Chosen Mate of the Beastmen Empire by Lewis Reed

Chapter 303

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Zayne frowned, quickly stepping forward and grabbing Nyx's wrists to pull her down from the tree. “I'll pick them for you. You stay here and wait."

He could tell at a glance that Nyx had never climbed a tree before-her movements were awkward. Of course, she had just transformed into human form for the first time. She couldn't have known how to climb a tree.

Though the trees weren't particularly tall, and climbing wasn't difficult, this was a little rabbit who didn't even know how to put on clothes, If she fell, the consequences would be dire,

Even as a renowned shaman across the tribes, Zayne couldn't guarantee he could heal serious injuries from a fall. At best, he could save her life, but she might still end up disabled.

Touching the rough bark, he felt even more relieved he had stopped her. This little rabbit was so delicate-he didn't dare touch her too hard, afraid he might hurt her. If her soft skin rubbed against the rough bark, she'd likely end up with scratches.

Life in the tribe forced everyone to learn how to gather food from a young age. Climbing trees to pick fruit was a basic skill, but even experienced climbers could get minor injuries.

Zayne had treated almost everyone in the tribe at some point and knew this well. But when it came to Nyx, he couldn't help being biased.

Nyx crouched under the tree, looking up at Zayne as he climbed with agility and ease. She pointed. “Zayne, over there- there are more ripe berries."

"Got it," Zayne replied reluctantly.

On the tree, it was eerily quiet. The females and children perched on the branches exchanged shocked glances, their eyes nearly popping out of their heads.

One child snapped out of it first and handed Zayne a large leaf. “Shaman, here, use this to hold the berries." Zayne took it and thanked him quietly. The leaf was folded into a makeshift container. It could hold a lot, but it required. one hand to carry, making it awkward to climb down. He could only gather a few berries.

"Is this enough?" Zayne climbed down and handed the leaf to Nyx. If not, he could go back up.

“It's enough,” Nyx said. She was just craving a snack and couldn't eat much. She leaned in and kissed Zayne on the cheek. "Thank you, Zayne."

Zayne nearly jumped out of his skin. It wasn't that he was being overly sensitive-this little rabbit was just too much. A few berries, and she was kissing him. If another male gave her food, they could easily lure her away. She bad no shame at all.

Zayne was once again infuriated by his own imagination and turned to leave,

"Wait for me." Nyx looked up and saw him walking away. She quickly grabbed the berries and hurried after him.

Zayne ignored her. But hearing her panting, he subtly slowed his pace.

females and children watching nearly fell off the tree, clutching

leave, they lost interest in picking berries and climbed down one

shaman climbed a tree to pick blackberries

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Chapter 303

gossip instantly drew a crowd, and everyone

"Who?"

"Which female?"

Lila?

healing skills and was also strikingly handhome. It was safe to say that nearly every young female in the tribe admired

admirers, Gina was the most beautiful, while Lila, the chief's daughter,

of them as his mate-or perhaps both. But over the years, despite their efforts, Zayne

a

the gossipers shook their

it's neither

name is Nyx. She's new to our tribe-we've never

only fueled their curiosity. It wat Lila

"Really?"

she look

good eyes, nice skin,

find the right words, they scratched their heads, unable to fully

listeners grew impatient. From these vague descriptions, they couldn't picture what this female

she? Prettier

all nodded in

something more beautiful than her. No wonder the shaman climbed a tree to pick berries for her. "Is

"Probably?"

"I think so."

picked berries

by his name and even

"No way."

"Really?"

like wildfire. With only about two hundred people in the tribe, it didn't take long for