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

Chapter 21 Festival Pressure " If you like it , take it . I've got plenty more ! " Deria's eyes lit up . " Really ? Where did you get them ? " " From the Beast God , " Ardenia replied smoothly . 73 ) +20 Free Coins Deria nearly jumped out of her seat in response . " The chief said you'd been blessed by the Beast God's guidance - I didn't believe it at first , but it's true ! Ardenia , you should dissolve the bond . A female as gifted as you will have no trouble finding males who truly cherish you . " Niall's ears twitched . That's it . It'll all be over if I don't step in now !

With that , he sprang out of the basket and bared his teeth at her . Deria blinked in surprise . " What in the world - where did this crippled fox come from ? " " You're crippled ! " Niall snapped , speaking in human tongue as he hopped up onto the table , glaring with all the pride in the world . " Deria Fallensio , what exactly are you doing back here ? My female and I are getting along just fine now . We had misunderstandings before , but they're cleared up - and I'm not dissolving our bond . So stop trying to stir things up ! " Deria actually laughed , exasperated . " Stir things up ?

Huh , said the male who constantly calls Ardenia an ogre ! Now that she's changed , you're suddenly sorry ? Dream on ." Watching them argue , Ardenia couldn't help but laugh quietly to herself . She knew Deria wasn't genuinely trying to push her toward dissolution - she was just furious at how her mates had treated her before . Deria crossed her arms . " All right , Vukov , the Moon Tide Festival is coming up soon . If you're serious about not breaking the bond , tell me - what gift have you prepared for Ardenia ? " Niall snorted , turning his head away without answering .

The Moon Tide Festival was the Beastworld's second spring bonfire celebration - a ritual of fertility and devotion . On that day , therians prayed to the Beast God for healthy offspring . Males would offer gifts to their chosen females as a sign of affection - the more thoughtful the gift , the deeper their devotion . Deria knew exactly what she was doing - it was provocation , plain and simple . She was glad Ardenia's mates seemed to have changed their minds , but forgiveness couldn't come that easily . If they wanted to prove their sincerity , they'd have to do it at the festival .

1/3 14:33 Tue , Dec 30 Chapter 21 Festival Pressure : 73 +20 Free Coins Niall leapt down from the table , tail flicking in determination . " Fine . Just wait . I'll show her how serious I am . " Deria shrugged . " I'll be watching ." In the corner , the other three males exchanged uneasy looks . With the Moon Tide Festival fast approaching , time was not on their side . Halden was the first to bolt , and the others quickly followed suit . Deria peeked after them with a sly grin . " There's hope for them yet . " Ardenia sighed helplessly . Friends really do come with built - in bias .

The two women chatted for hours , long into the evening , until Deria finally left Ardenia's cave with visible reluctance . Before she went , Ardenia packed some of the beautiful tableware and stuffed extra food into her hands . Deria was moved to tears . She'd already been impressed by Ardenia's pottery , but the food- oh , the food ! The bright pepper fish made her cry as she ate , and the mushrooms she'd first mistaken for poisonous turned out to be so delicious her tongue could barely keep up . My best friend really is the best in the world .

Later that night , Ardenia took a bath , dried her hair , and lay down in bed . But Deria's words kept echoing in her mind . She had to admit - she was tempted . She'd lived a life of restraint in her past world ; maybe this time around , indulging a little wasn't such a sin . Besides , Deria wasn't wrong . With her new ability , she needed strong mates to protect her . It was dangerous to stand out in the Beastworld without powerful allies . Still , the thought of her ability made her scowl . They had to compress my techniques , didn't they ? I can't even use them freely ! Just great !

Her eyelids began to droop , and she drifted into a hazy sleep - until something wet brushed her hand . She jolted upright . Blinking drowsily , she saw a large white fox sprawled beside her bed . Without hesitation , she smacked him square across the muzzle . " Who said you could come up here ? " she grumbled . " My leg hurts , " Niall said pitifully , nuzzling his head against her chest in a blatant act of 2/3 14:34 Tue , Dec 30 73 Chapter 21 Festival Pressure affection - only to be kicked right off the bed . " Your nest's over there !

" she snapped , pointing toward the dog bed in the corner . +20 Free Coins Looking utterly aggrieved , Niall's tail curled around her calf . A shimmer of light rippled through him as he shifted into human form . Because of his fallen rank , his skin was pale as snow . Oh , for heaven's sake , Ardenia thought , tilting her head back in despair . No wonder people seriously become hopelessly soft ! Niall's white hair glowed faintly in the moonlight , his silver eyes gleaming like liquid metal .

Even his eyelashes were white too , framing eyes marked by twin moles that gave him a dangerously enchanting beauty . The original Ardenia really had taste , she thought helplessly . Every single one of them is drop - dead gorgeous . Catching the awe in her eyes , Niall smiled faintly and lifted her hand , pressing it against his firm , sculpted abs . His voice dropped low and seductive as silk . 14:34 Tue , Dec 30 ... ( Austen