After the intense excitement of childbirth, I felt the adrenaline slowly begin to fade, giving way to the tiredness that had built up in my body. Although my heart was still pounding from the excitement of the moment, my eyelids became heavy and yawns escaped from me again and again, as if my body was crying out for its well-deserved rest.
Teru, ever attentive to my needs, approached me with a reassuring smile and lifted me into his strong arms. I felt comforted by his closeness, by the warmth of his embrace that seemed to wrap me in a blanket of security and tranquility.
As we walked back to our temporary home, the gentle sway of Teru's footsteps enveloped me like a soft melody, lulling me to sleep. The warmth of her presence, combined with the quiet murmur of the night, sent me into a state of deep, restorative drowsiness.
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The next day...
Still drowsy, I rolled over to one side of the bed, letting my senses cradle in the soft haze of sleep. Something soft and fluffy brushed against my hand, and without thinking, I leaned over to that side, clutching what I thought was a comforting pillow. The sensation was so pleasant that I allowed myself to sink further into the warmth of the moment.
But after a few minutes, reality began to seep into my drowsy consciousness. I remembered that there was no such comfort in this place. Slowly, I opened my eyes, allowing the dim light of the room to bring me back to reality.
And there, beside me on the bed, lay my third husband in his white wolf form. His fur glistened in the morning light filtering through the window, and his breathing was calm and deep. For a moment, I lay still, gazing at his majestic figure as he slept, feeling a surge of tenderness and love for him.
It was morning, the sun had already risen, painting the landscape outside our hut with warm golden hues. I watched the gentle rise and fall of his chest, feeling a surge of affection and gratitude for him for being by my side.
I snuggled a little closer, enjoying the warmth emanating from his snow-white fur. Remembering that I had not yet claimed Roxy's mission reward, I received a blank notepad and tucked it inside my dimensional inventory.
Congratulations
Skill: Voice of the soul: with your voice you can guide the beast to the right path, it has a great influence when the state is altered (can only be used once a day).
Yang, sensing that she was awake opened her eyes and transformed into a human, she was on her half side completely naked. "So far the best male naked bodies I had seen were Noir and Yang."
His husky, seductive voice, brought me out of my absurd fantasies, -Good morning, Yang when did you arrive?
—I arrived at dawn in the peacock village, your conjugal mark helped me find you.
— I sharpened my gaze on Yang's face, "This foolish wolf, he ran without almost resting", I reached my hand and caressed Yang's dark circles under his eyes.
— I turned my tone of voice more serious but with a touch of affection. - "You're a fool, I told you to take it easy."
—I am your fool, with a playful tone. Yang's heart was pounding, if his wife scolds him, it's because she cared.
At that moment, Noir came in and threw a fur skirt in her face, "Cover yourself!
Yang stood up and put on the fur skirt, -Lala are you in your heat?
Since Yang entered the house he had smelled the change of scent on his wife, Yang outwardly had a calm countenance, but his beast instinct is agitated.
—Noir asked bluntly, "Do you want to have puppies?
Teru at that time enters the room, -Lala here I brought your cotton compress, I also brought you a piece of wet skin.
—Guys, close your eyes! - I ordered with embarrassment. They immediately did it.
LaLa wiped her intimate area with the wet piece of skin and then replaced the cotton pad with another clean one. The previous pad she rolled up in leaves and trees.
Yang was the first one to open his eyes, if you want me to take care of it, - Yang took the wrapped package and left the house for a moment to bury it.
I closed my eyes for a moment and then said; -I don't want to have puppies yet. Then Lala began to be more honest with them and quietly told her that she, every month had a chance to have puppies, so they should not worry about having children at this time.
Lalabel, with determination, -The most important thing was to find the story about the alphas and betas, which would help me find the causes about the imbalance in the population.
Noir and Yang's faces were surprised to hear me say that every month there was a chance of getting pregnant, for any male it would be a dream come true. But the next second Lalabel's three husbands grew worried and pale as they imagined the danger their beloved female could be in.
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Lalabel visits again the healer Lao, who already had 60 favorability points,
—Hello Lalabel, what brings you here?
—Hello Lao, I wanted to ask you more information about the alpha and beta females.
—A long time ago I found a place in the heart of the jungle is the entrance of an ancient ruin, where there was a stone slab. In the middle of his story Healer Lao pauses, his brow furrows and eyes reflect a palpable concern.
—Lao begins, his voice laden with solemnity. "I have a favor to ask of you and your companions, can you help find my nephew Liam, he is the son of the village patriarch but he has not returned for two days."
— "Do you have anything that can help us find him? Any object with his scent on it?" she asks, her voice steady despite the uncertainty. - Yang appears behind Lalabel.
— "Wait a moment!" ... Lao nods solemnly and disappears for a moment, only to return with a small wooden chest adorned with intricate designs. Opening it, he reveals a set of beautiful blue feathers with greenish sparkles, carefully tucked away.
—"These are Liam's feathers," the healer explains with a hint of nostalgia in his voice. -"He's been saving them for when he finds his mate."
Yang and I transform into beasts and sniff the feathers. Using sharpened senses for the search ahead. Carefully, we sniff the feathers for Liam's scent.
I don't know what kind of smell Yang smelled, but the smell I smelled was a slight coconut smell. Yang and I left the village, Yang went on the right side and I went on the left side.
In the distance I perceive that smell of coconut, I must not deny that it is one of my favorite smells. Its traces led me to a hole big enough to go down in my panther form.
