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

Chapter 20 Deria Returns : Niall was stunned . Just how many surprises does Ardenia still have up her sleeve ? 74 +20 Free Coins He'd already thought her awakening a wood - based ability was impressive enough - but now she had a pocket space too ? Holy hell , my female's amazing ! Ardenia noticed the way he was staring , but didn't bother hiding anything . Things were different now - the misunderstandings had been cleared ; she no longer felt the need to keep secrets from him . Springtime in the Beastworld truly overflowed with bounty .

Ardenia couldn't help but marvel at it all as she foraged . She even discovered two peppercorn trees - a major find ! The fruits weren't ripe yet , but she still broke off a few branches and tucked them into her pocket space . Bright pepper fish , she thought , grinning . That's going to be so good . The mountains were also blanketed in raspberries , and her basket filled up quickly . By the time she headed home , her harvest was overflowing . On the way back , she caught a few fish from the stream , but just as she neared her cave , someone called her name . " Ardenia ! Ardenia !

" A young woman sat astride a magnificent snow lion , waving cheerfully at her . Ardenia blinked , recognizing her instantly . Deria Fallensio - the original Ardenia's one and only true friend . Back in the day , she'd often helped her out , bringing her gifts and food when others turned away . Deria belonged to the Wolf Tribe , but she had always been rebellious by nature . She could never stay put , wandering far beyond her tribe for most of the year .

Even Quincy couldn't rein her in - after all , she was the genius who'd invented the crossbow , giving the Wolf Tribe a powerful edge in defense . As she approached , Deria jumped down from the snow lion . Dressed in a soft leather skirt and wearing a small flower crown , she looked almost like a little woodland spirit from another world . The snow lion behind her transformed instantly into human form - a towering therian nearly six and a half feet tall . Catching Ardenia's glance , Deria flushed a little .

" Ardenia , this is my mate , Ventor Elyan of the 1/3 14:33 Tue , Dec 30 Chapter 20 Deria Returns -20 Free Coins Snow Lion Tribe . He's a level eight therian . I ran into some trouble while I was out , and he's the one who saved me . " " You've been gone for ages this time , " Ardenia said warmly . Deria rolled her eyes . " You're one to talk ! The chief wrote me a letter saying you're planning to dissolve your bond with your mates and asked me to talk some sense into you . " Ardenia smiled . " And what do you plan to say ? " " What else ? Those mates of yours don't treat you right .

Aside from accusing you of drugging them , what have they ever done for you ? All that strength and not one of them could protect their own female . Ardenia , come with me . Ventor's best friend is a great guy - I'll introduce you . " Truly a best friend - always ready to help her leave , never to patch things up . In the basket , Niall darkened with jealousy . Everything this woman said grated on his nerves . Deria , meanwhile , threw her arms around Ardenia and rubbed against her affectionately . " Ardenia , I missed you so much !

You've lost weight - don't tell me your mates haven't been feeding you properly ? " Her expression darkened immediately . Those useless beasts ! They're not even providing for their own female now ?! " Come on , I'm telling the chief about this - they've gone too far . " Deria didn't care about the details ; she just worried Ardenia had starved while she was gone . Ardenia laughed . " Deria , I'm fine . I've just been losing weight on purpose . Haven't you noticed anything different about me ? " The kindness in Deria's eyes warmed her deeply . Alas , she'd replaced the original Ardenia .

" You've lost weight - and you're beautiful now . Those lumps on your face are gone , " Deria said with heartfelt joy . She was truly happy for her friend's transformation . The two women fell easily into conversation , words spilling out like a river . Deria turned to Ventor . " You've already been to my cave , right ? Go on back for now . I'll chat with Ardenia for a while and come home later . " Ventor nodded silently , reluctant but obedient , and headed off . " Your mate seems quite attached to you , " Ardenia teased .

" I didn't expect you , of all people , to 2/3 14:33 Tue , Dec 30 Chapter 20 Deria Returns bond so soon . " Deria's cheeks flushed red . " Ventor's different . He's kind - and not like other therians . " Seeing her friend's happiness , Ardenia couldn't help smiling . " And handsome too ." They exchanged a knowing glance , laughter bubbling between them like old times . 73 +20 Free Coins In the basket , Niall's fur bristled . He couldn't believe his female was complimenting another male - right in front of him . Unforgivable !

Deria , still amazed by Ardenia's transformation , looked around the tidy cave . It used to be that she had to help clean it for her , but now Ardenia managed everything perfectly on her own . That filled her with both pride and tenderness . " You've really grown , Ardenia . I'm proud of you . " Ardenia set down her things and pulled Deria to sit beside her . " Guess we all have to grow up sometime . " She washed a handful of fresh raspberries and offered them to her friend . Deria's eyes lit up the moment she saw the delicate bowl they were in . " Ardenia , where did you get these ?

I've never seen pottery this fine in my life ! " 3 Austen