Nine Hot Therians and Their Only One Queen novel Chapter 808

Chapter 808 A Toy Delivered to Her Doorstep

Chapter 808 A Toy Delivered to Her Doorstep

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“Emma hasn’t felt like going out these past few days. She’s been cooped up in the castle all da -she must already be bored.”

At the mention of Emma, Lucien let out a soft laugh. There was unmistakable indulgence in his tone, laced with a faintly wicked amusement.

“Since that old man from the Rysid family was kind enough to send such an entertaining gift right to our door, why would I refuse?”

He lifted his gaze toward the training grounds outside the window. “A little lion, going to all that trouble to disguise itself and sneak into a pack of wolves, putting on such a dedicated performance… Emma will definitely enjoy a show like that. Think of it as a living toy to keep her entertained–it’s not a bad idea.”

The head guard broke out in

a cold sweat.

Treating the Maulions‘ top prodigy–a major of the Empire—as a toy for the huntress to pass the time with? His Highness is really… bold.

He couldn’t understand it. He wanted to leave, but after hesitating for a long while, he still forced himself to voice his greatest concern.

“However… Your Highness, Leonard is still a peak Rank 10 powerhouse–one of the best among his generation. And from what I saw earlier, while he may not compare to you, he’s stil quite good–looking.

“That kind of wild edge he has… females tend to like that.”

He stepped closer, lowering his voice. “As the saying goes, feelings can grow over time. If you keep him by your huntress‘ side, letting him appear in front of her every day… aren’t you worried she might actually take a liking to him?”

“What?” Lucien couldn’t help but laugh. “Take a liking to him?”

He leaned back in his chair again, propping his chin on one hand. Those beautiful, narrow eyes shimmered with a dangerous brilliance.

“You’re underestimating Emma.” He raised a finger and gave it a slow shake, his tone brimming with arrogant certainty. “Emma’s standards aren’t that low. Someone like Leonard wouldn’t even catch her eye.”

With that, Lucien waved a hand, clearly losing interest in the topic. “That’s enough. You can

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The head guard didn’t dare say another word and left the room respectfully.

Lucien reached down and gently touched the two eggs resting against his chest, letting out a helpless sigh.

He had used the potion Alaric gave him, but after absorbing it, the two little ones still hadn’t hatched. If not for the fact that their aura kept growing stronger, he would’ve started worrying already.

Pushing the thought aside, Lucien rose from his chair, picked up the gift he had prepared for Emma the day before, and left his room.

anaged to a free morning after two days of nonstop work–no way he was

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followed the faint, lingering fragrance down the corridor

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eavy starstone doors, a refreshing blend of greenery and soft m instantly. Sunlight poured in through the massive floor–to–ceiling e spacious workshop.

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na had mentioned wanting to create her own fragrances. Overnight, Alaric up a dedicated perfumery studio for her. Along the eastern wall, rows of containers and labeled rare ingredients were neatly arranged.

inside, his gaze falling on the large worktable at the center of the room.

d in a pristine white lab coat, was carefully drawing up an extract with a dropper, Emma with focused gentleness.

ally domineering and imposing–was now sitting awkwardly on a small stool, ade mortar and grinding ingredients with painstaking care. He moved so cautiously ike he was afraid of crushing the bowl itself, the whole scene almost comical.

Marcus, Kieran–and even Jim, who usually preferred doing nothing–were all there.

one of them was quietly helping out, though every now and then, they couldn’t help ng glances at Emma.

pletely unaware, Emma remained absorbed in her work. Head lowered, she handled the

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