At a time like this it felt grateful to have chosen to be a panther, with its nocturnal predator's eyesight.
The darkness of the cave embraces my senses as I descend with feline agility down the hole that leads me inside. My claws find grip on the rocks, making sure I don't lose my balance in the gloom. The scent of coconut intensifies as I enter the cavern, guiding me towards my goal with determination.
My pupils dilate to adapt to the scarcity of light, allowing me to unravel every nook and cranny of the cave with feline precision. The uneven floor beneath my paws reveals the trail of fresh blood, confirming my worst fears: Liam has been injured and needs help urgently.
I advance cautiously, every muscle tense and alert for any danger that may lurk in the darkness. The echo of my footsteps echo off the stone walls, enveloping me in a tense silence that seems to throb with the uncertainty of Liam's fate.
Suddenly, a faint light filters from the back of the cave, like a beacon of hope in the blackness. I creep closer, letting my instinct guide my movements. As I reach the end of the passage, I am met with a heartbreaking scene: Liam lies on the floor, wounded and weak, but still conscious.
— "Liam!" he exclaimed in a whisper, cautiously pulling me closer to him. His eyes meet mine, reflecting a gleam of relief at the sight of me.
I touch my necklace and return to my human form, Without hesitation, I approach him and hold it carefully, feeling the faint beat of his heart against my skin. - I examined him with my hands, discovered that he had a dislocated shoulder and two broken ribs, surely a product of the fall through the same hole where I went down.
"Someone managed to find me," "wait on a panther but she's turned into a female."
—Liam began to stutter in a weak voice, extending a trembling hand towards me. "I'm hurt, but I can keep going. We must get out of here before it's too late."
Liam looks at me with determination, his face still pale but firm in his resolve. "Yesterday I was exploring the cavern and it has three corridors, at the moment we are in the left corridor, in the central corridor there is a huge black coiled snake sleeping, I think it is a female, behind her is the exit."
Lalabel quickly outlines a plan with speed and determination, her voice steady despite the risk we face. I nod silently, understanding the importance of each move and the need to execute it with pinpoint accuracy.
Cautiously, we approach the place where the beast lies, its imposing figure curled in on itself, oblivious to our presence for the moment. At that moment, the system displays a warning that a new mission was in progress.
Mission
Bring the Alpha Female back to her senses.
Status: Hungry
Before the time runs out or she will kill you.
Time Remaining 8 min.
Reward:
Ability
"Jodeeer!!! another dangerous situation in front of me" - In my mind passed swear words that I didn't dare to think anymore. I took a deep breath and calmed down, filling me with determination . I accepted the mission."Whenever we are ready," he murmured in a barely audible whisper, my eyes fixed on the snake blocking our path to freedom.
With an agreed gesture, we prepare for action. Liam tenses at my side, ready to run for the exit as soon as the snake is distracted. Lalabel prepares to face the beast, her determination palpable in every fiber of her being.
The moment of truth comes when Lalabel provokes the snake, drawing its attention to her with quick, precise movements.
Meanwhile, Liam slithers silently towards the exit, hoping to escape from this subway cavern.
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Lalabel quickly outlines a plan with speed and determination, her voice steady despite the risk we face. I nod silently, understanding the importance of each move and the need to execute it with pinpoint accuracy.
Cautiously, we approach the place where the beast lies, its imposing figure curled in on itself, oblivious to our presence for the moment. At that moment, the system displays a warning that a new mission was in progress.
Mission
Bring the Alpha Female back to her senses.
Status: Hungry
Before the time runs out or she will kill you.
Time Remaining 8 min.
Reward:
Ability
"Jodeeer!!! another dangerous situation in front of me" - In my mind passed swear words that I didn't dare to think anymore. I took a deep breath and calmed down, filling me with determination . I accepted the mission.
"Whenever we are ready," he murmured in a barely audible whisper, my eyes fixed on the snake blocking our path to freedom.
With an agreed gesture, we prepare for action. Liam tenses at my side, ready to run for the exit as soon as the snake is distracted. Lalabel prepares to face the beast, her determination palpable in every fiber of her being.
The moment of truth comes when Lalabel provokes the snake, drawing its attention to her with quick, precise movements.
Meanwhile, Liam slithers silently towards the exit, hoping to escape from this subway cavern.
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The first of Lalabel's companions to notice the danger was Teru, she borrowed his skills, the panther's mark began to throb. He was at the market, finished shopping and returned to the house where Noir was resting.
—"Where is Lalabel was the first thing I ask." His tone of voice is full of urgency.
—Lala went to the healer Lao and Yang went after her, He took a seat.
—I think Lala is in danger, she is using my ability. Concern and urgency were reflected in her voice.
At that moment, Noir tensed up and stood up immediately. They both went to the Lao Healer's house. Where he told them that his nephew was missing. They both became worried and left the village to search for Lalabel and Yang.
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6 min:00 sec
Meanwhile, in the dark hallway of the cavern, Lalabel confronts the serpent with bravery and cunning. Using the agility and leaping power she has borrowed from her second husband, she dodges the serpent's deadly attacks with supernatural dexterity. The beast's eyes glow with a mixture of hunger and desperation, as it mutters halting words between its hisses.
5 min:58 sec.
"I'm so hungry... I want to get out of here," the snake whispers, its voice laden with longing and pain. "Somebody help me, I'm hungry."
5 min:50 sec
Lalabel listens to the snake's words with compassion, recognizing the suffering that has brought her to this situation. In a calm voice, she speaks to it gently, trying to soothe its distress and redirect its focus to reassurance.