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

nearly falling backward in

there!" Erik's tone was serious as he

stuttering and

It should still be early. How could it have ended so quickly? My master's

brought it up, he might

some water. I need a bath, Erik said. Since it was a rare mistake, Erik didn't reprimand him further but simply added, "Don't

acknowledgment, his mind a

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

thought about it, the clearer the logic seemed, and his face

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

against the door, feeling a sudden chill on his back. He

my body really so weak that even a little cold wind can make me catch a chill? It seems I've really been

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

with an appraising gaze, as he

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

silence. Several figures entered

servants carried two buckets of hot water, and the maids held towels and bath powders, along with clean

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both men and women.

and propped up his cane. "Keep it

his voice to

glances, unsure

here to assist Nyx with her bath, but

do it.

down and go. Erik

it was Erik's orders, everyone did not question it and followed

it in hot water. wrung it out, and

as careful as possible,

the disturbance.

just once didn't

dry towel to absorb the moisture, awkwardly dabbing a little powder

he couldn't help but frown. But when the thin layer was applied to Nyx's face, it immediately became more tempting, even making him consider tasting

against his skin. Nyx furrowed her brow in her sleep, turned over, and faced away from the helpless

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

thought. She hasn't woken up... It's a good thing

bit more of the powder on his hand, remembering the

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

'She's

she ate more of. They seemed to suit her taste, so he thought he could ask the kitchen to

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

other areas, he didn't dare touch them. After hesitating for a long time, he still didn't dare change Nyx

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

to bring more

face, Erik convinced himself to

on Nyx, he found the water in the bath had

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cold water was just right for him now. It would help

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 Lady and lasted this long, then the master

been outside the window and hadn't

some hidden illness. After thinking for a moment, he decided it was best to first help

if the master isn't sick, it would still be good to improve his health. The lady has just married

be pleased. Since his leg injury, the master hasn't been happy

a long

time.

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

ground, considering what to ask the

sat quietly by the bed for a moment, letting the chill in his body dissipate

bed was

moved closer to the warmth, pressing her cold

grabbing her troublesome

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

deeply, biting