My Panther Mate & Our Little Cub novel Chapter 108

Chapter 108 From Tigers to Mice

“In the end, only Rabbit Three’s house was strong enough… And together, they defeated the big bad wolf.

The children listened, completely absorbed. As the story rose and fell, their mouths opened and closed in sync with the tension. When they heard that the wolf didn’t manage to eat any of the rabbits, they burst into

cheers.

“Rabbit Three is amazing!”

“We live in stone houses too–we’re not scared of the big bad wolf!”

“Next time, the little rabbits can come live with us!”

Zachary couldn’t help laughing. He almost pointed out that compared to a wolf, a black panther was probably far more dangerous.

The cubs looked at him expectantly. “Zachary, can you tell us another story about little rabbits?”

Zachary thought for a moment. “How about I teach you a song about a little white rabbit instead?”

“Okay!” The cubs eagerly cleared their throats.

Zachary began to sing, “Little white rabbit, white and bright, with two ears standing upright…”

His voice wasn’t exactly polished, but it had its own charm.

The audience rewarded him with enthusiastic applause.

Encouraged, Zachary felt a swell of confidence–and silently thanked his luck that none of them had ever heard the original version.

Soon, the cubs joined in: “Little white rabbit, white and bright, with two ears standing upright…”

Even Jaden quietly followed along.

Zachary beamed, his face practically glowing with fatherly pride.

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The song was simple, and the cubs picked it up quickly. for more could perform them at home for their Sire and Alpha.

Zachary didn’t have a huge repertoire of children’s songs “Alright, let’s learn another

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The kids‘ enthusiasm shot through the roof, their reactions so lively and encouraging that Zachary’s confidence soared. He stood

up and sang loudly.

“Two tigers, two tigers, running fast, running fast…”

He sang it through twice in one go.

Then he turned his head and froze.

Matthew had returned, a fresh kill slung over his shoulder. He stood just behind Zachary, silent and still. His

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face showed no emotion, but something unreadable flickered in his golden eyes.

“Matthew, you’re back.” Zachary walked over. “Are you hurt anywhere?”

“No.” Matthew stood there, calm as ever. “Were you just talking about tigers? You said it a lot. Do you like tigers?”

Each question sounded casual, almost offhand–but Zachary had the distinct feeling he needed to answer carefully.

Ever since that gathering trip, Matthew had been unusually sensitive about the word “tiger.”

Zachary went with his usual strategy–soothe first, explain later.

He shook his head immediately. “No, I don’t like tigers.”

Matthew repeated seriously, “You said it a lot.”

“It’s just a song for kids.”

“Nothing else?” Matthew slipped without realizing it. “The story you told before–it was about the Tiger tribe too.”

“Huh?” Zachary blinked, confused. “How do you know that?”

Matthew paused, then replied without missing a beat, “Jaden told me.”

Off to the side, Jaden’s head snapped up.

Did I?

When it came to small things like this, Zachary had zero hesitation in siding with his mate.

He immediately changed the song, turning Two Ti

Right in front of Matthew, he taught the cubs the noto Two Mice.

“Two mice, two mice, running fast, running fast…”

Peace was restored.

version from scratch.

Matthew seemed satisfied. His expression relaxed, returning to its usual calm.

But that was only from Zachary’s perspective.

gaze would

Among the neatly

ted cubs, if anyone so much as tried to sing Two Tigers again, Matthew’s g snap onto them–sharp and unyielding.

The unfortunate cub would feel a chill run down their spine, instantly correcting themselves at top volume.

“Two mice! Two mice! Running fast…”

They’d sneak nervous glances at Matthew while singing, only relaxing once his eyes moved away.

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After a few rounds, the cubs had no choice but to fully accept Two Mice as the official version of the song.

Meanwhile, Jaden–completely unaware of whatever grudge his Alpha had against tigers–was simmering with quiet indignation at being blamed.

Unfortunately, Matthew’s overwhelming strength–and his status as Alpha–left Jaden with no real options.

He could only turn to Zachary, trying to communicate through his innocent eyes that he had been wronged.

But Alpha stood firmly in front of Sire, drawing all of Zachary’s attention.

He was such a bossy Alpha.

As a small act of rebellion, Jaden deliberately started singing Two Tigers again.

Quietly–but loud enough for Matthew to hear.

And he knew Matthew heard it.

Because Matthew shot him a glare.

Matthew walked into the cave, set down the processed black baa beast, and had barely taken two sips of water before Donald came over to call him away to the chief’s place to collect salt.

They would soon be trading with the merfolk tribe for a new supply, so the chief was distributing whatever remained among the tribe.

Matthew moved quickly. After collecting his share, he made a detour to the shaman’s cave.

“Injured?” Bruce was outside, turning over herbs laid out to dry. He asked out of habit.

“No.” Matthew stepped closer. “Mr. Bruce, yesterday Zachary used the medicine you gave him. He slept really deeply–no matter what, he wouldn’t wake up.”

“That medicine is strong,” Bruce said calmly. “The first time Donald smelled it, he ended up sleeping outside my cave all night.”

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