The World of Beasts: She's Got Their Hearts

"Even though I can absorb mental energy while soothing the men, my abilities are still limited.

"I've already soothed quite a few people today, all of them S-grade or higher. If anyone else needs my help, please arrange a time with Scott.

"I need to rest for now, but we can discuss the calming sessions tomorrow. Please

head back for today. I'll do my best to help within my limits."

With a gentle smile, Analise finished speaking and walked away.

Ding-dong!

Her interface chimed with a notification. Analise checked it and saw another message from Vera.

Vera, using the username SugarBunny, had texted.

"Ms. Chamber, are you really not coming to my birthday party tomorrow?

"I was hoping to apologize to you in person. I was just too anxious that day... You're not still mad at me, are you?

"When are you coming back? I saw the live broadcast today. You were amazing! You even managed to soothe that robotic woman.

"Let me know when you're back, okay? I'll treat you to a meal, just the two of us, so I can apologize properly. I'll feel awful if you don't come.

"Ms. Chamber, why aren't you replying? Are you still busy?"

Analise's scalp tingled as she read Vera's barrage of messages.

Had she misjudged her?

Vera's change of expression that day had been too sudden. But was Analise simply overanxious about the Stormclaw Alliance? Her thoughts spiraled into chaos.

Even though her mental energy had been replenished, she still felt drained. And now, with Echo seeming so far away, a sense of unease crept over her. Although Echo had assured her that the items were hers to keep, she still felt uneasy without them, even with the handsome men around her.

Analise, using the username Grade-F Pure Human, replied, "Just finished up.noveldrama

"I'm sorry, but even if I started traveling back today, I still wouldn't make it to your birthday party. The gift I got you will be delivered by the butler tomorrow. Happy birthday in advance!"

"It's okay, Ms Chamber, as long as you're not upset. I was just really worried that something might go wrong. My brother probably exaggerated the situation with the Ethereal Fang Alliance... that's why I was so nervous."

"Alright, Ms. Cross, I need to rest now. Let's chat another time."

"Okay then."

Analise turned off the interface with a long sigh.

"What's wrong, Ana?" Scott reached out

antly, his fingers lightly

against hers before gently

taking her hand.

"Hmm?" Analise glanced down at their joined hands.

Scott tensed. Sensing her silence, he instinctively started to pull away.

"What are you doing?" Analise tightened her grip, a playful smile curling at her lips.

"Holding... hands..." Scott mumbled, turning his face away as his ears flushed red.

"Scott! You!" Finlay, who had just caught up, froze at the sight of them.

"Why are you so nervous?"

Analise found his reaction amusing. Coming from the human era, the situation reminded her of catching someone in the act.

But Scott was a therian from the

Interstellar Alliance, where it was et

perfectly normal for a female to

have multiple partners and just as normal for him to pursue her.

Besides, Finlay was merely a suitor, while Scott was the stronger one. So why

was he feeling insecure?

Could it have something to do with his childhood?

Analise suddenly recalled Scott's breakthrough.

"Come on, Finlay."

Analise took Finlay's hand in her free one.

"There, now it's even. One in each hand," she said with a hint of helplessness, pulling them both toward the starship.

As they boarded the starship, the gazes of the other males remained fixed on Scott and Finlay.