Chosen Mate of the Beastmen Empire by Lewis Reed

Chapter 305

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Nyx nodded. Remembering that Zayne seemed more reserved now, she transformed into her beast form. A small, milk- colored rabbit emerged from under the clothes, her round eyes full of expectation.

Zayne was so stunned he almost forgot to breathe. After a long silence, he managed to maintain his composure and firmly refused. “No.”

Originally, he hadn't planned to move Nyx to this smaller cave so soon. But seeing her eagerly eyeing his herbs, he couldn't let her stay in the larger cave where he stored his medicinal plants.

What if her goal is to steal the herbs? Once she gets what she wants, will she run away?' he thought. Zayne's expression darkened. He would make sure she never succeeded.

Nyx tilted her head, watching Zayne's changing expressions, and scratched her cheek with a paw in confusion. “Can I really not sleep with you?" she asked softly. "I'm scared living alone."

She was making an excuse to stay close to Zayne, but she was also genuinely a little scared.

Although the Beastmen lived in a tribe, their homes were spread out. Once night fell, the cave would be eerily quiet, and outside would be pitch black with no one in sight.

When he looked at the pitiful little rabbit, Zayne's resolve wavered. He pinched the bridge of his nose, trying to suppress his softening heart. "Don't worry, it's safe here. There's nothing to be afraid of."

As soon as he finished speaking, the little rabbit, rejected again, burst into tears.

Zayne panicked. His mind went blank, and without thinking, he rushed over, scooping Nyx into his arms and gently stroking her fur. "There now."

"I'll do as you say.” He abandoned his principles. "I'll do whatever you want."

All his resolve crumbled. He sat on the bed, placing the little rabbit on his lap, and spoke in a near-pleading tone, "I'll stay here with you, okay?"

This wasn't the first time Zayne had seen a female cry. But it was the first time he felt his heart ache.

the worst person in the world. He was wrong. He

a low voice. “Wait for me.

She buried her face

left was the soreness on her feet. The injuries from her human form

she had accidentally aggravated the

been interrupted from asking earlier, she quickly asked again, “Zayne, do

Zayne had some ready-made ointment.

so directly, catching him off guard. If he didn't give it to her, he was afraid she might cry again. If he did, he worried she might

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eyes, holding the little rabbit up to his

to giving it to her. But in

“My feet

and transformed into

her pale, delicate feet immediately caught Zayne's attention. Nyx curled her toes, showing

the way back?" He stammered, his words jumbled.

had walked ahead, leaving her with only his cold back, a wave of guilt

if Nyx was dressed or not, nor did he care about propriety. He knelt before her and gently took

in his hand.

be squeezed to release water, like someone who had been pampered and never endured hardship. Yet now, streaks of

sorry," he said hoarsely, bowing his head

Nyx walk such a long distance. He also blamed himself for being careless and not noticing her injuries sooner. And yet, he had still

and shook her head. "It's not your fault. It's my

such a short distance. In the tribe, this was practically unheard of. Even