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

you doing over there!" Erik's tone was serious as he addressed his subordinate who had

stuttering and unsure of what

calculate the time. He thought. It should still be early.

that if he brought it up, he might bring misfortune upon

Since it was a rare

lowered his head in acknowledgment, his mind a jumbled

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 with cold

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

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 help but sneeze,

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

exercising, to strengthen his body. His legs were ruined,

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

enough to embarrass him in

breaking the silence. Several figures entered the yard, led by

the maids held towels and bath

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both men and women.

and

to remind them. "The lady is

maids exchanged confused glances,

to assist Nyx with her bath,

do it.

it down and go.

it was Erik's orders, everyone did not question

dipped it in hot water. wrung it out, and carefully sat by Nyx's bedside, gently pushing her hair aside. He cautiously wiped

careful as possible, holding his breath

deep in sleep, unaware of the disturbance. Her chest rose and fell

her face just

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

of the powder was so strong it made him want to sneeze. When he opened the lid, he couldn't help but frown. But

rubbed against his skin. Nyx furrowed her brow in her

and it took him

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

of the powder on his

her delicate, though not very fleshy, face,

'She's so

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.

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

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

cleaning Nyx, tucked

cloths, so asking someone to bring more would be

second but then, with a red face,

so much time on Nyx, he found the water in the bath had already cooled, but

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was just right for him

time. Arlong stayed quietly by the window. When he heard the call, he immediately responded and

This bath did take quite a while. If he has bathed with the Lady and lasted this long, then the master is truly impressive. I wouldn't

window and hadn't heard Nyx's voice at

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

Even if the master isn't sick, it would still be good to improve his health. The lady has just married and. If she could give the master a

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

a long

time.

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

ground, considering what to ask the kitchen to prepare

sat quietly by the bed for a moment, letting the chill

was already

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

frown, grabbing her troublesome

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

sighed deeply, biting his teeth,