As Huang Ziyue listened, the ice in his cold gaze finally began to thaw, revealing a hint of warmth.
His gaze upon her softened, and it was clear he was pleased.
Shen Yue carefully observed the subtle changes in his expression.
Seeing this, she let out a quiet sigh of relief.
After a long moment, he spoke:
"Understood."
Although it was just a single word, she could tell he was incredibly pleased and no longer angry.
’That’s all it took to placate him?’
’This man is so easy to soothe.’
’Now I can enjoy the sunset, right?’
But after he spoke, his gaze fell to her lips, and his expression turned guilty.
He reached out, his fingertips gently brushing against her still-aching lips. His pupils constricted.
"I was wrong."
"You can punish me."
Shen Yue was speechless. "..."
’It was hard not to be moved by such a sincere apology.’
’And he even wanted me to punish him?’
’Was that part of the deal, too?’
She’d almost forgotten. Male Beastmen weren’t allowed to intentionally harm their Female Master. If they did, the Female Master had the right to punish her Beast Husband—and beatings or verbal abuse were considered light punishments.
She could even divorce him!
Of course, this was just a "traditional virtue" passed down among the males of the Beast World. Whether anyone actually abided by it in private was another story entirely.
’But for someone as distinguished as Huang Ziyue to voluntarily suggest she punish him?’
’This...’
For a moment, she felt overwhelmed by the unexpected favor.
’How should I punish him?’
At that thought, she suddenly wanted to see him look flustered, shy, or show any other kind of expression.
She cleared her throat.
"You bit me. How about I bite you back?"
Huang Ziyue listened, not expecting such a light punishment.
"Mm."
He even leaned his head a little closer.
Shen Yue stared at his devastatingly handsome face, now magnified right before her eyes. His skin was so flawless she could see every fine hair.
She could even smell his scent on the air he exhaled.
Her heart skipped a beat.
Seeing how obediently he offered himself, she suddenly doubted she’d be able to get any other reaction from him.


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