Chapter 45
Chosen Mate of the Beastmen Empire by Lewis Reed
Chapter 45 Aurelius turned his head, refusing to look at the photo in silence.
94%1 Aureliusâs father and mother often recommended noble females to him, showing him their photos and asking if he liked any. If he did, theyâd arrange for them to meet immediately.
In the past, Aurelius had no interest in choosing a mate, but out of respect for his parents, he would usually glance at the photos and politely state that none were his type.
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But this time, he didnât even look. He already had someone he loved, and he was completely loyal to herâhe wouldnât even look at another female.
The Emperor patiently continued to persuade, âThis female is different. She can awaken Sâlevel mental power. Before that happens, you should meet her and win her heart.â
âSorry,â Aurelius spoke calmly. âI already have a female I like. I wonât betray her.â
Whether an Aâlevel female or an Sâlevel female, none could compare to the warm, soft embrace of the female in his dreams.
The Emperor frowned. âYouâve never been together, so how can you talk about betrayal?â
During the outâofâcontrol phase, a male was no different from a beast, and it was impossible for him to develop feelings for a female. Even if Aurelius had liked a female during that time, they certainly hadnât been together.
âMeet Nyx, just once. Youâll like her,â the Emperor once again recommended Nyx to Aurelius.
She was gorgeous and supposedly a sweetheartâit was obvious why Felix was so into her.
âNo,â Aurelius firmly retorted, âI wonât like her.â
Aurelius had no idea that his words would soon come back to bite himâhard.
Aurelius remained chaste for the female in his dreams, while the female he longed for was now cuddling up to others, trying to alleviate her depression over a catâs departure.
Nyxâs one hand was holding a small snow fox, the other holding a large snow leopard.
She blissfully soaked in the hot springs on the snowy mountains, squinting her eyes.
The mist from the hot springs quickly formed a layer of frost on her eyelashes, and the little snow fox tried to lick it off, only to be caught and rolled around as Nyx playfully groomed it.
Clearly jealous of the snow fox, the snow leopard deliberately swung its tail from side to side, practically begging Nyx to reach out and grab it.
The fluffy tail tickled her nose, and Nyx couldnât help but chuckle.
A chubby rabbit passed by, ignoring the intimidation from the fox and leopard, and bumped right into Nyxâs arms, pressing against her.
Nyx petted the silly rabbit a few times, gave it a light pat on the backside, and let it go.
The sight of her joy seemed to melt away some of Felixâs usual severity.
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Chapter 45 âIf you like them, you can take them home and raise them,â he suggested.
Nyx shook her head, letting go of her grip.
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The snow fox and snow leopard were both purely wild animals, and their home was the vast wilderness; they shouldnât be confined in a small yard.
+13 The snowâcovered mountains stretched out as far as the eye could see, a vast white blanket. The snow fox darted into the trees and vanished. A moment later, it was back, a string of bright berries dangling from its mouth, which it offered to Nyx.
Nyx smiled and praised, âGood boy,â taking the bright red berries.
Seeing that, the snow leopard took off into the woods and was back in a flash, totally out of breath, and chucked a dead rock goat down in front of Nyx with a thump.
Nyx jumped in surprise, then laughed helplessly as she rubbed its fluffy head.
The snow leopard grumbled, looking pleased but also nudging the goat closer to her, as if urging her to eat.
It not only shared its food willingly but also generously allowed Nyx to eat first, almost defying animal instincts.
Nyx wasnât hungry and didnât have the habit of eating wild game, but the fluffy, sincere gesture made it hard for her to refuse.
âFelix,â she looked at Felix for help.
Felix quickly took the rock goat the snow leopard had brought.
Although the snow leopard warily watched every move he made, it didnât stop him from handling the prey.
With his back to Nyx, Felix shielded her from seeing the bloody sight, quickly skinning and boning, cutting out the tenderest piece of meat for her, leaving the rest for the snow leopard. He asked Nyx, âHow would you like it cooked?â
Even though this was a lowâdevelopment planet, Felixâs personal guards were stationed here yearâround. The Snow Mountain hot springs were developed like a resort, with all the necessary amenities. Though everyone usually drank nutritional supplements, there were also automatic cooking devices.
Nyx didnât trust the automatic cooking devices much, fearing they might ruin the snow leopardâs heartfelt offering.
âLetâs have a barbecue,â she said, standing up from the hot spring with a splash. Water droplets clung to her long, straight thighs.
A pure white flash appeared before Felixâs eyes, and he swallowed hard.
Nyx, oblivious, dried her body, quickly changed clothes, and approached Felix. âFelix, where is the kitchen?â
She had a faint fragrance about her, a subtle scent that teased the male senses. Felix, in his prime, couldnât resist such teasing.
Every smile and frown from Nyx sent his imagination spiraling.
For the first time in his life, he clearly felt that he, too, was a male driven by primal urges, with a strong and overwhelming desire for courtship.
Looking into those pure, bright eyes, Felix forced himself to suppress the erratic thoughts and maintain his composed and reliable image, though his raspy voice betrayed him. âFollow me.â
Freshly sliced marinated lamb was placed on a sizzling hot grill, cooking until it emitted a satisfying sizzle and the smell of 2/4 08:34 Thu, 13 Feb 3 3 M Chapter 45 oil.
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Nyx, normally disgusted by greasy barbecue, found herself oddly intrigued by the intense aroma. She obediently took a seat, snapping a few quick photos while she waited for Felix to dish up.
+13 Perfect timing; she had also taken some photos while in the hot spring. After picking out her favorites, she posted them on her StarNet personal space, setting the privacy to âfriends only,â just like Felix had done.
Nyx posted: [Out having fun with Felix.]
There were four pictures attached below the post: Snowâcovered mountain peaks, wild animals, Felix focused on grilling meat, and a selfie.
Nyxâs list of friends was just a few.
The photos were quietly sent out, expecting little response, but to her surprise, everyone was very supportive. Even the old professors from the Imperial Military Academy liked them.
[Are those wild animals? Be careful!]
Chris, unaware of Nyxâs special affinity for animals, couldnât help but express concern in the comments, even though he knew Felix wouldnât let the young female be in danger.
A few other professors were concerned about her health.
Nyx awkwardly thanked them.
The only one who hadnât responded was Kian. He seemed to have completely disappeared.
Nyx furrowed her brows.
The messages she had sent earlier still hadnât received a reply. She sent another message asking Kian: [Are you okay?]
There was no response.
On the other side of the chat, Kian stared silently at Nyxâs message. His fingers trembled, and his mind was in turmoil. He had left Central Planet and was no longer a student at the Imperial Military Academy. He was now a Space Pirate.
The Space Piratesâ territory, much like the Underground Arena, had advanced counterâsurveillance equipment. Even if he responded to Nyxâs message, the Empire couldnât trace the signal.
But he didnât dare respond. He shouldnât be involved with Nyx anymore.
Nyx would soon learn that he had become a wanted criminal in the Empire, even a notorious Space Pirate. He feared that Nyx might be disappointed in him by then.
Kian carefully clicked on the photo Nyx shared.
She looked so happy.
His gaze landed on Nyxâs selfie, and his pupils trembled violently.
In the photo, sunlight bathed her in a golden glow, looking breathtakingly beautiful. A hint of blue on her neck resembled shimmering spring water.
08:34 Thu, 13 Feb 8 BM Chapter 45 That was the necklace he had given her.