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

gasped, nearly

was serious as he addressed his

frozen, stuttering and

the time. He thought. It should still be early. How could it have ended so quickly? My

up, he might bring misfortune upon himself. Lowering his head

get some water. I need a bath, Erik said. Since it was a rare

head in acknowledgment, his mind a jumbled

No wonder that, for all these years, he has never been interested in women. It turns out he has been trying

the clearer the logic seemed, and his face changed as

the future of the Duke's family, he must find a famous doctor, using all remedies-both medicinal

door, feeling a sudden chill on his back. He couldn't

little cold wind can make me catch a

His legs were ruined, but he couldn't let his whole

want to get stronger isn't because she keeps looking at me with an appraising gaze, as he thought, Erik quietly lifted his hand and

his previous strength, it wasn't enough to embarrass him in front of

figures entered the yard, led by

maids held

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both men and women.

to reality and

lowering his voice to

glances,

here to assist Nyx with her bath,

do it.

it down and go. Erik waved

did not question it and

they exited the door, he picked up a soft towel from the table. He dipped it in hot water. wrung it out, and carefully sat

as careful as possible,

unaware of the disturbance. Her chest

just

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

he couldn't help but frown. But when the thin layer was applied

the calluses on his hand rubbed against his skin. Nyx furrowed her brow in her sleep, turned over, and faced away from the helpless male, seemingly

and it took him a while to

She hasn't woken up... It's a

of the powder on his hand, remembering the

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

'She's

was eating earlier, he had 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 thought

planning in his mind, Erik patiently finished applying the powder to Nyx's face, then wiped her arms, then moved from her inner thighs down

hesitating for a long time, he still didn't dare change

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 cloths and hadn't

to bring

a red face, Erik convinced himself to pick up

the bath had already cooled, but

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for him now. It would

the bath, closed his eyes, and sank into the water, a bit frustrated that it wasn't cold enough to clear his chaotic thoughts. This time. Arlong stayed quietly by the window. When he heard the call, he immediately responded and summoned the servants to remove the items. Watching the group leave. Arlong scratched his head in confusion. He had thought

he has bathed with the Lady and lasted this long, then the master is truly impressive. I wouldn't need to worry

the window and hadn't heard Nyx's voice

Erik directly if he had some hidden illness. After thinking

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

pleased. Since his leg

a long

time.

occasion in mind, Arlong picked up a

the ground, considering what to ask the kitchen to prepare

bed for a moment, letting the chill in his body dissipate before lying down

was

climbed under the blanket, Nyx immediately moved closer

her troublesome hands and holding them

mischievous feet, which he couldn't avoid, and they ended up stepping

sighed deeply, biting