Chosen Mate Of The Beastmen Empire

The chaos lasted only a moment before it settled. The guy who got hit tried to fight back but took a few more blows. Beaten worse, he gave up, shrinking into a corner with a bruised face.

In the clutch, none of his so-called brothers stepped up for him. They all looked away, pretending not to see.

No kidding-that kid was freaky. He'd stormed in alone before, and even their boss with a gun couldn't stop him. They'd all just get thrashed if they ganged up.

The vibe got weird and quiet. Even when they made Nyx record the ransom video, the kidnappers lacked any real menace.

Nyx scoped them all out and got a rough idea. Just a bunch of lowlife punks-a ragtag crew, not some big-time crime ring. They probably relied on this demon clan kid's skills to pull off her kidnapping.

Seafarion and Kai would likely track them down soon. Figuring this out, Nyx felt less nervous. This wasn't her first kidnapping, come to think of it. She had some experience and stayed pretty calm.

The kidnappers kept eyeing her, totally shocked that she wasn't crying yet.

After filming the threatening video for her family, she didn't flinch or skip a beat. She delivered her lines smoothly, like she was on a TV set or something.

With the hostage so chill, the kidnappers felt deflated. The burly guys who'd planned to mess with her lost interest, just. warning her, "Stay put, before filing out. The hoodie guy left last, not looking back.

The iron door clanged shut and locked tight from the outside, blocking out all light. The already dim room got darker. Nyx looked around-it was a small basement, damp and moldy, empty of furniture or windows. That iron door was the only way

out

She walked over and pushed it a few times, confirming it wouldn't budge. Giving up for now, she found a less filthy spot, folded her jacket to sit on, and settled down.

Her phone was long gone, taken by the kidnappers. She rested her chin in her hand, staring at the door, lost in thought.

She wondered what time it was and how long she'd been missing. Seafarion and Kai were probably looking for her by now. They must've been worried sick.

Even if they hadn't tracked the kidnappers yet, once the ransom message went out, it'd be easier to pinpoint her location.

While she was thinking, the iron door creaked, startling her. She thought, "That fast?'

Seeing a black shape squeeze through a crack it forced open, she snapped out of it, realizing she'd misjudged. It wasn't rescue—it was that demon.

He was a Dark Fox. No wonder he'd seemed familiar. From a distance, just by outline, he really wasn't far off from Helly. Pointy ears, fluffy tail, jet-black fur, and glowing eyes in the dark-he stared at Nyx, studying her closely.

Nyx studied him back. The light was too dim to see clearly, but she picked out the obvious stuff-his beast form was skinny, and his tail was only half there, like it'd been through something rough.

Nyx reached into her pocket, pulled out the sausage, and offered it. "Want some?"

Dark Fox's eyes widened, clearly thrown off by this move. Snapping out of it, he stepped back and refused flatly, "Put away your tricks-they won't work on me."

"Keep it for yourself," he sneered. "Who knows how long you'll be here? They might not even feed you."

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His tone was harsh, but that young voice and fluffy little body didn't faze Nyx. 87%1

She set the sausage aside and asked gently, "Why not go to Kai? He's got programs to help struggling demon clan members -jobs, basic supplies. If you can't work normally because you don't have an ID, he could set you up with a human identity.

"Shut up!" Dark Fox cut her off, bristling with embarrassment. “I'm not struggling! I can eat just fine! Don't mention Lord Kai again!"

'Lord Kai?' Nyx paused, caught off guard. She hadn't misheard-there was reverence in his tone. Her earlier guesses crumbled. She eyed Dark Fox, trying to figure out why he'd kidnapped her.

He glared back and decided to lay it all out since it'd come up. "They brought you here for money. I didn't. I want you to leave Lord Kai."

"Why?" Nyx asked, more confused. "Do you like Kai too and think I'm not good enough for him?" she guessed, following a stan's logic.

"What nonsense is that?" Dark Fox snapped, practically exploding. His fur puffed up as he darted over, inspecting her. "Are you clueless or just pretending? When demons pair with humans, they die young! Don't you know that?"

