Chosen Mate of the Beastmen Empire by Lewis Reed

Chapter 366Chapter 366

"Where's Pale Wolf?" Nyx called out, tapping the window to summon Arlong.

"The master is busy with work, and it seems he won't be able to come back and rest tonight." Arlong carefully glanced at Nyx's expression, silently hoping that she wouldn't be upset.

Not just tonight, but for a while, Erik wouldn't be seen by Nyx.

Last night, Jinx and Jules went to meet the contact sent by Banon with false information, and they successfully brought back two antidotes for the Moonshade Poison.

The doctors at the mansion tried to figure out how to treat Erik's leg. They worked through the night and finally made some

progress.

The news was reported to Erik early this morning.

Upon learning that the poisoning during the treatment would be much more painful than usual, Erik hesitated for a long time, and then decided to stay in the study under the pretense of working. He didn't want Nyx to see him in such a state, drenched in sweat and grimacing from pain.

Arlong didn't agree with this decision.

Treating the leg injury would take time, and after the wound healed, additional time would be needed for rehabilitation, to practice walking. Avoiding seeing Nyx for so long could affect their relationship.

To maintain the stability of the relationship between Erik and Nyx, Arlong tried to reason with Erik, urging him repeatedly.

Erik was moved, but after experiencing the pain of the poison during the first dose, he firmly stuck to his original decision.

Erik thought, 'It will be just too embarrassing if she sees it.

He knew that Nyx probably wouldn't mind, but he still didn't want her to see him in such a pitiful state.

He wanted to hide like an injured wild animal, heal by himself, and reappear before his mate only when his wounds had fully healed and he felt strong again.

He thought that when they met again, Nyx would be pleasantly surprised to see his leg healed.

At night, he wouldn't have to sit still all the time. He could try different positions, and recently, he had learned a lot of new things, just waiting for the opportunity to put them into practice, to win Nyx's favor and keep their relationship fresh.

Unable to persuade Erik, Arlong reluctantly took on the task of hiding the truth from Nyx. "Since the master injured his leg, he has accumulated a lot of unfinished work. Now Aurelius is urging him, and he has to get back to work.

"The master hopes to finish the work as quickly as possible and then come to accompany you."

Nyx immediately understood. She thought, 'So it's because Erik has been slacking off for too long and has been caught by his superior.'

Although Erik was a military officer, he also had a civilian post in the Ministry of Defense. Besides leading troops in battle, there was a lot of work to handle in daily life.

Because of his leg injury, Erik had been in a state of neglect, staying behind closed doors and avoiding work for so long. Aurelius had been considerate, only now starting to urge him.

Nyx didn't dare underestimate the authority of the feudal rulers.

Although it seemed that Pale Wolf and Aurelius had a close relationship, there was still a difference between ruler and subject. In the interstellar age, workers who slacked off might only get fired, but in this era, if one angered Aurelius, they could lose their life.

"I understand," she sighed. "You don't need to stay here with me. Go look after him, and remind him to rest early. Even if he has to stay up late, he should be careful not to overwork and ruin his health."

Putting aside her worries about Pale Wolf's schedule, the fact that he wouldn't be coming back tonight seemed like good news for her.

Since that day when she first had sex with Erik, Nyx had been exhausted by Erik for many days, with no free time at all. She had long been longing for a chance to take a rest.

Just knowing she wouldn't have to be fucked around all night brought a hint of joy to her face.

She thought, 'Finally, I'm free. Finally, freedom.

Arlong hadn't expected that Nyx would so easily accept the fact that Erik wouldn't be coming home for the night.

He looked up in surprise and immediately saw the joy hidden in Nyx's expression, freezing in place.

Arlong thought, 'How could this be? Doesn't the lady even wonder if the master is out with another woman?'

He had prepared for a round of questioning, but Nyx didn't ask anything at all, leaving him with no use for the answers he had planned.

"This is bad. Could it be that the lady has grown tired of the master?' Arlong thought, as his heart skipped a beat.

Nyx had no idea what Arlong was thinking. She was still smiling as she advised, "Tell Pale Wolf not to rush things."

If he rushed to finish the work and compromised its quality, Aurelius might be displeased, potentially damaging Pale Wolf's reputation with him.

When Arlong heard this, he thought it meant Nyx wanted Erik to come back later.

He returned to Erik, sweating nervously, and didn't dare say his thoughts aloud. He only mentioned that Nyx was concerned about Erik's eating and sleeping.

Erik, who had just endured the poisoning and was drenched in sweat, his face pale, still smiled when he heard Nyx's advice to rest. It seemed to ease his pain a little.

