Chosen Mate of the Beastmen Empire by Lewis Reed

Chapter 348

Even though Erik had once been reserved and avoided her for a while. Nyx had long since forgotten that awkward phase.

The first impression had been the most memorable.

When they first met, she had encountered the clumsy yet bold amnesiac Pale Wolf. On their first day together, he had dared to kiss her instinctively, and in her eyes, he had always been straightforward and impulsive like that.

Over the years, it was always her rejecting him, never the other way around. Now, his avoidance stood out in stark contrast to his previous behavior.

Nyx thought for a moment and suddenly had a bad feeling. She thought, "Oh no... Could it be that he hasn't just hurt his leg?

While nothing seemed obviously wrong on the surface, with the poison in his system, it was hard to say.

The room grew silent.

Erik faced the wall, took several deep breaths, and worried that his rejection might have upset Nyx. He hesitantly turned his head, only to meet eyes full of pity.

A strange, inexplicable feeling rose inside him as he felt her gaze, his body tensing. He couldn't quite pinpoint what was

wrong.

"Rest now; it's getting late." Nyx's enthusiasm had faded, replaced with worry.

She hesitated, holding off on checking his injured leg, intending to wait until he grew more familiar with her and trusted her

more.

"You sleep inside; I'll sleep outside, alright?" Pale Wolf's leg wasn't convenient, so she would sleep outside to take care of him if needed during the night.

Nyx didn't say much, but Erik guessed what she was thinking, and a sour, swelling feeling filled his heart, though he couldn't explain the sensation.

"I'll sleep on the outside." He pushed Nyx towards the inside, then lifted his hand to smooth the bedding for her. "Arlong outside... if anything... I'll call him.

Neither of them mentioned that Nyx should return to her own room to sleep. Without saying a word, they both silently. turned the page on that matter and lay down on the same bed.

The candlelight went out.

Nyx had been tired all day, and as soon as she lay down, her eyes closed on their own, as if glued shut. She couldn't open

them no matter what.

In the warmth of the blanket, with the male body beside her, her usually cold hands and feet, due to her poor circulation, finally found some warmth. It was the first time since coming to this world that she slept so soundly, her breathing soon becoming even and deep.

Beside her, Erik lay stiffly with his eyes closed, nervously lying there, rigid, not daring to move a muscle, afraid of touching her. His mind was crystal clear, and he couldn't fall asleep at all.

The curtains swayed, and Nyx turned over in bed. An arm swung over without hesitation, pressing down on him. Erik suddenly opened his eyes.

After a brief moment of stiffness, he gathered the courage to gently move the arm away, propped himself up, and reached to knock on the window,

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The knocking sound was quiet, hoping not to disturb the person sleeping. Arlong

was just outside the window, so he should be able to hear the summons.

Erik knocked twice and then withdrew his hand. There was no response.

He knocked twice more, but still no answer.

Third time's the charm, but when there was no response again, a flash of irritation appeared in his eyes.

Outside, the night was deep. Arlong was sitting idly by the edge of the grass, watching the door in the center of the house. As expected, no one had come out.

He had already guessed that Erik was probably upset over a woman.

The next moment, the door suddenly swung open from the inside. A tall figure

leaned on a cane, radiating an air of displeasure Arlong

Arlong gasped, nearly falling

are you doing over there!" Erik's tone was serious as he addressed

stood frozen, stuttering and unsure of what to

to calculate the time. He thought. It should still be early. How could it

aloud, fearing that if he brought it up, he

was a rare

in acknowledgment,

wonder my master seems in such a bad mood. No wonder that, for all these years, he has never been interested in women. It turns out he has been trying to cover up his impotency

Arlong thought about it, the clearer the logic seemed,

and for the future of the Duke's family, he must find a famous

chill on his back. He couldn't help but

can make me catch a chill? It seems I've

strengthen his body. His legs were ruined, but he

me with an appraising gaze, as he

of his previous strength, it wasn't enough to embarrass him in front of her. If he was given some time, he could get back to his former

figures

of hot water, and the maids held towels and bath powders, along with clean

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both men and women.

Erik snapped back to reality and propped up his cane. "Keep it

lowering his voice to remind them. "The

exchanged confused glances,

were here to assist Nyx with her

do it.

down and go. Erik waved

orders, everyone did

watched them leave and, after they exited the door, he picked up a soft towel from the table. He dipped it in hot water. wrung it

was as careful as possible, holding his

was deep in sleep, unaware of the disturbance. Her

her face just once didn't

face repeatedly, and finally used a dry towel to absorb the moisture, awkwardly dabbing a

When he opened the lid, he couldn't help but frown. But when the thin layer was applied to Nyx's face, it immediately

the calluses on his hand rubbed against his skin. Nyx furrowed her brow in her sleep,

his hand, his heart racing, and it took him a while to

up... It's a good thing

of the powder on his hand,

touched her delicate, though not very fleshy, face, and carefully applied it from her forehead down to

thought, 'She's

noticed which dishes she ate more of. They seemed to suit her taste, so he thought he could ask the kitchen to make more of those in the future. He

applying the powder to Nyx's face, then wiped

hesitating for

cloths, and in the process, he forgot about himself. It wasn't until he finished. cleaning Nyx, tucked the blanket around her, that he realized he had used up all the

a few cloths, so asking someone to bring more would be a bit of a

a second but then, with a red face, Erik convinced himself to

in the bath had already cooled, but he didn't plan on having

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the cold water was just right for

window. When he heard the call, he immediately responded and summoned the servants to remove the items. Watching the group leave.

and lasted this long, then the master is truly impressive.

been outside the window and hadn't heard Nyx's voice

Erik directly if he had some hidden illness. After

still be good to improve his health. The lady has just married and.

his leg injury,

a long

time.

of a joyful occasion in mind, Arlong picked up a twig and

to

a moment, letting the chill

bed was already

under the blanket, Nyx immediately moved closer to the warmth, pressing her cold hands and feet against

grabbing her

he couldn't do anything about her equally mischievous feet, which he couldn't

and sighed deeply, biting his teeth, wanting