Trapped in Beast World: My Husbands Are All Animals! Novel

Chapter 12 A Bite of Peace 74 +20 Free Coins Most of the crowd had already left , but one bold female lingered behind . She stepped forward , asking Ardenia how she'd made those heavenly cracklings - hoping to try it herself for her little ones at home . Ardenia didn't keep it to herself . She generously shared the recipe , but it wasn't much use ; none of the therians in the tribe knew how to handle tools , so even if she explained it step by step , they still couldn't make it . Looking at the hungry little ones lined up beside their mother , Ardenia felt her heart soften .

The therian cubs were simply adorable - tiny things wrapped in hide skirts , standing in a neat row like little dumplings . She couldn't resist . So she ladled out a portion and handed it to the female . " Share these with the little ones . I didn't make much , I didn't make much , but at least they can have a taste ." Instantly , the cubs cheered and bounced on their feet , running over to thank her one by one . Everyone in the tribe says Ardenia's ugly and eats children . Hmph , total lies ! She's so nice - she even gave us cracklings ! " Really ?

That's so kind of you ," the female said with a bright smile . " I'm Melissa Snow , and these are my cubs . If you ever need anything , just ask me . My mates and I will do our best to help you ." Ardenia nodded . " All right . If I ever need help , I'll come to you . " First friendly connection - bingo ! It was always wise to build bridges and have allies close by , after all . Once everyone had gone , Ardenia fished out the remaining cracklings from the pot - a whole basin full . She crushed some salt and sprinkled it carefully over the top , then popped one piece into her mouth .

It was crisp and fragrant beyond reason . Halden grabbed a handful too , eating while tending the fire . The taste was beyond words . At the end of it , they'd rendered down a whole pot of oil - enough to last a good while . While the oil was still hot , Ardenia tossed in some wild onion stalks . The instant they hit the pan , a rich aroma filled the air . Even Calder , who had already walked some distance away , couldn't help but turn his head . 1/3 14:32 Tue , Dec 30 Chapter 12 A Bite of Peace When the bass went into the pot , Tobias arrived .

74 +20 Free Coins " You two are eating without me ?! " He came over , scowling , grabbed a handful of cracklings , and shoved them into his mouth . The flavor hit him like lightning , and he immediately stuffed in another mouthful . Good thing I came back - imagine missing out on this ! Calder and Vesper exchanged looks of disbelief . Wait ... Tobias too ? When Tobias reached for a third handful , Halden finally couldn't stand it anymore - those were his cracklings . But before he could speak , Ardenia swiftly moved the dish away , setting it under the stove . Tobias frowned .

" What's that supposed to mean , Ardenia ? I helped with the work . " " You just made me very uncomfortable , " she said calmly , flipping the bass in the maybe you should apologize before you eat . " pan . " So The fish sizzled and turned golden , its flesh coated with fragrant onion oil . Steam rose with an irresistible aroma , and Ardenia sprinkled on more chopped onions , doubling the flavor . Simple as her method was , her skill made all the difference . The smell alone was enough to make anyone's mouth water .

Tobias stared at the pan of Swimming Spike , then at her , as if he'd misheard . Did she just say I should apologize ? A short distance away , Calder and Vesper openly watched the scene unfold . Tobias is proud to the core - he'll never apologize to that ugly ogre ! " I only spoke the truth , " Tobias said stiffly . " And you mocked me first ! " " So ? " Ardenia's tone stayed light . She cracked a duck egg into the oil without even looking at him . Standing beside her , Tobias felt his confidence start to crumble . She said nothing more , and neither did he .

She fried the egg with wild onions , the oil crackling around it until it turned a rich golden yellow . When she flipped it over , the scent grew even stronger . A perfect golden omelet slid from the pan , and Tobias ' mouth twitched with hunger - but Ardenia wasn't letting him off easy . She still wanted that apology . " Tobias , I'm petty , " she said at last . " I don't like being shouted at . And it's not that I'm afraid of you - I just happen to dislike snakes ." 2/3 14:32 Tue , Dec 30 Chapter 12 A Bite of Peace Wait , what ? Did she just say she dislikes snakes ?

74 +20 Free Coins Calder and Vesper exchanged looks of stunned disbelief . Ardenia - the same woman who used to crawl into Tobias ' bed whenever she got the chance - was now saying she hated snakes ? Tobias stared at her , dumbfounded . Did this ogre just say she hates snakes ? Before he could speak , Ardenia continued . " I said I'd dissolve our bond during the Moon Tide Festival . Before that , I'd like us to get along and part on good terms . What happened before was my fault , but I'll prove myself to all of you ." I'll prove I didn't drug any of you !

She handed him the duck egg with a smile . " You did a good job with that well . " Then , she called to Halden , signaling him to bring out the rest of the food . 3 Austen