"Since Nyx is afraid of the cold, light the heater for her, and give her a hot water bottle,” he whispered to Arlong. "You stay by the window and make sure she's okay."

Usually, he would be the one holding Nyx to sleep, but tonight, Nyx would have to make do with a hot water bottle. He wondered if she would have trouble sleeping, but he knew that his own insomnia was inevitable.

Without the warm, fragrant body of Nyx's beside him, Erik tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep.

Late at night, after enduring another episode of the poison, he took a bath, put on his outer robe, and quietly slipped out under the moonlight.

"Master?" Arlong, stationed outside Nyx's window, heard a noise and opened his eyes. He saw an unexpected figure in the yard and, for a moment, thought he was seeing things.

He thought, 'Didn't the master say he wouldn't return tonight?'

"Shh," Erik frowned and raised a finger to his lips, signaling for silence so he wouldn't wake Nyx.

He carefully pushed open the door, leaving a small gap for ventilation, and tiptoed

inside.

A wave of heat hit him as the heater was blazing hot,

Erik looked satisfied as he cautiously sat on the edge of the bed and gently

touched Nyx's hand.

It wasn't too cold, but it wasn't warm enough either.

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blanket, the temperature of the hot

thought it couldn't keep

slipped under the

octopus as she

was left in the bed,

if still half-asleep, groggily getting up and looking around, and then

was sure Pale Wolf had come back

a row, Erik had been sneaking into

slip away without a trace, leaving

Erik was doing and kept his mouth shut, not realizing Nyx

the house didn't know

day Erik rested in the study, the

he had rested there for three days, whispers began to spread around

days, rumors started circulating, saying that Erik had grown tired of Nyx

to discuss

felt that the attitude of some of the servants had

also been reduced, and eventually,

the ledgers and didn't have time to

Erik during the day and guarded Nyx in the courtyard at night, working nonstop, so he had no

small attempts went unpunished, further emboldening these

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noon, Nyx looked up from a pile of ledgers and rubbed

assistant also put town his

right. "Why hasn't

yet?"

time, Nyx should have already had her lunch and

& face immediately darkened. He'd been in the

many years. He knew better than Styx that

servants here were sneaky and

was with Nyx, the kitchen never failed to deliver

that some careless servant had stopped showing respect for

voice carried

blind eye to many things, but this

couldn't let it slide. He had to deal with it

sensing the tension in the air. They lowered

is it? Why hasn't anyone brought lunch

was sharp.

resigned and was still the steward of

from Erik and Nyx. He held a high position in the

with

they almost burst into tears. "The kitchen... the

combing her hair. Delivering meals was the kitchen's job and wasn't really their responsibility. "The kitchen didn't send anyone? Don't you know to follow

was burning with anger. "You're all just sitting there like wooden

maids on the verge of tears and quickly

assistant with a

worked diligently.

please

wanting to excuse the kitchen staff. "Do what needs to be done and report back to

coming back at night to rest for a short while. She didn't want to add these trivial matters to

kitchen they don't need to send food today. I'll

myself."

much of it, assuming she wanted him to

restaurant. He

a stormy

the steward suddenly arrived, startling them so much that they dropped their fork. Seeing the steward's grim expression, they didn't dare

Hussain sneered. "You even dared

meals."

few of them couldn't help but gasp, breaking out

sweat.

was it discovered? But even

he never eats with her. How could he have noticed something was missing from her

just taking advantage of the madam's gentle nature, thinking she won't argue.

expensive supplements, selling them for money to

The group lowered their heads, secretly regretting

'Looks like not everyone is in on it.

Maxim..." He called each

his subordinates, "Give them twenty lashes and throw them

sounds of people nervously bowing and begging for

"Please spare us!"

"Please, have mercy!"

Steward Hussain! We'll

been lenient with you," Enzo said coldly, staring at them. "You didn't deliver the meals

young master's ears, you

"W-What?"

"This is unjust..."

"We didn't do it!"

would never dare not deliver the

group was shocked and

to secretly make some profit, never intending to anger

she was still with Erik,

deal with them.

Enzo furrowed

didn't seem to think

happened?" He pointed

the madam's lunch

shocked. "We prepared the food long ago and asked

to deliver it."

person who was supposed to deliver it?" Enzo asked.

the meal

a brief silence. Everyone instinctively looked at each

and reported to

not here."

the food, but

up, coughing as

for me and left a long time ago, but he still hasn't come back." Myles Hussain was Enzo's

secretly glanced at Enzo's face and saw that Enzo's

darkened.