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

Chapter 23 Beast Core : It felt fresh and breathable , as if just wearing it brought a little life back into her . The clothes weren't old . 73 +20 Free Coins The reason they ended up crammed into the pocket space was simple - she'd been too lazy to put them away and just stuffed them all in at once . I need to find some time to sort out the pocket space . All that junk I've been hoarding has got to get organized , Ardenia thought . The moment Halden came back with his catch , his eyes froze , staring straight at it . Is it just me , or does Ardenia look extra stunning today ?

His Adam's apple bobbed as he set the gift down on the ground , then stepped forward and pressed a kiss to her lips . " I haven't brushed my teeth , " she said , pulling back slightly. " Doesn't matter . I still want one ," he replied , leaning in again for another kiss . When he finally let go , he held out a small bead to her . " It's a Moon Tide Festival gift ." Halden pressed his lips together , his eyes bright and focused on her . Ardenia frowned , but it didn't take long for her to realize exactly what he was offering . " This is your Beast Core ?

" In the tribe , once a bond is formed , a male therian will often give his Beast Core to a female as a sign of loyalty . Some choose not to , because once it's handed over , it's like giving someone their life . It's a gesture that takes immense trust . " You're not afraid ? " Ardenia asked , honestly surprised by how far Halden was willing to go . After all , they'd barely spent any real time together . " I'm not , " he said . " If I've chosen you , I have to give you everything , no holding back . " Aww , my heart's racing . He's totally teasing me .

Ardenia cleared her throat , trying to hide the fluttering in her chest . Then , on tiptoe , she leaned in and gave Halden a quick peck . " Return gift , " she said . ( 1/3 14:34 Tue , Dec 30 73 Chapter 23 Beast Core +20 Free Coins Before she could linger , she bolted . She was already mortified , and of course , she immediately ran smack into something solid and hard . Ardenia clutched her head , grimacing in pain , and when she looked up , her eyes met Vesper's icy glare . " Bad timing on my part ," Vesper said .

Something about the words made Ardenia's chest tighten , like she'd heard them before . Vesper's eyes were downcast as he stared at the Beast Core in her hands . His expression was dark , and he stayed silent for a long moment . Ardenia knew he wasn't exactly the easiest person to deal with . She was trying to figure out what to say when , out of nowhere , Vesper shoved a Beast Core into her hands . " A gift for the Moon Tide Festival , " he said . Ardenia froze , stunned , and didn't know what to say . The world around them seemed to go silent , utterly silent .

After handing her the Beast Core , Vesper just stood there . Seconds dragged by , and his expression grew darker and darker . Finally , he furrowed his brow , shoved his hands in frustration , and stormed off . Ardenia didn't quite understand what Vesper meant by that . He gives a Beast Core and then gets all pissed off . I just don't get it . At breakfast , Vesper was still sulking , his face a storm cloud . Sensing the tension , Ardenia nudged the Beast Core toward him . " You really didn't have to do that .

It's fine even if you hadn't given me the Beast Core , " she said , thinking maybe he was just reluctantly following a trend , which explained the bad mood . Smack ! The eating sticks in Vesper's hands snapped in half . He stared at Ardenia in disbelief , and then anger spiked even higher . his " What is wrong with him this early in the morning ? " Ardenia muttered , utterly baffled . She couldn't make sense of Vesper's moves at all . It's not like I absolutely need his Beast Core . It's fine if he doesn't give it - it's his choice .

Halden , who seemed to see right through everything , shook his head . " It's not that Vesper doesn't want to give you his Beast Core . He's just mad because you took it and didn't give him anything in return . " 2/3 14:34 Tue , Dec 30 Chapter 23 Beast Core He wasn't thrilled about it , but as a mate from Ardenia , Halden didn't want to see 73 . +20 Free Coins her upset . What ? Ardenia looked stunned . Wait , am I really that irresistible ? I can still remember how much Vesper used to despise me . Just now , the gift I gave Halden was a kiss . Does Vesper want a kiss from me , too ?

The moment that thought popped up , Ardenia shot it down . No way . Absolutely not . Halden shook his head when he saw the scene . After finishing his meal , he took it upon himself to handle the chores . Last night , Ardenia had given him a blanket , and he just assumed that meant he was basically living with her now . Once he finished the dishes , he stepped into the cave and straightened out the bedding . He noticed Ardenia had tidied it before , and he knew she liked folding her blankets just so . Ardenia's pillow is a pale blue linen , which is a nice match for mine .

She seems to really like blue . Halden couldn't get that blue top Ardenia wore this morning out of his head . The way the hem fluttered in the breeze - it wasn't just the fabric moving , somehow it had drifted right into his chest . " Hey , someone's feeling a little lovesick , huh ? " Niall crawled out of his den with that smug grin , teasing Halden . There was no hiding the bite in his tone . I see everything Halden did last night from my spot in the den . If I hadn't slipped on the steps , would I even give this leopard a chance ? Halden didn't say a word . He didn't even glance at Niall .

He just reached over and patted his own pillow . My stuff's on the bed , not in that trash heap . It's obvious what matters more . What's there even to argue about ? Austen