Ari (Child of the Beastman Goddess)

“I… I don’t think I am ok. I’m scared… I’m thirsty but I’m scared…” I whispered in a low and trembling voice while my tears kept falling from my eyes.

“Thirsty?! Scared?! What do you mean by that? Wait… I’ll fetch you some water and a calming tonic.” Dillon stated in panic and confusion.

He ran towards the kitchen and heated some calming tonic for a little bit before going back to bring the tonic and the water to my room. He asked me to open the door so that he could give me the water and tonic.

I calmed myself down and opened the door. He placed the tonic and the water on the table beside the door, but the scent of his body was so irresistible that I lost control. I grabbed his arm while pulling him further inside the room perfunctorily to prevent him from going away.

“Ari… That was… Way… Too dangerous…” He said in a low voice while trying to control his urge.

He avoided my gaze and stood still as he tried to assess the situation. I loosened my grip when I realized what I was doing.

“Ah! S-Sorry… I didn’t know what I was doing…” I mumbled while trying to lower my voice so that I won’t accidentally wake up the sleeping little hatchling.

My heart kept pounding when I looked at his handsome and blushing face. His thick brows, ocean blue eyes and soft looking lips. I unintentionally drool over his looks, as if I was enchanted with his charm.

I bit my lips to wake myself up until it bleeds, but he instantly looked at me as if he suddenly lost his cool. He moved closer to me, making me step back till the wall behind me prevented me from moving any further.

He pressed me against the wall as he held my chin up with his right hand guiding me to look up to him. His eyes were focused on my bleeding lips as he slowly bent down to lick it while his thumb guided my lips to slightly open and loosen up.

Our breaths grew heavy and I unconsciously closed my eyes as he nibbled and licked my swollen lips a few times before I loosen up and let his tongue trace my lips and suck it lightly. His hand then slipped on my nape while his thumb playfully traced my jaw as he pressed his soft and moist lips against mine.

I felt frightened, dreamy, but happy at the same time that tears started to fall from my eyes. Wait, happy? Is this really happiness? Is this what they call love or was it only lust over the opposite gender? His scent calmed my weary heart overpowering the mixed scents that were surrounding the tiger tribe and I totally forgot what I was afraid of as we shared a passionate kiss together.

After a few minutes, we heard a loud thud, then my brother instantly pulled Dillon’s hair to set us apart. I suddenly came back to my senses and felt the sudden rush of my blood. I felt extremely embarrassed.

My brother was about to punch Dillon when Gurion suddenly woke up screaming, making him freeze up. Lowell, Blake and the healer were standing by the door with shocked faces.

“Wahhh! Mommy!” Gurion screamed in fright as he woke up and saw Dillon being dragged by the hair.

“Brother, wait! Please stop… It’s not his fault.” I exclaimed, then I pulled his arm to loosen up his grip on Dillon’s hair.

Lowell took Gurion and calmed him down outside. Blake silently stayed by the door after handing over something to the healer. The healer hurriedly went to me and handed over a golden choker necklace with pearls and gems.

I was baffled because I was sure that beastmen are not yet capable of creating an intricate necklace made of gold and gems.

“How… How was it possible…?” I mumbled in confusion.

“Do you know what it is?” The healer asked.

“Yes… But the materials… Is there a tribe that can make this necklace…? I mean collar… Besides the chimeras?” I asked curiously.

“Unfortunately, none…” My brother answered briefly

“That one is from a village that trades some tools and items used by chimeras. We also have no idea how they got it from them. Luckily, they were trading some of that collar though it took us longer than expected to find one. However, we have no idea how to use it.” Lowell added while walking in the room with Gurion on his arm.

I instantly felt relieved from the discomfort I was feeling for quite some time now when I held the necklace as if it was enchanted with a healing spell.

“It’s ok… I can handle this. Do you see this small part on the back of the necklace…? I mean collar… There is a small part here that you can pull down with your thumb to unlock it and it locks up again when you release it just like this.” I explained casually as I showed them how it works.

“Oh! So pwetty!” Gurion exclaimed as he pointed to the necklace.

Dillon was still sitting on the floor silently. He was looking away and still embarrassed about what happened just a few moments ago. I suddenly blushed when I remembered what had happened after being distracted by the necklace.

“Brother, can you please help me put this on? Please…” I pleaded as I handed over the necklace.

He was still confused but he nodded and helped me wear it on.

Dillon glanced at me so I looked away in embarrassment.

“It looks good on you.” Lowell said as he held Gurion in his arms.

“Mommy is pwetty.” Gurion added with a smile on his face.

“Thanks… It seems to be working so well too…” I responded happily.

“Good, then I’ll escort the healer out. Dillon, Blake… Follow me, we need to talk.” My brother stated as he looked at Dillon sharply as if he was ready to kill someone.Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

“Brother… Please…” I whispered as I pulled my brother trying to calm him down.

“Don’t worry, I’ll just talk to him… I promise…” He responded as he smiled at me sweetly.

I was too worried when they stepped out of the house. What if my brother still blames Dillon? It was my fault to begin with. What if he hurt him?

“Don’t worry about them, your brother may be strict but he doesn’t beat up others without a reason.” Lowell stated as he tried to calm me down.