After Giving Birth, All My Beast Ex-Husbands Suddenly Want Me Back-Chapter 102: Finally found you

Ridan and Viann shot into the sky at once, flying off in a streak and not even giving her the chance to finish her sentence.

Did she really think they would carry her?

Behind them, Aina watched Shui’s failed attempt and let out a mocking laugh.

"Seems those males have good taste. They’re not interested in a certain female."

She had always disliked females like Shui—openly flirting with any male she saw and constantly trying to snatch other females’ guardian beasts.

Shui snapped back instantly. "And what are you so pleased about? Did they choose you? You’ve been an adult for years and only have one beast-husband. How dare you mock me?"

During the recent mutated beast attack on their tribe, several of Shui’s husbands had died. Only three remained. She had intended to "supplement" them with a few more—never expecting those males to be so unappreciative.

"Ha." Aina sneered. "Not every female goes into heat at the drop of a leaf like you do."

"Enough. Stop arguing and move," Tao cut in.

Truthfully, he hadn’t stopped Shui earlier because he thought it would be beneficial if she could win over those powerful males. If Nashe could succeed, even better—though she wasn’t as beautiful as Shui.

The bearing of those males was extraordinary. Tao had a strong feeling they were no ordinary beastmen.

Shui and Aina each snorted coldly, mounted their respective beast-husbands, and continued on.

By late afternoon, heavy rain began to pour. They quickly found a cave to shelter in.

Nina’s group entered first. Tao and his people remained outside for the moment.

After a pause, Tao approached respectfully. "Little female, we have several females in our group. The males can endure the rain, but the females may fall ill. May they come inside to shelter?"

Nina glanced at the females standing in the rain. Though she disliked two of them, they were in the middle of a transaction, and the others had done nothing wrong. If someone fell sick, it would only create trouble.

She nodded. "All right. You can all come in."

They quickly filed inside. The cave wasn’t large, and with so many people it soon felt cramped.

Aviel and the dragon warriors remained outside, standing guard in the rain.

Shui surveyed the cave interior with satisfaction. It was clean and even luxuriously lined with rugs.

She shot Nina a dark look before masking her expression.

Ridan and the others began preparing dinner while Nina settled the cubs.

Shui glanced outside and noticed Aviel still standing in the rain. A faint smile curved her lips.

A perfect opportunity to win favor.

With a tone of gentle concern, she addressed Nina, "Why won’t you let those males come inside? Aren’t they traveling with you?"

She meant to contrast her own "kindness" against Nina’s supposed coldness.

Before Nina could respond, Shui continued, "They’re such excellent males. How could you treat them this way?"

The implication was clear—Nina was heartless.

Nina’s brows knitted slightly. This female was becoming increasingly irritating. Should she throw her out?

Without waiting for a reply, Shui hurried to the cave entrance, shielding her head from the rain, and ran to Aviel.

"You should come inside to avoid the rain," she said softly.

Aviel did not even spare her a glance.

Who was this female? What right did she have to speak to him?

When he remained silent, Shui pressed on. "That female is cold and unreasonable. There’s still room inside. Come with me. She wouldn’t dare object."

The moment she insulted Nina, Aviel’s gaze turned razor-sharp.

"Say one more word about her and see what happens."

If she weren’t a female, he would have sent her flying.

She had a death wish if she dared to slander Nina.

Shui stiffened under his chilling glare. "W-why are you so fierce? I was only being kind."

Realizing she couldn’t persuade him, she returned to the cave unwillingly.

That male must be insane—standing in the rain on purpose.

Of course, in her mind, it couldn’t possibly be her fault. It had to be Aviel’s stubborn foolishness.

Not only had she failed to win favor, but she had also gotten soaked for nothing.

Watching Aviel and the dragons endure the heavy rain, Nina felt a flicker of softness. They had helped her many times. The cave was cramped, but perhaps they could squeeze in.

She rose to go outside, but Shui mocked from behind, "No need. He doesn’t want to come in."

Nina ignored her, opened an umbrella, and walked out into the rain.

"You can come in," she said simply.

Aviel’s eyes brightened instantly. He followed her inside without hesitation.

If he could enter the cave, perhaps he would eventually have the chance to stay—just like that dead tiger and dead fox.

Shui clenched the animal hide beneath her until it wrinkled. One word from Nina, and he came running.

Soon, the aroma of cooking filled the cave.

Shui and Nashe swallowed repeatedly, craning their necks expectantly, waiting to be offered food.

But when the dishes were finished, Nina’s group began eating without any intention of sharing.

Nashe couldn’t hold back. "Hey, aren’t you going to share some food with us?"

Shui, however, kept silent.

"We agreed to escort you," Nina replied calmly. "We never agreed to share food."

Given their attitude—and their audacity in coveting Odian—letting them shelter from the rain was already generous.

Nesha bit her lip and sat back down, fuming.

They hadn’t expected Nina to refuse food, so they hadn’t asked their husbands to start roasting meat earlier. Now they could only watch hungrily as Nina’s group ate while their own males slowly began roasting.

Tao sighed and handed Nesha a piece of roasted meat. Shui received nothing and had to wait.

Aina and the others, having prepared earlier, were already eating contentedly.

She cast a scornful look at Shui. Shameless—having husbands of her own, yet begging other females for food.

Later, Nina marked out sleeping spaces for Tao’s group.

The cave felt even more crowded at night.

Odian and Kith immediately settled close to Nina and the cubs, leaving a clear distance between themselves and Tao’s group.

Odian swiftly claimed the spot on Nina’s left. Kith reacted just as quickly and took the right.

Finch and Aviel were a step too slow and ended up one space farther out, each dissatisfied.

Sleeping so close to Kith made Nina slightly uneasy. She edged subtly toward Odian.

Kith noticed the movement, and his gaze dimmed.

When Nina turned slightly, she found Odian’s bright eyes watching her in the darkness. Her cheeks flushed faintly.

Odian gently clasped her hand and leaned in, clearly wanting to kiss her.

Remembering how many beastmen were nearby, Nina quickly pressed a hand against his lips and shook her head.

Odian looked aggrieved.

He wished he could carry Nina outside—or at least chase away the others.

Nina smiled softly and squeezed his hand in reassurance.

From the other side, Kith watched their intimate exchange, his hand resting over his chest.

Why did it ache so bitterly there?

He wanted to close his eyes—but couldn’t stop himself from looking.

Aviel, lying beside Odian, clenched his fists in irritation.

After some time, Nina drifted into sleep with the cubs in her arms.

Deep in the night, still half-asleep, Nina shifted unconsciously—and slowly rolled into Kith’s embrace.

Kith had been sleeping lightly. When he felt the soft warmth settle against him, he opened his eyes.

Nina and the cubs were nestled peacefully in his arms.

His heart trembled.

Carefully, almost reverently, he wrapped his arms around her, afraid she might drift away again.

In that moment, he wished the night would last longer—just a little longer.

At dawn, near a muddy river not far from the cave, several merman males climbed swiftly onto the shore.

Lex used his ability to cleanse himself, then activated a secret technique to trace their presence.

His narrowed gaze fixed on the cave in the distance.

"Ugly female," he murmured coldly, "I’ve finally found you."