I felt so tired because of last night. My body ached so much and was full of marks left by the four beasts during our first night together. Dylan stood up early to get dressed properly, then fixed my necklace and placed it back on my neck while gently locking its back part. "Go back to sleep. You need more rest. I have something to attend to, but I'll be back in a bit to bring your breakfast," Dylan muttered as he gently kissed my forehead. I was still sleepy, so I closed my eyes as soon as his lips pressed against my forehead. "I love you, dear," he whispered before briefly pressing his lips against mine before going away. I fell back asleep and woke up again in a warm bathtub. "Sorry, did I wake you up?" Dillon asked while he was scrubbing my body. I was too sleepy to react and didn't utter a word. I looked around and saw Macan waiting at the side, holding a set of towels. "Lowell is making some pain-relieving tonic and some nourishing soup while Dylan is working on his tasks,
I started to practice shooting and learned basic sword handling. I was too restless to pay any mind to other things, but the others seemed to understand why. A few days later, we bid our farewells to the tribe, including Gurion and his parents. “Mommy, please be careful. I'll behave and will wait for your return. I love you,” Gurion cried while throwing his small body in my arms. “I'll be back soon. I love you too,” I responded while hugging him and then kissing his forehead. I left a blessing with the kiss, just in case they needed any protection. I lowered my head in front of Gurion's parents. They were flustered and bowed lower. “Please be safe, our dear goddess. We'll wait for your return,” Jala mumbled, lowering her head to the ground. “Thanks. Please rise and lift your head,” I said. She stood up and looked at me, so I hugged her and gave her a blessing. “Take care of yourself and don't be sick anymore. I hope this blessing will help you through any sickness.” I smiled.
During our stay, Lowell guarded Dylan's room and strictly prohibited me from entering, while Macan kept an eye on me so I wouldn't sneak in through other means. I was about to sneak in through the window, but Macan suddenly appeared out of nowhere and asked, while leaning on the wall with his arms crossed, "Babe, what do you think you are doing?" I flinched and stammered, "I was lost. I forgot where the entrance is located." "Hmm, I see. I'll bring you to the entrance," he replied while chuckling as he approached me and lifted me in his arms. "I can walk!" I screamed. "Yes, but you're so naughty that I can't let you out of my sight," he nagged as he walked around Icarus's house. My brother suddenly ran towards us and stammered, "I-I t-think Tora's a-about to lay an egg, but she's looking for Ari." "What?! R-Really? Why did you leave her?" I asked as I sprung out of Macan's arms. "The tribe healer is already helping her, and I couldn't find you in your room," he nagged. "Sorry,
It's been a week since we arrived on the North Continent, and everyone was baffled. I don't know what my spouses were hiding, but they looked restless.I asked if Tora had any idea about the secret of the males, but she said she didn't know what it was. I felt uneasy but decided to just observe until I could figure out a way to lure one of them to speak up. The weather in the north was colder than in the Mid Continent, so everyone was wearing a coat. I had some assumptions about what they were hiding, so I just had to get one of them to tell the truth.The easiest target was the most passive of them, Lowell. However, there was a more important concern I needed to address first—Tora just gave birth, and it will be crucial for her to travel."Brother, stay with Tora. We can't let her travel with us in her condition; she might get sick," I suggested."Right. Tora needs at least a month to recover," Lowell said."No! I don't want to stay here! I won't eat if you leave me here!" Tora threat
I stood up, and the water was just up to my waist. I walked further to see if the other side was deeper, and it was. I suddenly slipped on a slope under the lake, and then I heard a splash and felt like I was suddenly pulled out of the water."What are you doing?" Lowell growled as he pulled me out of the water.His silver eyes glimmered like the moon as he hovered over me. His wet hair was dripping on my face, so I laughed and said, "You said it's shallow. I was just testing the water.""I don't know what to do with you," he sighed, then briefly pressed his lips against mine.He lifted me in his arms, placed me near a boulder, and said, "I'll just get some towels and a new set of clothes."I suddenly grabbed his arm before he could leave and pulled him down, causing him to stumble to the ground."Ah, Ari?" he groaned as he hit the ground.I jumped on top of him, and he was stunned."What's wrong, Ari?" he asked as he tried to sit down.I used my power to restrain his hands and bound t
We'd been traveling for a month already when we finally saw the Horned Owl Tribe, and once again, we were surrounded by an armed group as soon as we stepped foot on their territory. We had no choice but to calmly ask for the presence of their alpha. Dylan walked forward and said, "We would like to talk to your alpha." "Alpha of the Sirens, what is your reason for stepping on this land?" one of the Horned Owls asked. "Greetings, old friend! I wish to request a place our people could stay before we can talk about the reason for our visit. We've traveled quite far, and one of our females has just given birth," Dylan greeted. "Have you lost your mind, Dylan? Why would I accept regular beastmen in my tribe? They don't belong here in the North," he responded. "They are not just regular beastmen, Aquil," Dylan replied, then extended his hand to me and pulled me near. "Let me introduce myself," I whispered while pulling his arm. He smiled and nodded. "I am Ari, goddess of the sun. Heed
The sky and the land blackened as the moon covered the sun, causing chaos in the land of mortals. There were strange movements of the land, causing earthquakes and huge tidal waves. The male beastmen suddenly lost their control, causing them to transform into their aggressive forms. Females and young ones ran to save their lives as the goddesses fused together. Just a moment ago, before our fusion, me and my group went to the abandoned temple and entered from above since it had no ceiling. I could see the statues of all the Immortals in the center of the huge temple. The Horned Owls kneeled down as I walked toward the center. The sight was exactly the same as the dream I had years ago. I looked back and saw everyone kneeling except Dylan. They had already started praying but didn't dare walk to the center. We were suddenly taken aback when darkness slowly covered the land—the eclipse was already starting. We felt the ground shake as they all transformed into their aggressive forms.
[Flashback] Our loving father, who was always busy lately due to the rebellion and attacks of the forces of the descendants of Immortals, ran towards me covered in blood and tainted with dark energy from the Abyss. I gasped and cried in shock. The battle had been recurring ever since the execution of the old alpha of the Sirens, but I never saw him in such a dire state. Also, none of those races have power from the Abyss. "F-Father... W-Why..." I stammered in disbelief. "We don't have much time. We need to run away. He's coming after you," he said in a hoarse and worried voice. "What about Ayla and Mother?" I asked. He didn't respond and lifted me into his arms. "Gurion! Please protect Ayla and Mother!" I hurriedly shouted as my father spread his wings, and then fled from Nirvana. "He won't hurt them arbitrarily, and it was your mother's will to prioritize your safety. I have to save you at all costs," he answered while holding me tightly as I glided in the sky, evading every cl