Chosen Mate of the Beastmen Empire by Lewis Reed

Chapter 368

Chapter 368

Nyx instinctively turned her head to look, but saw nothing. She thought, 'It was probably the sound of the wind rustling through the leaves.

She figured it was about time, stood up, and lifted the lid off the big pot simmering with fish soup. A wave of heat hit her face, carrying a rich aroma.

The fish was fresh, of excellent quality, and the broth had a beautiful milky white color. Even the little maid who usually didn't like fish or complained about its smell was staring at it hungrily, swallowing her saliva.

Nyx thought, 'It would taste so good if I could dip some flatbread in that hot soup..."

The fragrance spread through the whole courtyard, and the rustling from the bushes grew louder, even more intense than before.

But Nyx had no time to investigate. She was busy ladling the soup, one bowl after another. She gave a subtle glance to the shy little maids standing over there, and they sheepishly came over.

Everyone got a bowl.

In the courtyard, the sound of people slurping their soup could be heard.

After eating something greasy, drinking some hot soup to balance it out felt so comfortable.

Nyx served herself a small bowl, took a sip, but it was too hot, so she set it aside to cool off before drinking.

In just that short time, the noises behind her grew louder and more urgent, now clearly beyond what the wind could make, and it became impossible to ignore.

Before she could turn around to check, a white something suddenly flashed out and darted toward her.

Nyx blinked, and she heard startled exclamations coming from the courtyard.

"Madam!"

"Madam, be careful!"

"A cat!"

"Where did this cat come from?"

The shadow guards almost moved out, but when they saw it was a false alarm, they were relieved-fortunately, they hadn't acted yet.

The royal family loved cats, so it became a trend in the common folk as well, seeing cats as omens of good fortune. As a result, cats couldn't be harmed.

This beautiful, clean white cat must have been well cared for by someone. If it died here, it could cause trouble for Nyx.

The guards had escorted Nyx out once, and on the way back, they sensed someone was following them. They were about to make a move but then realized the person's target seemed to be the white cat following Nyx, probably the cat's

owner.

This cat was unlike any ordinary breed-it looked extraordinary, majestic, and incredibly agile, almost ghostly in how it

moved.

They had thought it had left, but they hadn't expected it to be so persistent. Quietly, it had sneaked into th had been lurking there ever since.

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They thought, 'It makes sense now. With such a fragrant smell, even the most battle-hardened of us couldn't resist it. How could a little cat? It surely couldn't resist the temptation.

The guards smelled the various aromas in the air and tried hard to keep their stomachs from growling, their faces pale.

They could see it, smell it, but they couldn't eat it. It was the worst kind of torture for them.

They thought, 'We are all servants of the Duke's family, so why do others have it so good while we have to suffer like this?'

Their resentful gazes were almost tangible.

Several of the maids shuddered, suddenly feeling a strange sense of being watched, like someone had their eyes on them.

They glanced around, saw nothing, but quickly turned their attention back to the little cat that had shown up uninvited.

The little white cat seemed to have a clear target. It happily circled Nyx, pawing at her sleeve, rubbing against her legs, and meowing to get her attention.

When Nyx didn't move, it seemed a bit impatient. It shook its ears and used its trick-flopping onto her feet, rolling onto its back with its soft belly exposed, as if inviting her to pet it.

"So cute..." The maids' eyes lit up. Forgetting about manners, they couldn't help but quietly squeal.

"Look! It really likes the madam!"

"A lucky beast bringing blessings-this is a good omen!"

"Congratulations! Congratulations, madam!"

ears, accompanied by the cat's

a long while,

could easily recognize her

the cat's forehead show his identity, but this

in the world.

is actually

complicated, and Nyx's mind seemed to

human, and so was Pale Wolf. Neither of them could transform into their beast

completely the opposite. As soon as he appeared in front of

truly a small cat in this world,

mind was flooded with countless questions. She stood

his head, trying every possible tactic, but still couldn't get a pet. He felt wronged and

fur stand on end. He immediately scrambled to his feet, jumping back a little, afraid

considering the possibility

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slender, slightly cool hand suddenly touched his

sensation amplified in that moment. Aurelius tensed up, feeling

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lightened, and before he knew it, he was swept off the

issues for now and unceremoniously buried her face in the cat's belly, taking a deep

and Aurelius couldn't help but tremble all over. His thick fur was the only thing hiding his blush; otherwise, he would have turned into a pink

to tame. Though this little cat seems affectionate, it isn't one of the household pets. We don't know its temperament, and with its sharp claws

him, but before they could even touch a single hair, the little cat let out a pitiful whine, as if frightened, and curled up sadly

was

in their hearts, as if they were the villains trying to separate the innocent cat from

head tightly against Nyx's chest, looking weak, pitiful, and

time Nyx petted him, he trembled slightly and

a warm

expression was complex. She thought, 'Such a scheming

she had seen plenty of these tricks and could spot them instantly. However, she didn't call him out in front of everyone, giving the little cat

soup bowl. Without hesitation, she used her own spoon to scoop some soup, blowing on it before

her drink from this bowl and use this spoon. His face turned red,

was rich and fragrant, a flavor even the palace chefs couldn't replicate. The little white cat was completely enchanted, digging in and finishing

got what he wanted, nestling in the arms

soup with an open appetite,

out a napkin to wipe his already clean face, shaking her head as if disapproving. "Those are too salty, with a lot of seasoning. Little kittens can't eat that. It'll make you

course, if he were

a high-pitched

at Nyx

a

smiled slightly, as if unable to resist his persistence,

just this once.

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just right for the file ca Aurele oherently

but inside, he was already secretly planning how to charm his way ints getting more food nem

feeding the cat with her own bowl. It seemed like the really liked it, wanting to keep it around. But this cat's

a small body, no one knew where all the

all of them combined, and He looked full of energy, as if He hadn't eaten too

at the

Nyx's arms, naturally showing off his soft fur and

smile. She gently stroked the dark hair on

give you a

white cat stopped eating and sat up

if eagerly

name him.

look majestic and should be

to match?

both hands,

"Cotton Candy"

soft, what else could it

by one kiss after another. The little white cat

if his soul

tensed,

what Cotton Candy was or why he

was filled with the soft feeling of Nyx's lips. He thought,

just a short time, Aurelius's thoughts had

the palace with him,

consort, his empress.

on her hairstyle, and his body suddenly stiffened.

The woman he admired

hadn't married a good man, he could've used

making it all seem justified. But

physically clashed, Aurelius knew deep down

person.

about the rumors-Erik, after marrying, was said

-made the little

wrong?" Nyx didn't understand why his mood suddenly dropped so

gently petted his little head. "You don't like that name?