Chosen Mate of the Beastmen Empire by Lewis Reed

Chapter 164

A faint, sweet scent brushed past Erik–but it didn’t stop. It faded as she walked away.

It took Erik a while to snap back to reality, only to realize that Nyx was actually headed for Jorge, having just passed by him.

He stared blankly at that fading figure, feeling a sense of emptiness.

A subtle feeling of loss lingered in his heart until lunchtime, when everyone was cating sandwiches together. Nyx slid a few braised pork buns his way.

“You like this flavor, right? Eat up.” Nyx tilted her head at him. “Your taste hasn’t changed, has it?”

Erik’s handsome face turned bright red. “N–no, it hasn’t.”

The moment he bit into the steaming hot sandwich, his mood instantly lifted.

Braised pork sandwiches were definitely Erik’s favorite. He even ate more properly than usual, not wanting to finish the sandwich Nyx had given him too quickly.

But when he looked up, he saw Aurelius and Nyx leaning close together, sharing a meal like they were in their own little world.

Suddenly, the sandwich in his hand didn’t taste as good anymore.

Throughout the entire meal, Erik’s emotions were all over the place–a mix of highs and lows.

He forced himself to stop focusing on Nyx and picked up some documents, planning to bury himself in work. But then he suddenly heard Aurelius‘ voice. “Take a nap, Nyx.”

Erik immediately looked over and saw Aurelius shift into his beast form.

The massive White Tiger shamelessly sprawled in Nyx’s arms, acting all clingy by inviting her to nap with him.

Erik’s grip on the documents slipped, and they smacked onto the table with a loud sound.

Nyx looked up at the noise.

Their eyes met, and Erik quickly turned away, pretending to pick up the papers. He made a show of reorganizing them for a bit before sneaking another glance at Nyx who was still holding Aurelius.

Not just holding–Nyx had even pulled out a small brush and was gently brushing the White Tiger’s fur.

These past days, Aurelius had been swamped dealing with the illegal labs and Edmund, completely exhausted.

Even today, which was supposed to be his day off, he’d brought work along just to spend time with Nyx, barely getting a break.

for Aurelius, Nyx carefully brushed his fur, massaging his head with the

through him. The big White

stared at the scene, unable to look

heated gaze, the White Tiger cracked open an eye and glanced at him mockingly, as if

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understanding what that look meant. He couldn’t stand Aurelius‘ little act

fur. What’s there

like he didn’t

hear everything. And the more he listened, the more he couldn’t stop imagining what it felt like to have

must be warm and soft.

coaxing the big White Tiger in a soft voice.

more Erik listened, the more frustrated he felt.

intense emotion finally made his slow brain catch up. He thought, ‘What does my feelings for Nyx have to

time with Nyx, his feelings hadn’t faded. All it took was a little spark, and his heart would start burning for her all over

he had been. If only he hadn’t been so stubborn when Nyx held him that day, maybe right now, he’d be the one

time, so many chances. He didn’t even know if he still had the right to be close to her

on massaging the White Tiger’s head, she suddenly felt something soft press against her arm, making her

calling him

as she was about to correct herself, the large gray wolf let out a soft whimper and

felt like she was back in those days in the underground

and had nothing to distract herself with. The only thing keeping her

a little clumsy even, but his eyes were always on her–just like they were

against her skin was as warm as ever, filling

and Nyx couldn’t help but feel nostalgic.

moment, she snapped out of it. “What’s wrong? Is there a problem with the documents? Can it wait until Aurelius wakes up?”

not that. I–I’m not looking for him.” Erik shook

than they ever had on

Nyx’s eyes widened in shock.

Pale Wolf’s feelings for her hadn’t changed. He just seemed awkward because he’d lost that

get closer to him. But she never expected him

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blue! And on top of that, he was stuttering