Chosen Mate Of The Beastmen Empire novel Chapter 348

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Even though Erik had once been reserved and avoided her for a while. Nyx had long since forgotten that awkward phase. 

The first impression had been the most memorable. 

When they first met, she had encountered the clumsy yet bold amnesiac Pale Wolf. On their first day together, he had dared to kiss her instinctively, and in her eyes, he had always been straightforward and impulsive like that. 

Over the years, it was always her rejecting him, never the other way around. Now, his avoidance stood out in stark contrast to his previous behavior. 

Nyx thought for a moment and suddenly had a bad feeling. She thought, “Oh no… Could it be that he hasn’t just hurt his leg? 

While nothing seemed obviously wrong on the surface, with the poison in his system, it was hard to say. 

The room grew silent. 

Erik faced the wall, took several deep breaths, and worried that his rejection might have upset Nyx. He hesitantly turned his head, only to meet eyes full of pity. 

A strange, inexplicable feeling rose inside him as he felt her gaze, his body tensing. He couldn’t quite pinpoint what was 

wrong. 

“Rest now; it’s getting late.” Nyx’s enthusiasm had faded, replaced with worry. 

She hesitated, holding off on checking his injured leg, intending to wait until he grew more familiar with her and trusted her 

more. 

“You sleep inside; I’ll sleep outside, alright?” Pale Wolf’s leg wasn’t convenient, so she would sleep outside to take care of him if needed during the night. 

Nyx didn’t say much, but Erik guessed what she was thinking, and a sour, swelling feeling filled his heart, though he couldn’t explain the sensation. 

“I’ll sleep on the outside.” He pushed Nyx towards the inside, then lifted his hand to smooth the bedding for her. “Arlong outside… if anything… I’ll call him. 

Neither of them mentioned that Nyx should return to her own room to sleep. Without saying a word, they both silently. turned the page on that matter and lay down on the same bed. 

The candlelight went out. 

Nyx had been tired all day, and as soon as she lay down, her eyes closed on their own, as if glued shut. She couldn’t open 

them no matter what. 

In the warmth of the blanket, with the male body beside her, her usually cold hands and feet, due to her poor circulation, finally found some warmth. It was the first time since coming to this world that she slept so soundly, her breathing soon becoming even and deep. 

Beside her, Erik lay stiffly with his eyes closed, nervously lying there, rigid, not daring to move a muscle, afraid of touching her. His mind was crystal clear, and he couldn’t fall asleep at all. 

The curtains swayed, and Nyx turned over in bed. An arm swung over without hesitation, pressing down on him. Erik suddenly opened his eyes. 

After a brief moment of stiffness, he gathered the courage to gently move the arm away, propped himself up, and reached to knock on the window, 

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The knocking sound was quiet, hoping not to disturb the person sleeping. Arlong was just outside the window, so he should be able to hear the summons. 

Erik knocked twice and then withdrew his hand. There was no response. 

He knocked twice more, but still no answer. 

Third time’s the charm, but when there was no response again, a flash of irritation appeared in his eyes. 

Outside, the night was deep. Arlong was sitting idly by the edge of the grass, watching the door in the center of the house. As expected, no one had come out. 

He had already guessed that Erik was probably upset over a woman. 

The next moment, the door suddenly swung open from the inside. A tall figure leaned on a cane, radiating an air of displeasure Arlong 

“Master?” Arlong gasped, nearly falling backward in shock. 

“What are you doing over there!” Erik’s tone was serious as he addressed his subordinate who had abandoned his post 

Arlong stood frozen, stuttering and unsure of what to say. 

He tried to calculate the time. He thought. It should still be early. How could it have ended so quickly? My master’s impotent?‘ 

He dared not speak this terrifying thought aloud, fearing that if he brought it up, he might bring misfortune upon himself. Lowering his head and avoiding eye contact, he quickly stepped forward. 

“Go get some water. I need a bath, Erik said. Since it was a rare mistake, Erik didn’t reprimand him further but simply added, “Don’t wander off next time.” 

Arlong lowered his head in acknowledgment, his mind a jumbled mess. 

He thought. “No wonder my master seems in such a bad mood. No wonder that, for all these years, he has never been interested in women. It turns out he has been trying to cover up his impotency with cold detachment 

The more Arlong thought about it, the clearer the logic seemed, and his face changed as he sighed repeatedly. 

For Erik’s dignity, and for the future of the Duke’s family, he must find a famous doctor, using all remedies–both medicinal and dietary. 

Erik leaned against the door, feeling a sudden chill on his back. He couldn’t help but sneeze, furrowing his brows 

He thought, Is my body really so weak that even a little cold wind can make me catch a chill? It seems I’ve really been neglecting my physical training lately. 

Starting tomorrow, he decided to get back to exercising, to strengthen his body. His legs were ruined, but he couldn’t let his whole body go to waste. 

