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

Chapter 172 Taking A Peek ༣ (5༡ +5 Free Coins Calder washed with careful motions, his movements light and patient. His cheeks carried a soft blush, and in the late sunlight, his profile seemed warm and gentle. Ardenia brushed her fingertips across his cheek in a tiny stroke. Calder murmured, "Ardenia..." Tobias crossed his arms, mud still streaking his legs since he hadn't washed yet. He crouched in front of Calder with a scowl. "If I hadn't shown up, were you about to lean in for a kiss?" Talking wasn't enough-he even started using his hands.

Calder's face flushed red, and he could only call out helplessly, "Ardenia..." As expected, Ardenia lifted her hand and tapped Tobias lightly, pretending to be stern. "Let go, or I'll get upset." "Ardenia, don't be mad at me!" Tobias looked a little pleased with himself, clearly feeling like he had played that moment well. Then, in the next second, he was sent straight into the river, courtesy of Niall's kick. "You are d*mn noisy. I'm already tired, and you still want to mess around? You think you're merfolk now? Got a nice singing voice?" Even he didn't dare mimic it.

Tobias, on the other hand, actually tried. The man was truly thick-skinned. "Where's Vesper?" Ardenia asked. "Vesper's helping Scott move the seedlings. Deria's family doesn't have many fields, so we planned to finish today. And her cubs are due in two days, so Scott's anxious," Niall said. "Alright. Then, let's head back first." The two families had always come and gone like this. It had already become normal, so Ardenia didn't say much more. Dinner was made in double portions. Ardenia prepared two large jars of shrimp paste-one for Deria's household-and marinated some rhinoceros meat.

She separated everything into food boxes, tucked them into the basket frame, and added fresh tomatoes and potatoes from the little garden. Niall's back felt heavier with every step. "Quick in and out. If the pasta sticks, they won't taste good." "Got it. I'll be right back." Niall smiled softly, then took a quick sniff. The scent of potatoes was unbelievably tempting. Ardenia had added honey-it must have tasted wonderful. He slipped out the door at an easy pace. Vesper still hadn't returned yet. Hearing movement by the river, Ardenia walked over quietly...

1/3 12:46 Wed, Jan 21 Chapter 172 Taking A Peek 50 +5 Free Coins Vesper's hearing had always been sharp. In an instant, he sensed Ardenia standing behind the tree trunk. He curved his lips in a faint smile and didn't call out to her. The sky was dimming into evening, and the silver wolf's silhouette stood against the water-steady, disciplined, unmistakably strong in presence. Oh no! Ardenia covered her mouth at once. She hadn't meant to peek at all of him. Using it and actually observing it up close were very different matters. Vesper was still wearing the boxers Ardenia had sewn for him.

Even after she had adjusted the size, it still looked a little snug. She tried not to stare. Tried. Maybe... just one more glance... He really does favor the right side, huh? "Ardenia." Vesper's voice came right on time. In the blink of an eye, he moved and appeared in front of her. "Ah!" Ardenia jumped. She had completely forgotten he could move that fast. "Watching me wash up?" Vesper's tone was husky, the kind that carried an effortless charm. His gaze dropped to her face-flushed from being caught-and the corner of his lips lifted.

He didn't realize she had been staring for a moment too long at his lower body, at the droplets sliding down his abs, the way the water traced its path across his hips. Ardenia's thoughts fizzed and short-circuited. Before she could stop herself, she reached forward and gripped him. Vesper froze for a second. The truth was, he had always known she was bold. Ardenia tilted her face up with a mischievous grin. "It's so big" This time, the blush belonged to him. He gathered her into his arms, his voice dropping faintly. "Little female... do you know what you're doing?" "Yep.

I'm teasing you." Straightforward as always. "Ardenia... don't move..." His s shifted toward her lips for half a beat. A drop of wate slid from her hair and onto his throat. 2/3 12:46 Wed, Jan 21 M 50 +5 Free Coins Chapter 172 Taking A Peek Ardenia released her hold, rose on tiptoe, and gave him a light kiss. "Dinner time," she whispered. Before he could react, she slipped out from under his arm and dashed away. By the time Halden returned-dust still on his shoulders from work-he stepped out just in time to catch Ardenia in his arms as she hurried past.

He glanced ahead and saw Vesper walking back slowly. One look told him everything. "Playing with fire, aren't you?" "What? He's got a perfectly good bathhouse, but he insists on the river. How is that my fault?" Ardenia said with confidence. "True. Then, Vesper's at fault. He shouldn't tempt you," he replied with a quiet laugh. He ruffled her hair and lifted her effortlessly into his arms. Ardenia circled her hands around his neck. Freshly washed snow-leopard scent lingered faintly on him- steady, warm, reassuring. Honestly, she was a little overwhelmed. They were all far too perfect.

O 3/3 Liam Prescott