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

Chapter 19 The Fox's Little Scheme 74 +20 Free Coins " You won't dissolve the bond anymore ?! " Tobias was stunned . He had been looking forward to sitting back and watching Halden drive Vesper off , but instead , Vesper not only stayed - he flat- out declared he wasn't going to dissolve the bond anymore . " Wait , the Moon Tide Festival is the day after tomorrow , " Tobias said quickly . " Don't say things you'll regret just because Halden got under your skin . I know you've never liked Ardenia . How about this - if it helps , I'll back out instead .

I won't dissolve the bond , and the rest of you can go ahead with the original plan , all right ? " Ardenia turned and shot him a glare so sharp he snapped his mouth shut instantly . It was strange - whenever he looked at her now , his knees just went weak . " There's no need to ' back out . ' Everything stays as planned for the festival ! " At those words , Halden panicked . He immediately grabbed her hand . " But I've been keeping night watch for you ! You're really kicking me out too ?

" Meanwhile , Niall , lounging in the dog bed with a piece of meat , thought the whole thing was wildly entertaining . Now this is dinner theater . among the the group , His foxlike a sly grin tugging at his lips . Have they all lost their darted eyes minds ? Fighting over that ogre ? What's even the appeal ? And then - he got smacked . Ardenia grabbed him by the scruff and gave him two sharp swats . " You live off me and still have the nerve to laugh at me ? " Halden sat up straighter , expression solemn . " Either way , I'm not going through with the dissolution .

" Tobias chimed in , " I thought when you gave me this fork , it meant you liked me ! Ardenia , I'm your mate ; I don't want to leave you . So what if you're a bit plump or plain ? I don't care . The misunderstandings are cleared up now , right ? If you're still upset , just say so - hit me , scold me , I'll take it . " Vesper added firmly , " Me too . " Ardenia stared at the three of them , scratching her head in disbelief . " What's wrong with you guys - you have some kind of fetish for ugly females ?

" "A capable female doesn't need beauty to prove her worth , " Halden said , eyes full of tenderness 1/3 14:33 Tue , Dec 30 Chapter 19 The Fox's Little Scheme as he gazed at her . But she didn't feel moved - only horrified . +20 Free Coins " Do whatever you want . I've got things to do . " Grabbing the basket beside her , Ardenia fled the scene as fast as she could . What's with these therians ? Are none of them picky anymore ? she sighed , trudging into the woods . It had rained the night before , and mist still lingered among the trees .

She figured she might as well look for some mushrooms ; after days of eating nothing but meat , she was craving something else . Back at the clearing , the three males were still locked in a silent standoff . Niall glanced between them , his amber eyes flashing mischievously before he trotted off to follow Ardenia . The rain - washed forest was bursting with life . Mushrooms sprouted everywhere in clumps and clusters . Just seeing them made Ardenia's mouth water . " A - picking we will go ... A - picking we will go ... " she hummed softly as she walked .

Behind her , Niall's fox ears twitched . For the first time , he saw something almost graceful in that plump figure . He thought of how she'd held him the night before , and how gently she'd treated him since then . She doesn't like those others ... maybe she likes me . Why else would she be so kind ? Ardenia moved quickly , surprisingly light on her feet . A faint green glow shimmered around her , and sweat beaded along her forehead . Niall narrowed his eyes . She's really slimmed down- her face looked smoother too , the old lumps and blemishes completely gone .

No wonder those idiots changed their minds about her . Then he remembered what she'd said that morning , and his expression darkened . An idea struck him . Without hesitation , he suddenly twisted his hind leg - snapping it clean . " Waaaahhh ! " A sharp , pitiful cry tore through the forest . Ardenia whipped around in shock to find Niall sprawled on the ground , pinned under a fallen branch . Blood stained his once - white fur , and his amber eyes looked up at her full of pitiful despair . He whimpered softly , the picture of helpless misery . Her brows drew together .

" Why did you follow me ? Don't you realize you're still weak from your rank fall ? " Her tone was scolding , but her hands were gentle as she gathered him into her arms . Soft 2/3 14:33 Tue , Dec 30 Chapter 19 The Fox's Little Scheme green light flowed from her palms , wrapping around his injured body . So warm ... 4774 74 +20 Free Coins Niall half - closed his eyes , nuzzling against her chest , breathing in that sweet , distinctly feminine scent . His mind buzzed with wild thoughts , but his face showed nothing . He only let his body go limp , pretending to be utterly weak .

Ardenia placed him carefully in the basket strapped to her back , her wood - based power floating around them like a breeze . Niall found it boring to lie there - being held was better . Restless , he tugged playfully at a strand of her hair , twirling it between his paws . Her hair smelled nice now , nothing like before when it had been full of lice . By the time Ardenia was done , she had gathered a good pile of mushrooms , a few mulberries , and a bundle of wild onions - roots and all , since she planned to start a vegetable patch later .

That way , she wouldn't have to forage every time she wanted something fresh . She'd also found plenty of wild fruits , all of which she tucked neatly into her pocket space before heading home . 3/3 Austen