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

Chapter 26 De - escalation 73 +20 Free Coins Ardenia gave a weary sigh . " I thought you were angry . I was planning to come later and make peace with you ." Her lips curved in a small smile . Every time she tried to talk to him , he would run off . Even if she wanted to stop him , she had to have the chance . She realized she liked Calder . Though he had a sharp tongue , he could also make pearls . Calder's eyes widened , his face lighting up as if her words reached straight into him . " You mean it ? You really thought about making up with me ?

" The stiffness in his shoulders slowly faded . Ardenia met his gaze and nodded . " Yes . Otherwise , I wouldn't be here ." Calder broke into a grin . His heart soared , light and free . " Then I forgive you , lady , " he said brightly . Ardenia froze . He stood taller than her , and that word - lady - made her cringe . No woman wanted to hear that . " Don't call me that . You're not a kid . " Calder's ears burned red . " In merfolk years , I just turned eighteen ." Barely grown up . That's a crime , original Ardenia . " You're bored of me already ? " Calder leaned in close .

His breath brushed against her ear , warm and slow . His voice slid out soft and deep , smooth like cashmere , " Do you want to see my cave ? " Ardenia had no idea what he was hinting at . She only pictured the steaming pool at the cave's mouth and , without thinking , nodded . The second she agreed , Calder's eyes lit up . He picked her up like she weighed nothing and walked straight inside . 1/4 14:34 Tue , Dec 30 Chapter 26 De - escalation 73 +20 Free Coins She was much thinner now . He could feel the difference . He remembered when she'd once sat down hard and almost crushed his leg .

Now she felt light , fragile even . The bumps on her face were gone . Her features had softened , turned striking in the dim light . The longer he looked , the more he couldn't look away . Ardenia felt heat crawl up her neck under his stare . She turned her head and said quietly , " Didn't you say you wanted to show me your cave ? If you keep holding me like this , I can't see anything . " " Huh ? But you did say yes to my invitation . " She blinked , a beat behind . " Yeah , I did . But you should probably let me down first ." Calder tilted his head and smiled .

" So you prefer the floor then ? " Something about that sounded wrong . He set her down on a rug of furs . His tone turned rich and coaxing . " Would you like to see my mer - pearl , sister ? " Oh , for Beast God's sake . Exactly what she thought . Ardenia pressed her palms to her face , hiding her burning cheeks . The first night she came here , she'd been the one in charge . She'd even slapped him across the face . " I don't want to see it . " That was the first thing she managed to say once her voice steadied . Calder looked like she'd kicked him . It was spring .

His mate sat right there in his arms , and she still refused to look at his mer - pearl . " I'm beautiful . You'll see if you just look , " he murmured , locking her in his arms again . He leaned in until there was barely space between them . His laughter brushed her ear , bright and taunting . " You were fearless that night . What's with the blush now ? " Ardenia slapped a hand over his mouth and hissed , " Stop talking . Not another word . " 2/4 14:35 Tue , Dec 30 Chapter 26 De - escalation Now she understood . None of her mates was an easy man .

Every one of them wanted to win , wanted control . 1200 Calder proved it best . One moment , he sulked ; the next he was asking her to look at his precious pearl . Look at it ? As if she would . Ardenia completely ignored the rules of the game . " I don't like it . " Her voice cut through the air , sharp and direct . She arched one brow , a sly gleam flashing in her eyes . Calder's voice broke . His strength vanished . He dropped beside her , his cheeks burning red while a faint smile tugged at his lips . " You're still fearless .

" Ardenia's lips curved higher , her lashes fluttering like wings . Watching him tremble , trying so hard to keep control , stirred a reckless urge inside her . In one fluid motion , she swung herself over him and sank her teeth into his throat , right where his pulse beat strong . Calder gasped , the sensation crashing through him like a live wire . His eyes filled with tears . His body shook beneath her hands . She knew exactly how to drive him mad . " Lady , I- " Her mouth left his skin , her breath warm against his car . " Quict . If you speak again , I'll set you on fire .

" Calder's head fell back . His arms barely held him up . He let her do whatever she wanted . Inside , every wound disappeared . The sting of rejection , the pride , the jealousy - all gone . 3/4 14:35 Tue , Dec 30 Chapter 26 De - escalation His female was touching him , soothing him , and making him forget the world . 73 + Austen