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.

that moment, Zayne felt like the worst person in the world.

with you,” he repeated in a low voice. “Wait for me. I'll go get

She buried her face in Zayne's muscular chest, secretly smiling in

the soreness on her

crying and rolling around, she had accidentally aggravated the wounds,

earlier, she quickly asked again, “Zayne,

herself, but it would take time. She was sure Zayne had some ready-made ointment. As expected, Zayne did have some. But

goal?' he thought. He hadn't expected Nyx to ask so directly, catching him off guard. If he didn't give it to her, he was afraid she might cry

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do you need that medicine for? He narrowed his eyes, holding the little rabbit up to his face to carefully observe

her. But in exchange, this little rabbit had to stay by his

answered truthfully. “My feet are

over and transformed into

pale, delicate feet immediately caught Zayne's attention. Nyx curled her toes, showing him the red marks and abrasions. Instantly, Zayne felt his

the way back?" He stammered, his words jumbled. "Why didn't you tell

cold back,

he care about propriety. He knelt before

in his hand.

tender skin seemed as if it could be squeezed to release water, like someone who had been pampered and never endured hardship. Yet now, streaks of red marred its surface, piercing Zayne's

hoarsely, bowing his

making Nyx walk such a long distance. He also blamed himself for being careless

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

adult female could get sore feet from walking such a short distance. In the tribe, this was