Nine Hot Therians and Their Only One Queen novel Chapter 867

Chapter 867 A Sudden Talk About Bonding

Chapter 867 A Sudden Talk About Bonding

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Emma shoved the two cubs back into Lucien’s arms. “You’ve had a long night. I’ll cook today and make you something good.” Lucien watched her try to slip away, his eyes full of helpless affection. “Emma, just something good?”

I’m really taking a hit this time. She thinks it’s just about money? This is my pride on the line.

She patted his shoulder. “I know, I get it, I understand. Don’t worry, I’ve got your back.”

Then she reached into her storage band, pulled out a level 10 beast core, and placed it in his palm. “I’m their mother. If they caused trouble, I’m part of that too. This is my share.”

Lucier was instantly speechless.

“Alright, you’ve got the beast core, so don’t come asking me for more. I’m going to cook.” With that, Emma bolted off, like she was genuinely afraid he’d chase her down for money.

He was, once again, completely speechless.

Seeing her leave, Jim quietly followed after her.

Drake stood by the door and looked at Lucien, who was holding the cubs with a helpless half-smile. “I’ll knock half off the price for that bed.”

I’ve been sleeping on that bed for over a year. A little depreciation isn’t a big deal. It’s not like I’m hurting for money anyway.

“Thanks.” Lucien nodded right away.

He wasn’t about to act generous and refuse Drake. He had a huge payout coming up, so every bit he could save mattered.

In the elevator, Emma glanced at Jim trailing behind her and smiled. “You were up all night running around with Lucien. First those cubs teleported you, then you went all the way to Beast God Mountain. Why aren’t you back in your room resting? Aren’t you tired?”

Jim is an even lazier beast than Marcus. He’s been up all night and still hasn’t gone to rest. That’s kind of weird.

He looked at her, and his dark eyes hid something she couldn’t quite read.

Ding.

The elevator reached the first floor.

She stepped out, and he followed right after her.

“Are you following me because you’ve got something to turned to look at him.

Emma asked as she headed toward the kitchen. She stopped and

He didn’t answer.

She took a deep breath, then snapped, “If you’ve got something to say, then say it. Don’t make me guess.

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Chapter 867 A Sudden Talk About Bonding

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“Mm,” he replied simply.

He did have something to say, but he felt too awkward to bring it up. That only made him want to stay quiet even more.

She had no response.

I swear, I just want to pry Jim’s mouth open and make him talk nonstop for a whole day. The way he shuts down like this is seriously driving me insane.

“What do you want from me? Just say it!” Emma’s voice rose noticeably.

“I…” Jim glanced at her, then lowered his head. Even his voice dropped. “You…”

“What?” She looked at him like that, took a slow breath, and tried to soften her tone. “What are you trying to say? Take your time. You don’t have to rush, and you don’t have to feel embarrassed. Just tell me!”

As long as he actually talks, that’s enough. Don’t make me guess. I really can’t figure it out.

Jim paused for a few seconds, then finally spoke again. “About the bond…”

The moment he brought it up, he trailed off and lowered his head again.

I know I’m being a little too impatient. But back at Beast God Mountain, the Beast God warned me. If I don’t bond with Emma soon, he’s going to drag me back and make me pull weeds with Gaellard and Andre.

“Bond?” Emma hadn’t expected this lazy beast of a Jim to bring up something like bonding out of the blue.

“You want to bond with me?” she looked at him and asked.

There was a hint of mischief tucked into her bright, lively eyes.

Jim may be smart, but he is a little too pure. Just saying the word bond already turns his cheeks completely red. And now that I ask so directly, his cheeks went bright red, like he couldn’t handle it anymore.

Jim kept his head down and did not dare look at her. “You… you would be willing?”

If Emma is not willing, I can keep waiting. Worst case, I will just go to Beast God Mountain and pull weeds. I will come back after I am done.

Emma was no longer in a hurry to cook. She stepped back and leaned against a nearby pillar, watching him. “Jim, why did you suddenly bring up bonding? Is it something you want, or is there another reason?”

I just feel like, given his personality, he shouldn’t be this eager. If he is bringing up bonding out of nowhere, there is probably another reason behind it.

Jim did not say anything.

Seeing that, she got a little anxious. She reached out, took his wrist, and gently opened his palm, saying seriously, “You do not have to feel embarrassed. I can read people through their hands. Let me see why you suddenly want to bond.”

Read people through their hands? What is that?

He looked up at her, and his eyes were a little blank. This was clearly outside his knowledge.

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Chapter 867 A Sudden Talk About Bonding

Emma lifted her hand. Her fingertips were cool against his skin as she slowly traced the lines of his palm.

Jim only felt a faint tingling where her fingers passed over him.

Then that numb, electric sensation crept up his arm and sank straight into his chest.

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His hand trembled slightly. He wanted to pull away, but he could not bring himself to. He lingered in that warmth and let her do as she pleased

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