My Panther Mate & Our Little Cub novel Chapter 138

Chapter 138 The Boy From Another World

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Elias couldn’t help wincing at the thought of Zachary having to drink that murky, swamp–like green liquid from the pot.

“But. Mr. Bruce… couldn’t you maybe… improve the taste a little?” he asked with complete sincerity. “It would make you seem even more impressive.”

As Zachary’s condition gradually improved, the atmosphere in the cave

Bruce waved a hand. “Alright, alright. Go find some stingtail beast food.”

eased noticeably.

Jaden immediately dashed out, with Taylor chasing after him. “Where are you even going to find that?”

Stingtail beasts weren’t easy to deal with. Few in the tribe went out of their way to collect their food, since their nests were usually high up in trees, and getting stung on the hands or nose hurt like hell.

The two cubs ran from house to house before finally finding some. When the adults learned it was for Zachary, they handed over everything they had without hesitation.

With honey added, the medicine still wasn’t exactly pleasant, but Zachary resisted it far less, and Matthew found it much easier to feed him.

Zachary slowly opened his eyes. In his hazy state, he thought he saw a snow–covered mountain range stretching endlessly into the distance. Gradually, his vision sharpened, the scene pulling closer into focus.

On a slope at the foot of the mountain, beside a gray rock, sat a small child. He had short silver–gray hair, wore beast–hide clothing, and looked like he was crying.

Zachary felt an inexplicable pang of sadness watching him, as though the child’s grief seeped into him. He didn’t know from what perspective he was seeing this–he could only watch in silence.

After a while, another boy entered the scene. He had short black hair and wore similar beast–hide clothing. One stood with his head lowered, the other with his back turned, making it hard to see their faces clearly, but judging by their builds, the black–haired boy was older.

The black–haired boy stopped and asked, “Why are you here all alone? Why are you crying?”

At the sound of his voice, the silver–haired child looked up.

Zachary froze.

That face–it was far too familiar. It looked almost exactly like his own as a child, except the boy’s eyes were an icy blue, and his hair was silver–gray.

Could that be the original owner as a child? Zachary wondered.

The boy’s face was flushed red from crying as he sniffled. “I–I can’t find

my

home…”

“What’s your name?” the black–haired boy crouched down. “Which tribe are you

from?”

“Zachary Barnes. The child’s face crumpled like wrinkled paper. “What… what’s a tribe?”

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The black–haired boy stared at him, finding it strange. After a momen is your home?”

At the mention of home, the tears he had just managed to stop came Highland Creek Village… I want my grandma and grandpa… sob…”

he

phrased the question. “Where

shing back. “My home is in

Zachary’s eyes widened with incredulity. Highland Creek Village? That’s my home… and my grandparents–no, something’s not right….

Then, a sharp, needle–like pain stabbed through his

The black–haired boy couldn’t understand what he w and asked, “Are you cold?”

saying:

Frowning, he looked at the trembling child

The boy wiped his tears. “I’m so cold… and so hungry…”

“Change into your beast form then. With fur, you

The child blinked, confused by how strange this older boy sounded. He lowered his head. “I’m not Rusty. I don’t have fur…”

Rusty? That’s my grandparents‘ dog… Zachary felt a sudden, unbelievable thought surface in his mind.

“Are you a sub–therian?”

“What’s a sub–therian?”

The black–haired boy reached out and touched the child’s face–it was cold. For a moment, he wondered if the boy had frozen silly.

But the child suddenly grabbed his hand like he’d found a lifeline. “Can you take me to the police? I want to go home…”

Not understanding what he meant, the black–haired boy hesitated, unsure what to do.

The ground was cold, and the child was trembling. With no better option, the boy reached out and pulled him up, half–supporting him. “Stop crying. Let’s get you something to eat.”

Standing side by side, the black–haired boy was clearly a head taller than the silver–haired child.

At that moment, Zachary finally saw the black–haired boy’s face clearly.

Fair–skinned, striking features–though not fully matured, there was already a faint chill to his demeanor. Especially those golden eyes, deep and distant like a sun that could never be reached.

Matthew? Zachary was stunned, confusion flooding in right behind the shock.

Suddenly, a sharp, commanding voice cut through the scene. “Matthew, what are you doing here?”

Zachary saw a tall therian approaching. He bore some resemblance to Matthew as an adult–sharp features, handsome, with an imposing presence.

He heard Matthew call him “Alpha.”

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“Where did you pick up this cub?” the man stepped closer, glancing down at the tear–streaked child before turning to Matthew. “Why’s he crying? Did you bully him?”

“I didn’t.” Matthew denied.

The man’s presence was overwhelming, his appearance somewhat intimidating. The child clutched Matthew’s arm tightly, shrinking behind him and watching the approaching adult warily.

Matthew didn’t move.

The therian crouched down and gently patted the child’s head. “Scared of me? I’m not going to eat you What happened?”

It would’ve been better if he hadn’t asked. The,ent he did, the child thought of his grandparents again

and couldn’t hold it in any longer. He began to sob softly. “I got lost… I want to go home… I want to find my grandparents…”

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