Chosen Mate of the Beastmen Empire by Lewis Reed

Chapter 424

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The reply came fast, like he’d been anxiously waiting (sorry Works crazy may–I’m not home, sis I coulddict hand them over myself)

Nyx glanced at the neighbor’s door, not calling out his excuse.

Nyx: [Okay]

Nyx: [Next time, maybe try a different shop?]

This time, it took ages for a reply: (You don’t like them?]

Through the screen, Nyx could almost hear his heart crack. She snapped a pic of the bouquet and sent its I love them they’re gorgeous. But they might give me the wrong idea.]

Nyx: [Lancet, you’re not interested in me, are you?]

The flowers weren’t loud–soft, gentle tones–but every type screamed love, practically overflowing with it. Without saying it was just a congrats gift, anyone would think it was a confession.

Seafarion panicked: [No way. I’ve got a girlfriend.]

He clutched his phone, kicking himself. Lancet had zilch to do with it. He’d wrapped the bouquet himself. He knew he shouldn’t have, but he couldn’t help it.

After a long pause, the screen lit up again.

Nyx: [Oops, my bad! Sorry, Lancet!]

Like she was embarrassed, she switched gears: [Oh, I think I saw Seafarion at the audition today.]

Before the male could perk up, she added: [I didn’t even glance at him, but Zachary still asked what we were to each other.]

Nyx: [I swore I don’t know him!]

Nyx: [Don’t worry, Lancet! I’m sticking to the confidentiality deal!]

Nyx: [Little bunny salute emoji]

Seafarion was speechless. His mood became unstable. He knew it was his fault but couldn’t help resenting Lancet a bit.

‘Why do I have to push that stupid confidentiality deal? Without it, would Nyx treat me differently?‘ he wondered.

Too late now–he swallowed his pride and typed stiffly: [Good.]

Feeling it was too cold, he added: [Rest up–you’re still growing.]

Seeing that, Nyx nearly snorted out loud.

Nyx: [I’m an adult, Lancet.]

It was barely past nine–not bedtime yet. Wide awake, she wanted to chat with her partner more.

Nyx: [Seafarion bailed me out at the audition today. I’m grateful.]

Nyx: [To return the favor, I know a bit about leg massages. Could I help him out?]

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to face it regether the shisured every strce lately

she’d seen his legs herself–normat, nes fish rail.

nice, showered, dipped into pajamas, auf grabbed her phone again to lighten the mood. If he wasn’t ready to talk, she wouldn’t push.

up. Seafarion sent a long paragraph and some meifical

that way, stumping countless doctors–no cure, not even a clear diagnosis. Walking felt like knives, pain shooting up his legs. As a kid, he couldn’t learn to walk.

and frowned hard.

suggested: [How about I massage

[I’ve got special massage

docs couldn’t fix this weird condition–an amateur had no chance. Seafarion knew that but couldn’t resist the bait. He just wanted

it, he caved:

for ten. Nyx ditched her pajamas, grabbed some essential oil,

the couch. Lancet, the supposed homeowner, was sweaty and breathless, clearly rushed in as a

not calling it out. She greeted them both politely, rolled up her sleeves, and looked at

out. He’d just got here–now he’s

needs privacy?” he asked, eyeing Nyx

and cool. “Secret technique–not

opened his mouth to argue, but Seafarion cut in. “Go ahead and leave.”

Lancet shut up, a weird lonely vibe hitting him–like

left without a word, a weary silhouette, vowing to win

shut. Alone in the

sweet scent. Smelling her, memories sparked. His face

After a few tries at the hem, her hand shifted to his belt. Caught off guard, Seafarion tensed up,

“Your

Nyx said, looking up, eyes clear and innocent. “Can I take them of

massage, fabric couldn’t stay. She needed to

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he’d been burned. He sat rigid–no help, no fight–letting Nyx do whatever. His condition just stopped him from walking, not controlling

other workouts kept Seafarion fit–his legs weren’t scrawny; they were toned, stronger than most. Nyx

skills” were half–baked nonsense, but she knew some pressure points

him harder, she pressed

titan who ruled boardrooms

torture. He held still a bit, then hunched, crossing his legs

hand?” Nyx glanced up.

tone was chill, like it was no big deal, but

would she help? She couldn’t help with that,‘ he thought.

his head hard, face red, fighting every urge. Already

turned her down. Nyx focused on massaging, her face all business, dropping the matter. Her earlier ask felt like a tease. She flipped between flirty and distant, impossible to pin

toyed with, brain a mess, eyes full of her. Awake, he barely held it together. Dreaming, he couldn’t steer where it went.

faded, leaving shame and a gut punch of loss. Seafarion pressed a hand to

message from her “neighbor” first thing. “Lancet” pulled the same trick. This time, he sent her Seafarion’s real account.

Ready to ditch

didn’t accept–she

my massage mess

tone seemed cautious, almost freaked out, through the screen.

to soothe: [No issues.