"Did Aurelius tell you this?" Nyx narrowed her eyes, and seeing Erik instinctively nod, she feigned confusion...w does he

know?"

Erik stiffened.

Even though he was on bad terms with Aurelius, he understood that royal secrets should never be disclosed.

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Publicly, he should keep the secret, and privately, he didn't want Nyz to know that the cat she liked was actually spelan.

He is Aurelius, and in his household, there are no secrets," Erik mumbled, his

words faltering as he became nervous, guilt written all over his face.

Nyx held back a smile, pretending to understand. "I see now?

If both of them were pretending to be foolish, she could play along. She wasn't in

a hurry to expose Cotton Candy's identity. After all, it wasn't her who was in a

rush.

"Didn't you have enough to eat for lunch? She changed the subject again.

The food box contained only Pale Wolf's meal. The two of them had to share, leaving them both half-full and irritated.

The mention of food made Erik feel aggrieved.

This was his first time eating a meal cooked by Nyx, and it had been taken away from him halfway.

Aurelius who could turn into a beast had already been shamelessly eating and drinking beside Nyx, while he, the legal husband, had fallen behind.

Tll make the dinner tonight," Nyx smiled and wrapped her arms around his neck, "This time, I'll make sure you're full

Having changed the subject twice, she successfully diverted Pale Wolf's attention, making him stop feeling guilty and upset.

As evening approached, the maids in the courtyard could only stand at a distance, unable to help.

They watched as Erik, busy as could be, worked in the small kitchen, helping Nyx with everything-washing vegetables, chopping them, killing fish, marinating meat, rinsing rice, and even chopping firewood and stoking the fire. He could do the work of ten.

Normally, these were not tasks a master should handle, but because of the peculiar relationship between Erik and Nyx, the maids dared not interfere. Even Arlong had been sent away, forbidden to stay and cause trouble.

With such an efficient helper, Nyx hardly had to lift a finger, and soon the table was filled with dishes.

However, after a satisfying meal, the inevitable could not be avoided.

Nyx raised a wolf to her own peril, and now the wolf had taken her away.

Exhausted, she closed her eyes, raising a hand to push the male pressing against her face away.

Erik shamelessly kissed her fingertips, the gloom in his eyes vanishing, replaced

by satisfaction and joy. He pulled her close and held her tightly. "Let me warm your feet."

Erik thought that what he could do, that cat could never do.

By morning, the diligent bed-warming servant quietly rose, tucked Nyx's blanket

in place, and tidied up her clothes.

Arlong had long been waiting in the courtyard. When he saw Nyx emerge, he quickly stepped forward and handed her a letter. "Master, we've figured it all out."

It hadn't taken much time. The rumors among the household servants about Nyx being neglected, mistreated, and deprived

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of food and supplements had all been thoroughly investigated.

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At the thought of the things that had been uncovered, Arlong's expression

darkened. He cautiously glanced at Erik, and sure enough, he saw that Erik's face

looked terrifying.

Erik ordered, "Bring Enzo to see me."

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