Chosen Mate Of The Beastmen Empire

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Nyx had been conflicted for several days. She quietly observed Kat and found he seemed physically fine. From personal experience, she felt there was no problem. But she still doubted it. After much hesitation, Nyx decided to talk to Kai.

She believed Kai needed to get a thorough check-ups first to figure out what was going on.

She thought. If it could be treated, it would be a happy ending. If not, it wouldn't matter too much, though it would be a slight regret. I wouldn't despise kay because of it and would comfort him well.

With her mind made up. Nyx went to Kai's room to wait for him to return from work.

Song on Kai's bed, she mentally prepared for what she would say, while her mind wandered.

Soon, she couldn't help but jump off the bed and pace around, her gaze eventually landing on a high shelf.

On the top shelf, there was a bottle, made of dark material, and although the contents were unclear, it looked like some kind of medicine bottle.

Normally. Nyx wouldn't touch anything in her mate's room, but driven by curiosity, she stood on a chair, and then climbed onto the desk, tiptoeing to reach the bottle,

The bedroom door opened, and Kai walked in unsuspecting, only to be greeted by this startling sight: Nyx was standing on the desk, arms raised high, her upper body leaning back, and she seemed unsteady, swaying,

“Nyx, be careful” He rushed over as quickly as he could.

Nyx felt a dizzying spin and, before she could regain her bearings, she was hazily caught in Kai's arms. She knew full well that she could steady herself and wouldn't fall. But since Kai was concerned for her safety, she didn't argue, instead raising her arms around his neck and affectionately brushing her face against his. She successfully got hold of the medicine bottle, her goal for climbing to a higher place now accomplished. She patted Kar's arm, signaling him to put her down, and then carefully examined the bottle.

Upon seeing the bottle, Kai's face turned pale.

“Nyx” His voice trembled as he grabbed Nyx's wrist and took the bottle from her.

Seeing his obvious guilt and avoidance, Nyx thought, Is this something shameful? Does placing it on a high shelf mean he doesn't want me to see it? Is it an antidepressant? Or is it a medication for regulating the body?"

She just weighed the bottle, noticing that it was half-empty. She thought, "So he has already consumed half of it. Kai must be anxious too. That's why he's been taking the medicine behind my back.

While quietly contemplating. Nyx stared at the bottle tightly clutched by Kai's hand, thinking about how to comfort the poor leopard.

Her silence created an unbearable pressure for the already guilty Kai

Kai's face went pale, his tall body swaying unsteadily. He stood stiffly for a moment before finally collapsing to his knees in front of Nyx, unable to hear the mental burden any longer.

Tm sorry, Nyx His head hung low, his voice hoarse.

Nyx looked at him in confusion and shock.

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She thought. It's just taking medicine secretly-no need to apologize like this. I can understand him. After all, for males, being infertile could be embarrassing and might lead to rejection by a matron. But he should know that I don't mind

She grabbed Kai's arm and helped him to his feet. She took the bottle from his hand, wanting to see what kind of medicine it was. But as she looked closely, she froze.

You don't want cubs?" Nyx felt a chill run through her.

She thought, Why would he take this kind of medicine?

Unlike the short-acting birth control drugs commonly used by males, this one was a long-acting medication. If taken for too long, it could lead to permanent infertility. So, it had been gradually phased out, now rarely found on the market.

Nyx stared at the label on the bottle, which clearly stated that the effect of one pill lasted about six months. The medication, which only required two pills a year, now only had half a bottle left, meaning Kai had been taking it for

Nyx's hands trembled unable to hold the bottle steadily, and it fell to the ground.

She never imagined that Kai didn't want to have cubs with her.

She thought. He knows I love cubs and want a little leopard so much. And he has never opposed my suggestion, always seeming to cooperate. But secretly, he has been avoiding pregnancy. All our previous efforts now seems like a joke!

Nyx couldn't even describe how she felt, her face turning red. She staggered back a few steps and ran toward the door.

"Don't go. Nyx" Kai caught up to her, holding her tightly around the waist before she could escape. He whispered in desperation. “Please forgive me.”

After a moment of tension, Nyx calmed down slightly and lowered her gaze to him. "Why take this medicine? Don't you like cubs?" She speculated about Kai's thoughts. "Why not just tell me?"

As she spoke, her anger flared again. The countless times of anticipation and disappointment over the past two months made her feel like she had been made a fool of

She thought. If I knew that Kai doesn't like cubs, I wouldn't have forced him. So why he's secretly taking a medicine that harms his body?"

Kai could hear the frustration in Nyx's tone.

He was in a panic, quickly denying it. “I like cubs. I really do."

Over the years, he had seen the cubs in the house grow up, and seeing their cute faces made him happy. "But, I shouldn't have biological cubs. He closed his eyes, letting out a deep breath.

"Why?" Nyx was puzzled.

Kai remained silent for a long time. After what seemed like an eternity, he buried his face in Nyx's lap. "Nyx, do you ever teel like I'm a burden, that I'm always clinging to you?"

To outsiders, he seemed like a powerful SS-level male with no weaknesses, but privately, he was like a parasitic vine, clinging tightly to Nyx, needing her confort to survive.

Being saved by Nyx was his luck. But that kind of luck was so rare, and he couldn't be sure if his future cubs would be lucky as well.

"My mother and I both have some psychological issues. It's likely hereditary” Kai had known this for a long time. He had

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His desire and obsession for love went beyond the normal range. When he couldn't get it, he would fall into misery and self-destruction.

He had been torn before, longing to have a little leopard with his beloved female, but in the end, he chose to take the

medicine

But he hadn't expected Nyx to be so persistent, refusing to give up after failing to conceive once or twice, making him unsure of how to confess the truth.

And now, before he confessed, Nyx had already gotten her hands on his evidence, and his punishment was sure to be even harsher.

“Sorry, Nyx. Aware of his mistake, Kai didn't dare lift his head, waiting for his punishment. “Can we not end our mateship?"

He was willing to endure any other punishment. But if Nyx abandoned him, he would really die.

The anger in Nyx's heart had already faded considerably. She shook her head helplessly and sighed, "I

won't."

"I won't end our mateship." She wasn't learning about this leopard's true nature for the first time. Kai was like a large pet had raised, completely dependent on her.

After all these years together, she considered herself responsible. She wouldn't just abandon him in a fit of

anger.

she

She slowly stroked Kai's hair, just like she would his beast form's fur, softly comforting him. "Our cub will be fine. Don't be too pessimistic."

Kai wasn't fragile. Part of his situation stemmed from his innate personality, but mostly it was due to childhood

trauma.

His mother was the same, having made extreme choices because of the stimulation she received.

"We will protect the cub well," Nyx said gently.

She believed that they could raise the cub well. Besides, they were still young and could accompany the cub

for hundreds of years, guarding it for a long time.

Even if the cub grew up and, unfortunately, faced romantic failure, he would still have parents and older siblings who loved him. No matter what, he wouldn't go to extremes.

Kai was stunned. In just a few words, Nyx had convinced him, and his mood changed for the better.

Seeing his expression improve, Nyx narrowed her eyes, ready to settle accounts with him.