“The reason I want to get stronger isn’t because she keeps looking at me with an appraising gaze, as he thought, Erik quietly lifted his hand and touched his muscles. 

Fortunately, although he had lost some of his previous strength, it wasn’t enough to embarrass him in front of her. If he was given some time, he could get back to his former state. 

Footsteps approached, breaking the silence. Several figures entered the yard, led by Arlong 

The servants carried two buckets of hot water, and the maids held towels and bath powders, along with clean underwear for 

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both men and women. 

Seeing them, Erik snapped back to reality and propped up his cane. “Keep it down,” 

He hissed, lowering his voice to remind them. “The lady is sleeping.” 

The maids exchanged confused glances, unsure of what to do. 

They were here to assist Nyx with her bath, but if she was asleep, they couldn’t do it. 

“Put it down and go. Erik waved them away. 

Since it was Erik’s orders, everyone did not question it and followed his instructions 

Erik watched them leave and, after they exited the door, he picked up a soft towel from the table. He dipped it in hot water. wrung it out, and carefully sat by Nyx’s bedside, gently pushing her hair aside. He cautiously wiped her face with the towel. 

He was as careful as possible, holding his breath instinctively. 

Nyx was deep in sleep, unaware of the disturbance. Her chest rose and fell rhythmically. 

Wiping her face just once didn’t seem enough. 

Erik continued to wipe her face repeatedly, and finally used a dry towel to absorb the moisture, awkwardly dabbing a little powder onto her freshly cleaned face. 

The scent of the powder was so strong it made him want to sneeze. When he opened the lid, he couldn’t help but frown. But when the thin layer was applied to Nyx’s face, it immediately became more tempting, even making him consider tasting it 

In a moment of distraction, the calluses on his hand rubbed against his skin. Nyx furrowed her brow in her sleep, turned over, and faced away from the helpless male, seemingly ignoring him. 

Erik quickly withdrew his hand, his heart racing, and it took him a while to calm down. 

He thought. She hasn’t woken up… It’s a good thing she’s still asleep… 

He dipped a bit more of the powder on his hand, remembering the earlier lesson, and moved more cautiously. He gently touched her delicate, though not very fleshy, face, and carefully applied it from her forehead down to her sharp chin. 

He thought, ‘She’s so thin. 

When she was eating earlier, he had noticed which dishes she ate more of. They seemed to suit her taste, so he thought he could ask the kitchen to make more of those in the future. He thought maybe it would help her put on some weight. 

While planning in his mind, Erik patiently finished applying the powder to Nyx’s face, then wiped her arms, then moved from her inner thighs down to her ankles, gently wiping her feet. 

As for other areas, he didn’t dare touch them. After hesitating for a long time, he still didn’t dare change Nyx into fresh clothes. 

Going back and forth, he had used several cloths, and in the process, he forgot about himself. It wasn’t until he finished. cleaning Nyx, tucked the blanket around her, that he realized he had used up all the cloths and hadn’t kept one for himself. 

It was just a few cloths, so asking someone to bring more would be a bit of a hassle. 

He hesitated for half a second but then, with a red face, Erik convinced himself to pick up the used cloths from Nyx 

Having spent so much time on Nyx, he found the water in the bath had already cooled, but he didn’t plan on having it changed. 

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Actually, the cold water was just right for him now. It would help clear his mind 

He turned over and stepped into the bath, closed his eyes, and sank into the water, a bit frustrated that it wasn’t cold enough to clear his chaotic thoughts. 

This time. Arlong stayed quietly by the window. When he heard the call, he immediately responded and summoned the servants to remove the items. 

Watching the group leave. Arlong scratched his head in confusion. He had thought that Erik had already gone to rest, but it seemed he was only just finishing his bath. 

Arlong thought. This bath did take quite a while. If he has bathed with the Lady and lasted this long, then the master is truly impressive. I wouldn’t need to worry about helping the master recover his health 

But he had just been outside the window and hadn’t heard Nyx’s voice at all. 

Arlong couldn’t make sense of it, and he didn’t dare ask Erik directly if he had some hidden illness. After thinking for a moment, he decided it was best to first help the master replenish his health. 

He thought. Even if the master isn’t sick, it would still be good to improve his health. The lady has just married and. If she could give the master a child soon, he would surely be pleased. Since his leg injury, the master hasn’t been happy for a long 

time. 

With the idea of a joyful occasion in mind, Arlong picked up a twig and began drawing on the ground, considering what to ask the kitchen to prepare for tomorrow. 

Inside the room. Erik sat quietly by the bed for a moment, letting the chill in his body dissipate before lying down again. 

The bed was already cold. 

As soon as he climbed under the blanket, Nyx immediately moved closer to the warmth, pressing her cold hands and feet against him. 

Erik couldn’t help but frown, grabbing her troublesome hands and holding them to his chest. But he couldn’t do anything about her equally mischievous feet, which he couldn’t avoid, and they ended up stepping on him.