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

Chapter 13 Apologies and Uneasy Hearts 220 Tobias stood off to the side , staring at Ardenia . Could he really trust her ? She truly seemed different now . And those things she'd said earlier - she actually apologized first His face flushed red , his cheeks puffed in frustration , but his eyes betrayed him following her every movement despite himself . After a moment's hesitation , he seemed to make up his mind . He walked up to her slowly and muttered . I was loud earlier . Sorry ? His apology left Halden stumped , baffled , and so did Vesper and Calder . Wait - he apologized ?!

What happened to his pride ?! Ardenia quirked a brow . ' Good You're learning . Sit down and eat Good ? Tobias almost choked . Did this ogre just call me good ? What does she think I am - a per ? He was ready to snap back , but when his gaze met hers , the words caught in his throat . For some reason , his anger just deflated " Eating sticks - do you know how to use them ? " Ardenia asked , handing him two slim wooden sticks . Tobias looked at them blankly and shook his head . Halden , though just as clueless . volunteered to try . " You can't grab food with your hands , " Ardenia said .

" That's unsanitary " She then showed them how to use the eating sticks , demonstrating the grip and movement patiently . Halden caught on quickly - soon , he managed to pick up a piece of egg. " Very good , Halden , " Ardenia praised without hesitation , her tone the same warm , cheerful one she used to use when complimenting her old mountain dog , Cooper - except this time she said " very good , " not " good boy . " Halden pressed his lips together , his face giving little away , but there was a lightness in his voice when he spoke . He was clearly pleased .

Also , he thought the Swimming Spike was incredible - so tender and even better with the sauce . Clearly , Ardenia hadn't lied to him . Tobias , on the other hand , was struggling . After several failed attempts , he still couldn't get the eating sticks to work . His cheeks puffed again in frustration , but he refused to give up . If Halden could learn , he could too . " Eat while it's hot , " Ardenia said mildly . " It'll taste fishy once it gets cold . You can practice again tomorrow . " She handed him another piece of cutlery - this time , a fork . " Use this for now .

" Tobias ' eyes lit up as he took it eagerly . The fork gleamed silver , with a tiny black snake head 1/3 14:32 Tue , Dec 30 Chapter 13 Apologies and Uneasy Hearts carved at the end of the handle - stylized and adorable , like a little figurine . " For me ? " She's giving this ... to me ? His eyes sparkled with childlike delight . He genuinely loved it . " If you like it , keep it , " Ardenia said . Ha , look at that . Got a snake wrapped around my finger !

74 +20 Free Coins Her pocket space was full of odds and ends like this - after years of collecting , it was practically a dollar - store warehouse in there . Tobias admired his new snake fork , grinning from ear to ear . He speared a piece of fried egg and took a bite , eyes closing in satisfaction . You know what ? Maybe living with her isn't that bad . This - this isn't bad at all . " Ardenia , thank you ... for the gift . " His voice came out so soft that she almost didn't hear him . His face was even redder now .

Yes , she was still fat and ugly - but she could cook , she could apologize , and she even gave him gifts . Considering how rare females were among their kind , and how most were spoiled and arrogant beyond reason , this was something else entirely . Some males lost their mating rights just for raising their voices , but Ardenia ... she was different . Not that he wanted to mate with her - but he did love her cooking . Of course , not everyone shared his joy . Halden , sitting beside them , didn't look quite so pleased . He'd never seen a fork before and had no idea where Ardenia got it .

Judging from her tone , it seemed she didn't consider it anything special . Still , something about it bothered him . We're all her mates - why does Tobias get a fork and I don't? Meanwhile , the other two keeping watch ... She's doing it on purpose ! We're her mates too - why only call Tobias and Halden to eat ?! Ardenia noticed them , of course , but didn't intend to call them over . Calder could be ignored - he probably wouldn't come even if she invited him . And as for Vesper , the silver wolf who was dead set on dissolving their bond - no , she wasn't about to beg for his company .

After the meal , Ardenia drew a bucket of water from the well and went inside the cave to wash up . Halden , as usual , stayed behind to wash the dishes . He slowed his movements deliberately , testing a suspicion that had been growing in his mind . 2/3 14:32 Tue , Dec 30 Chapter 13 Apologies and Uneasy Hearts First Calder , then me ... who's it going to be tonight ? 74 +20 Free Coins Night fell swiftly . Ardenia's instincts told her this might be the perfect chance to clear her name once and for all . After washing up , she debated whether to ask Halden to stay as a witness .

When she stepped out of the cave , Halden was crouched by the well , rinsing the dishes . Ardenia opened her mouth several times but couldn't bring herself to speak . Austen