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

Chapter 3 Handsome or Not , They Weren't Hers " Don't bother bringing me food again , " Ardenia said flatly . 3 079 +10 Free Coins She knew exactly how much her so - called mates despised her . She wasn't a masochist - why subject herself to their scowling faces every day ? So what if they were handsome ? They didn't belong to her . " What , gonna threaten to kill youself again ? Or are you devising another way to drug us again ? " Vesper snapped . " I'm warning you , Ardenia - ten days from now , at the Moon Tide Festival , I'm going to ask the chieftain to dissolve our bond .

Don't even think about pulling any of your filthy tricks . " On the Beastworld , females were rare , but as a proud Level 8 therian , Vesper could easily find a beautiful one if he wanted . Ardenia , though - she was ugly , troublesome , and exhausting . If she wasn't throwing herself off cliffs or hanging from trees , she was dosing one of them with drugs , trying to force them into copulation . It was maddening . Worse yet , she was unpredictable .

Aside from Calder , the others had moved their dens to the very top of the mountain , and even then , she somehow managed to climb all the way up just to drug them again . Vesper's look of disgust was plain as day . Ardenia caught it , sighed , and kicked aside the goat he'd tossed her way . Then , she picked up a rock from the ground , turned slightly , and hurled it upward - hitting a wild duck in mid - flight square in the head . The bird dropped dead instantly . Vesper stared , dumbfounded . Since when could she do that ? " Suit yourself , " she said coolly .

" If you're going to dissolve the bond , call the others too . " A forced marriage never ended well . She had no interest in clinging to anyone . If she had to adapt to this world , she would still rather find someone whose soul actually matched hers . Without another glance , Ardenia bent down , grabbed the duck , and walked away . Vesper frowned . Something about her felt off , but he couldn't quite say what . Still , he passed her message along to the others . The news that Ardenia had agreed to dissolve the bonds at the Moon Tide Festival sent the group into collective joy .

Finally , freedom ! Calder was especially relieved . Among her mates , his position was the most complicated - he'd been purchased by the chieftain from the coastal bay , so Ardenia had never treated him as an equal . Instead , she had drugged him the most , which had left his level completely stagnant . Among the merfolk , mating bonds were sealed through copulation . Though Calder had never touched her , the Wolf Tribe's custom required them to perform a bonding ceremony before the high priest .

In the eyes of the Beast God , that still counted - and now he'd have to explain that bond's dissolution as well . Just as the group was celebrating , a strange , mouthwatering aroma drifted through the air . And it wasn't just them - the entire tribe began poking their heads out of their caves . What's that smell ? " someone murmured . 1/3 13:04 Tue , Dec 30 GO Chapter 3 Handsome or Not , They Weren't Hers " Smells incredible ... like roasted meat - but I've never smelled roast that good before !

" 079 +10 Free Coins The scent was intoxicating , thick and rich , making everyone's stomachs growl . The five mates exchanged a glance and , without a word , followed the smell . What they found left them speechless . Ardenia was squatting beside a fire pit , roasting a duck . She turned it deftly over the flames , brushing some unknown mixture across the crisping skin . The golden - brown bird sizzled as fat dripped into the fire , sending up curls of fragrant smoke . It looked - and smelled - irresistible .

Vesper recognized the duck at once ; it was the same wild one she'd downed earlier . When did she learn to cook ?! Before , they had all hunted in turns to feed her . If they roasted the meat , she'd eat it ; if not , she'd leave it lying around until it rotted . " That's Ardenia ? " Calder asked in disbelief . " She can cook ?! " Vesper frowned slightly . " She's also awakened a wood - based ability . " The other four were instantly struck speechless , jaws practically hanging open . " What do you mean ? " the sly fox - usually the quietest among them - finally spoke up .

" Are you saying Ardenia's awakened an ability ? That's impossible . " " It's the truth . I saw it with my own eyes , " Vesper replied , pointing to the faint mark on his cheek . " She hit me with it . That duck she roasted - she took it down herself . " Calder , ever sharp , immediately seized on the key point . " Hold on . You're saying you got hit ? " Vesper shot him a glare and ignored the comment . Instead , Tobias Brumell fixed his emerald eyes on Ardenia , studying her quietly . Before anyone else could move , he stepped forward and approached her . " Do you need this ?

" he asked , holding out a small pouch of salt . Ardenia didn't answer right away . She simply squinted at him , taking in the sight of this tall man with ink- black hair and green eyes , far too handsome for his own good . Even dressed in a crude hide skirt , he exuded effortless charm . This is the original Ardenia's serpent mate , Tobias Brumell . Well , that girl really had it good , huh ? Or at least she would have , if she'd ever gotten anywhere with him . Seeing her staring openly like some lovesick fool , Tobias kept his tone neutral . " A little salt will make it taste better .

" Are you teaching me how to cook ? " she said with mock irritation , though she still accepted the pouch from him . Salt was a rare treasure in the Beastworld . For him to offer her some - willingly , at that - was a gesture of goodwill . And unlike the others , he hadn't looked at her with open disgust . That alone earned a flicker of respect from her . 2/3 13:04 Tue , Dec 30 G Chapter 3 Handsome or Not , They Weren't Hers Even I can barely stand to look at myself , yet he didn't flinch . 079 +10 Free Coins The salt was coarse .

Ardenia rubbed it between her fingers to break it down before sprinkling it evenly across the roasting duck . Instantly , the aroma deepened - rich , savory , irresistible . Without hesitation , she tore off half the bird and handed it to Tobias . " A fair exchange . " Tobias blinked in surprise . He hadn't expected that from the foul - tempered female he thought he knew . But the moment he took a bite , his eyes lit up . The duck skin was crisp and golden , the meat juicy and tender .

The flavor exploded in his mouth , and before he knew it , he was devouring it - gnawing through bones and all , completely forgetting decorum . The others could only watch , their throats bobbing as they swallowed hard . D * mn that Tobias . He'd always hated her the most , and now look at him - mooching a meal like it's nothing . Still ... judging by his face , it must taste incredible . The smell wafted over again , making the rest of them salivate . So good . Seriously , what kind of sorcery is that ? Of course , they could've just asked her for some .

But none of them could bring themselves to do it . Their pride simply wouldn't allow it . Compared to Tobias ' greedy devouring , Ardenia ate far more neatly . She blew gently on the hot meat and took small bites , her manners unexpectedly refined - even if her face wasn't . When she finished eating , she cleared a patch of ground and considered building a new fire pit for herself . But after scanning the area and thinking it through, she gave up the idea . Her techniques were still being suppressed ; venturing off alone could be dangerous .

After some hesitation , she steeled herself and went back to the original Ardenia's cave . With a deep breath , she began cleaning it out . The filth inside , though , was beyond salvation - she had to toss nearly everything out . It was simply too disgusting to keep . Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter. With a flair for crafting emotionally intense plots and unforgettable characters, she blends love, desire, and drama into every story she writes.

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