Chosen Mate of the Beastmen Empire by Lewis Reed

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The throat was a vulnerable spot, one most people guarded carefully, rarely letting anyone near. But Aurelius showed no trace of tension–his eyes were drenched with a lovesick haze, letting Nyx knead his neck however she pleased, like he was worshipping her, leaving his life in her hands.

Nyx’s heartbeat skipped out of rhythm. All this over dyeing her nails. She had never noticed he had a thing for her hands before.

After all these years together, she was still uncovering new quirks about her partner. Nyx couldn’t help but get curious too, letting him take her hand and explore further. That exploration dragged on for quite a while.

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At dinner, the maids brought in the meal and, unsurprisingly, saw Nyx lounging lazily while Aurelius diligently served her.

Usually, she’d at least pick up her own fork, but today, he fed her every bite. Probably because she was downright exhausted. After all, she’d called for water several times that afternoon.

Nyx didn’t feel like moving a muscle. She was worn out–her hands especially, wrists aching from overexertion.

Pale Wolf had dropped by that morning, and then she’d spent the afternoon with Cotton Candy. She wasn’t made of iron; offering up her hands was her half–hearted attempt at slacking off.

“Nyx.” Aurelius said after dinner, sidling up to her once the maids were gone. He rubbed her hands, kissing her ear as he suggested, “How about I dye your toenails sometime too?”

Nyx went quiet for a long moment before she couldn’t help herself and gave him a light kick.

She was wrong. This little pervert of a cat didn’t just have a thing for her hands–he was shamelessly obsessed with every inch of her, head to toe.

That not–too–gentle kick felt less like punishment and more like a reward to the hot–blooded man–he didn’t feel pain, just an itch in his heart.

Nyx glanced down at him, quickly scooted away, and didn’t dare stay close. Just then, Arlong showed up with a report–there was movement from the jailed official.

Aurelius had no choice but to reluctantly throw on his outer robe and head off to deal with state affairs, using work to cool himself down.

The next day, Nyx slept in late, feeling refreshed, then took the now–grown Pale Wolf–Grayball–for a few laps around the garden. She came back with a light sweat glistening on her skin.

While bathing behind a screen, she suddenly heard the maids outside greeting someone. “General”

strode in with big steps, rounding

leaving no room for negotiation, and Erik’s face

I just kiss you?” he asked, his Adam’s apple bobbing

head, and he drooped like a sad puppy, ears and tail practically wilting.

waved him over. The general perked up instantly, tail wagging as he bounded

over.

for nothing But Nyx was used to it by now and took

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jail yesterday. They caught the assassin and grilled him all night, but he didn’t

all along. This time, it was Prince Banon who ordered him to push Aurelius

Nyx frowned. “What’s he got to gain from this?”

since that banquet when she’d caught and detained him in beast form, Banon’s faction had taken a huge hit- practically crippled, with

had no shot, and lived quietly

forgotten he existed. Erik wasn’t quite sure what

didn’t seem like he’d get much out of it–more likely, he’d

sprawled on the bed, tossing ideas back and forth, trying to figure out why Banon had suddenly lost his mind. Chatting idly, Nyx’s voice grew softer and fuzzier until she dozed off in her partner’s warm embrace. When she woke up,

She reached left and felt her partner’s chin, then right and touched

her waist at the same time, pinning

voice came out of the darkness.

it made Nyx tense up instinctively. She shook her head fast. “Not hungry, not hungry.”

on her stomach, and Erik’s tone turned serious. “You’ve been asleep since this afternoon—it’s past

slowly calmed down from her jumpy state, her little face

coughed lightly to cover her embarrassment, nudged Erik to light a lamp, then turned to Aurelius. “When did

back?”

ten,” Aurelius said, running his fingers through her long hair and tying it into a loose

didn’t notice a thing, still asking curiously, “So what’d you do

wasn’t a big crime–or even a crime at all,

in. “He didn’t just manipulate that official to nag me about consorts in court—he’s been spreading rumors inside and outside the court too, saying