Chosen Mate of the Beastmen Empire by Lewis Reed

Chapter 428

Everyone froze, glaring at Nyx. Nyx stayed calm and nodded.

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Zachary chuckled dryly to himself in his head. Fooled once was enough–fall for it again, and he’d be an idiot. His nose was sharp–they smelled the same, not some generic soap scent either–probably living together, and still denying it. Watching Nyx climb into Seafarion’s car only cemented his hunch.

After long days out working, the house stayed spotless thanks to Gavin popping by to clean. Nyx dropped her bags, texted Gavin some praise, then knocked next door. ‘Dinner together tonight?”

No plans set, but Seafarion was ready–had a chef whip up a full spread at home to welcome Nyx back.

They ate, Nyx tried on the new clothes he’d bought her, twirling around for him, then borrowed his bathroom for a shower and crashed there like old times.

She acted like nothing had happened–mood steady, no talk of romance. Seafarion watched her bright smile, words catching in his throat.

When no one called it out, he could dodge it, not think too hard. But Zachary’s offhand question slammed him into reality -Nyx wasn’t his wife; they shouldn’t be this close. She was young, clueless–he was older, shouldn’t have taken advantage of that, tricked her into staying by his side.

“Nyx,” he said, lips tight, stopping her as she headed for the guest room, “Your place is next door–sleep there.”

Even a guest room wasn’t right–unmarried, living under one roof long–term, it didn’t add up.

Nyx paused, looked back at him for a moment, then nodded. “Okay.”

She wasn’t about to push. With a stubborn partner like him, she had plenty of patience–let him cool off and think it over alone.

Nyx didn’t hesitate–said she’d go and went. No fuss–she pushed the door open in her pajamas and slippers, leaving everything behind, even the new clothes she’d tried on.

The lock clicked shut, and the big house fell dead quiet. Seafarion stared at the door, lost, feeling a hole in his chest. The withdrawal hit harder than last time.

Nyx’s traces were everywhere–big stuff like the bed she’d slept in, small stuff like the lotion she’d left in the bathroom.

He couldn’t step into the guest room, but her memory still swallowed him–every glimpse of her things brought a sour ache crashing over him. Pent–up frustration had nowhere to go–he dumped it all on Terry.

By month’s end, Breaking Chains dropped a trailer–huge buzz. Nyx picked up fans, and ad deals started rolling in. Marilyn sifted through them carefully, landing her a gig promoting a niche local luxury jewelry brand’s fall line.

On the way there, Nyx heard Helly chattering–word was, JoyTV’s other execs caught wind and teamed up to shove Terry out to save the company. Betrayed by his own, Terry tanked–seemed like his head wasn’t right anymore, paranoid about traps everywhere.

“A few days back, he swore someone was watching him, hunting him–ran up to JoyTV’s roof like a nutcase, almost jumped,” Helly said, shaking her head, “Someone grabbed him quick, pulled him back, but they say his hands got messed up- dislocates all the time now,” said Helly.

“And Joanna,” she mumbled, “after wrap–up, Zachary said her scenes sucked, cut the role entirely, and swore he’d never work with her again.”

Nyx listened, then went quiet, thinking, ‘Little mermaid’s got a mean streak.

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partners–guess he’d been in a fool

“Has Seafarion checked in about me lately?

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Marilyn’s face went awkward. “Uh, yeah, he’s got me reporting your schedule and whereabouts daily. I’m not spying on

it’s fine.” Nyx soothed her, nodding

shadows–she was just biding her time, waiting for the catch. As long as the line held, the fish stayed

hand. “Sorry, boss–I’ve been telling Seafarion about your meals every day. He didn’t want to play spy, but the big guy

all?” Helly yelped, grabbing Nyx’s hand. “Boss! Trust me! I’m the only one who hasn’t done it! I’d

her head. “Alright, alright,

and he’d set up the studio, paid their wages. She didn’t

actor was there for the

didn’t you mention this?” Marilyn frowned, “My artist doesn’t do

was baffled. “It’s standard

brand wasn’t pairing them up, just wanted some flirty vibes for the jewelry theme. Hand- holding, a hug, no big deal. Actors did kiss scenes all the time–there was no need to

over the top. Her old clients would’ve shot it no problem. But with Nyx,

of the moves, and murmured to her agent, “It’s okay, Marilyn, I’ll do it. Just tell Seafarion the truth.”

parts clicked—the young guy was a gentleman, kept it professional, no extra moves, saving tons of

mirror, lifting her hair a bit; the guy stood behind,

stare from nearby. She played it cool, focused on the

the vibe!” the photographer cheered, thrilled–brand

swapped contacts. She waved him

back finally snapped, pulling off his hat, “Nyx.”

acted like she’d just noticed him, gasping,

signature hair and face popped–everyone else was genuinely floored. Nyx faked her

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close shots–heart pounding. They wondered if they could still use

you drop by?” Nyx said, voice light, “When’d you

the guy to Seafarion. “First ad shoot–Sergio carried me through

bowing to Seafarion. Seafarion didn’t crack a smile but forced a nod.

was decent, didn’t overstep with Nyx. For that, he offered Sergio a spot at Cosmic Entertainment. Cosmic Entertainment was mid–purge–Terry’s cronies got axed if they were dirty,

gigs–second–tier at least, maybe first–tier

felt the jealousy and edge–yet

cleared, Seafarion faced Nyx–met her eyes, then flinched, looking down. “Nyx, there’s

would be there–he’d introduce her, so next time he

no to that. “Sure.”

From how he’d acted, he hadn’t cleared that mental hurdle yet. She