Chosen Mate of the Beastmen Empire by Lewis Reed

Chapter 445

The chaos lasted only a moment before it settled. The guy who got hit tried to fight back but took a few more blows. Beaten worse, he gave up, shrinking into a corner with a bruised face.

In the clutch, none of his so–called brothers stepped up for him. They all looked away, pretending not to see.

No kidding–that kid was freaky. He’d stormed in alone before, and even their boss with a gun couldn’t stop him. They’d all just get thrashed if they ganged up.

The vibe got weird and quiet. Even when they made Nyx record the ransom video, the kidnappers lacked any real menace.

Nyx scoped them all out and got a rough idea. Just a bunch of lowlife punks–a ragtag crew, not some big–time crime ring. They probably relied on this demon clan kid’s skills to pull off her kidnapping.

Seafarion and Kai would likely track them down soon. Figuring this out, Nyx felt less nervous. This wasn’t her first kidnapping, come to think of it. She had some experience and stayed pretty calm.

The kidnappers kept eyeing her, totally shocked that she wasn’t crying yet.

After filming the threatening video for her family, she didn’t flinch or skip a beat. She delivered her lines smoothly, like she was on a TV set or something.

With the hostage so chill, the kidnappers felt deflated. The burly guys who’d planned to mess with her lost interest, just. warning her, “Stay put, before filing out. The hoodie guy left last, not looking back.

The iron door clanged shut and locked tight from the outside, blocking out all light. The already dim room got darker. Nyx looked around–it was a small basement, damp and moldy, empty of furniture or windows. That iron door was the only way

out

She walked over and pushed it a few times, confirming it wouldn’t budge. Giving up for now, she found a less filthy spot, folded her jacket to sit on, and settled down.

Her phone was long gone, taken by the kidnappers. She rested her chin in her hand, staring at the door, lost in thought.

She wondered what time it was and how long she’d been missing. Seafarion and Kai were probably looking for her by now. They must’ve been worried sick.

Even if they hadn’t tracked the kidnappers yet, once the ransom message went out, it’d be easier to pinpoint her location.

While she was thinking, the iron door creaked, startling her. She thought, “That fast?‘

Seeing a black shape squeeze through a crack it forced open, she snapped out of it, realizing she’d misjudged. It wasn’t rescue—it was that demon.

He was a Dark Fox. No wonder he’d seemed familiar. From a distance, just by outline, he really wasn’t far off from Helly. Pointy ears, fluffy tail, jet–black fur, and glowing eyes in the dark–he stared at Nyx, studying her closely.

picked out the obvious stuff–his beast form was skinny,

pocket, pulled out the sausage, and offered

move. Snapping out of it, he stepped back and refused flatly, “Put away your tricks–they

“Who knows how long you’ll be here? They

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the sausage aside and asked gently, “Why not go to Kai? He’s got programs to help struggling demon clan members -jobs, basic supplies. If you can’t work normally because you don’t have an ID, he could set you up with a human

up!” Dark Fox cut her off, bristling with embarrassment. “I’m not struggling! I can

hadn’t misheard–there was reverence in his tone. Her earlier guesses crumbled. She eyed Dark Fox, trying to figure out why

come up. “They brought you here for

“Do you like Kai too and think I’m not good enough for him?” she guessed,

practically exploding. His fur puffed up as he darted over, inspecting her. “Are you clueless or just pretending? When demons pair with humans,

even revealed his demon clan identity to her–how could he not have told her something this big?‘

really didn’t know. She thought,

his bared fangs but quickly showed them again. Right–this human chick was

a headache. “He never told me

work that way. Heavenly Law wouldn’t set

seen a demon clan die from being with a human?” she asked, her voice tense over her partner. Absentmindedly,

held himself up, wanting to bolt, but

fox, seeing through his fake calm from his back, and picked up the sausage again, unwrapping it

the air fast. Dark Fox’s stomach growled uncontrollably. He turned slowly, eyes full

safe. I made it myself,” Nyx said, breaking off a piece and popping it

their strong suit, not like humans. After a short wait, Nyx felt her

bit, head down, munching quietly. He ate fast, gulping it down like he was starving or used to fighting for food. One sausage wasn’t enough

to look greedy, Nyx seemed to read his mind and opened another one without

it didn’t soften him up. After licking his chops, he went back to his cold stance. “I haven’t seen a demon clan die from being with a human, but the older ones all say it–passed down

have soft hands, speak sweetly, and toss him a couple sausages,

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