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

Chapter 27 Intimacy : 73 ' +20 Free Coins Her hands slid down his neck , soft and slow . Her lips followed , leaving delicate kisses that made his chest rise and fall faster . Calder's eyes glimmered dark red as he fought to stay composed . The tension was torture . His breathing quickened . With a sudden movement , he flipped them , pinning her under him . His gaze locked on her face , burning . " Can I ? " His tone was low , desperate . " After the Moon Tide Festival , okay ? " Ardenia's voice was gentle . She wasn't rejecting him . She simply wanted him to wait . Calder was special .

He needed time . " You don't want me ." His voice cracked , raw and wounded . The thought hit him hard . Had his past words hurt her that much ? He hesitated , then reached into his coat and pulled out a small pearl . It shimmered faintly under the dim light . He held it out with both hands . " A gift for the Moon Tide Festival . I know I've said things that hurt you . But this is my life . If I ever make you angry again , crush it . " " Calder , you're giving this to me ? You're really not afraid ? " Ardenia stared at the pearl in her hand . Her heart softened .

For him , this was everything . He was too honest , too open . Once he decided to give himself , he did it completely . Even after what the original Ardenia had done . " I'm not afraid . " Calder's voice was steady . His eyes were full of devotion . Then he pulled her close against his chest . Ardenia tucked the pearl away , then looped her arms around his neck . Her fingers brushed something cool . She looked up as he tilted his head , noticing the shining chain resting on his collarbone . It glimmered faintly , tiny pearls and strange beads linked together , trailing down his chest .

At the center , a deep blue stone sparkled under the cave's light . It was refined , luxurious , and suited him flawlessly . 1/3 14:35 Tue , Dec 30 ... ଝ ଛ ( 73 ) Chapter 27 Intimacy +20 Free Coins Ardenia had bought that chest chain months ago , back when she was still in the city . It had cost . her six months of pay . Because of her reputation , she'd never dared to wear it . It ended up locked away , covered in dust . She never imagined it would fit Calder so perfectly . The air between them grew heavier .

His skin looked pale and flawless , but the chain across his chest turned him into something else entirely . He looked like sin carved into perfection . Still , the shimmer felt too bold . Ardenia's eyes lingered on him for a while . Then she reached for a white linen shirt and slipped it over his shoulders , smoothing the fabric down . That kind of quiet seduction was far more dangerous . Calder looked at the gem resting against his collarbone . His cheeks flushed . " Is this made just for me ? " He remembered the fork shaped like a snake that Ardenia had once given Tobias .

He'd been jealous for weeks . But this time , he had something better . " It's only for you . " Her answer made Calder's eyes sparkle . He cupped her face and kissed her . " Thank you , lady . I love it . I'll wear it every day . " He was born a merfolk , drawn to anything that glimmered . Even underwater , his kind adorned themselves with shells and pearls . But nothing compared to what she'd given him . Even the clothes he wore now were different . The fabric wasn't hide . It felt soft and cool against his skin , like silk touched by air . Ardenia motioned for him to stand .

She adjusted the fit of the shirt and tied the straps neatly at his side . When she finished , she nodded , satisfied . " Glad you like it . Now come eat with me . " A family meal had to be complete . Calder nodded with bright enthusiasm . He darted out of the cave and stopped by the hot spring , excitement glowing on his face . He leaned forward to see his reflection , but the rising steam blurred it . The sunlight caught the necklace , scattering bright light in all directions . He gleamed like a rare crystal .

Ardenia crossed her arms and leaned against the cave wall , a small smile playing on her lips as 2/3 14:35 Tue , Dec 30 Chapter 27 Intimacy she admired her beautiful merfolk showing off like a peacock . He was hers . Completely . They walked back hand in hand . 73 +20 Free Coins As they made their way through the tribe's camp , heads turned . Murmurs followed them like a ripple through calm water . " When did Ardenia and Calder get so close ? I thought she couldn't stand him . " " What's that around his neck ? That thing's stunning .

And his clothes aren't even leather ." " She's unbelievable . She's managed to charm every one of her mates already . She must have the Beast God's blessing . She has an ability and knows mate taming . I'm asking her for advice next time I see her . " " She looks thinner now , doesn't she ? " " Not just thinner . She looks prettier too . " " Prettier ? You're joking . The only thing she looks like is a pig trying to act classy . " Iris ' voice sliced through the chatter , full of spite . Her father was the tribe's witch doctor .

He couldn't summon abilities , but he knew every plant , every cure , and people respected that . Which meant Iris feared no one . She stared at Ardenia's back , her eyes dark with envy . That power should have been hers . She was the witch doctor's daughter . Beautiful . Refined . Noble . So what if Ardenia was the chief's Austen