'Lord Kai has even revealed his demon clan identity to her-how could he not have told her something this big?' he thought.noveldrama

Nyx's eyes widened in shock. She really didn't know. She thought, 'What kind of rule is that?"

Seeing her stunned, Dark Fox eased his bared fangs but quickly showed them again. Right-this human chick was an actress with killer skills. He couldn't let her fool him.

Nyx ignored his shifting expressions, rubbing her forehead with a headache. "He never told me any of this. I'll talk to him."

Logically, it shouldn't work that way. Heavenly Law wouldn't set them an impossible test.

"Could it be a misunderstanding? Have you seen a demon clan die from being with a human?” she asked, her voice tense over her partner. Absentmindedly, she reached out and petted Dark Fox's fur.

Instantly, Dark Fox froze, nearly collapsing. He barely held himself up, wanting to bolt, but his legs wouldn't move.

Nyx snapped out of it, realizing her mistake, and pulled her hand back. She glanced at the scrawny fox, seeing through his fake calm from his back, and picked up the sausage again, unwrapping it and holding it out.

The smell hit the air fast. Dark Fox's stomach growled uncontrollably. He turned slowly, eyes full of disbelief.

"Eat it-it's safe. I made it myself," Nyx said, breaking off a piece and popping it in her mouth. It was tasty, just unsalted. "It's open now-not eating's a waste."

Demon clan were beasts at heart-self-control wasn't their strong suit, not like humans. After a short wait, Nyx felt her palm warm as Dark Fox snatched the rest of the sausage.

.He scurried off a bit, head down, munching quietly. He ate fast, gulping it down like he was starving or used to fighting for food. One sausage wasn't enough to satisfy him.

Even though he tried not to look greedy, Nyx seemed to read his mind and opened another one without hesitation. This time, Dark Fox ate slower.

But it didn't soften him up. After licking his chops, he went back to his cold stance.

"I haven't seen a demon clan die from being with a human, but the older ones all say it-passed down forever. Either way, I won't let you see Lord Kai again."

Humans were no good. She might smell nice, have soft hands, speak sweetly, and toss him a couple sausages, but that wouldn't trick him.

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This Nyx chick was slick-no wonder she had tons of fans and was a huge star. Kai falling for her charm was just a demon thing. He'd help Kai break up with her. Hearing Dark Fox admit he'd never seen the rumor play out, Nyx relaxed a bit. Sometimes rumors were just that-maybe Heavenly Law was testing their resolve

Human and fox sat there, each lost in thought, the room quiet for a while, Just as Nyx debated whether to keep persuading Dark Fox, the iron door rattled again. The lock clicked, and someone kicked it open with a "bang"

"Why's this door crooked with a gap

"Did Nyx bash it?"

"No way!"

"Where'd she get that strength?

Two big guys strolled in, chatting, Seeing Nyx sitting, crow-legged, they grinned. "Look, the pretty lady's still here-can't

runt"

The second he heard them, Dark Fox tensed, claws out, ready to fight. But the

two intruders were fixated on Nyx, ogling her, missing the fluffy shadow in the

dark.

One of them-the guy Dark Foz had just beaten-stared at Nyx, sneering as he closed in, cracking his knuckles. "Damn it, that kid's nuts-not even a touch allowed. Well, I'm gonna touch, and I'm going all in!" He wasn't taking that beating for. nothing

"Randy, really? Is that okay?" his buddy hesitated, unsure. They were just in it for the ransom-once they got the cash, they had to keep Nyx safe.

"What's there to fear!" Randy rolled his eyes, annoyed at his cowardice. "We've got her here-she's ours to mess with. Just don't kill her,"

Asking the boss first, he'd probably say no to sleeping with her. But if he did it first and asked later, the boss wouldn't punish him much.

"Chance like this doesn't come twice. You telling me you don't wanna taste a top- tier star?" said Randy.

Seeing his pal daydreaming, clearly tempted, Randy waved a hand. "Go shut the door. This place is soundproof-once it's closed, no one outside'll hear a thing." Just the three of them in here-Nyx could scream all she wanted, but no one would save her or ruin his fun this time.

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