Mommy Wolf: Raise A Cub, Claimed By His Beast Daddy-Chapter 92: Meeting The Concubine (III)

Besides, Sisi also found it strange. Based on Jojo’s stories and her understanding of wolf behavior from a book she read before, wolves tended to have only one mate and spent the rest of their lives together.

Though, she wasn’t sure if this applied for the wolf beastmen too, since Jojo was the first wolf beastman she met in life.

So was Kael’s decision to take a concubine driven purely by his urge to mate and breed offspring?

Since Jojo had said that he never knew his mother, Sisi simply assumed that Kael’s fated mate had died during a difficult labor, and that Kael had taken a concubine because he needed someone to satisfy his physical needs.

The more she thought about Jojo, the more worried she became. She kept glancing at him, but the boy seemed completely oblivious to everything around him.

After taking a good look at Ruela, Jojo finally turned to his father and asked innocently,"Daddy, what is a co... um... concu-bin?"

Kael pressed his lips together. He glanced at Ruela, his gaze darkening with displeasure.

Today’s banquet was meant to celebrate Jojo’s safe return. He had expected everyone to dress modestly. After all, Jojo was still very young, exposing him to such explicit displays was vulgar and inappropriate.

And the way Ruela swayed her hips so erotically only fueled his irritation.

Of course, Kael knew exactly what she intended. Her revealing clothes, her sultry smile, her exaggerated movements, all the signs of her wanting to mate with him.

But he had never planned to do that in the first place.

He had never been swayed by her charms. Not the first time, and certainly not now.

Fortunately, Jojo was still too young to understand. He didn’t even know what a concubine was.

That, however, made Kael hesitate. What was he supposed to tell his son?

Should he explain that a concubine existed to satisfy a king’s desires? But Kael felt no such desire for this woman. He had chosen her on a whim. She was nothing more than a temporary figurehead while he was away from the kingdom.

Besides, Jojo only understood the concept of mates. Kael had once told him that he would only ever have one mate for life.

Whether that bond was chosen by one’s heart or decreed by the Moon Goddess herself was something only fate could decide.

Ruela noticed the awkward silence and grew eager to explain.

In fact, she had already prepared an answer for the little prince.

’A concubine is a woman chosen by the king to serve him in bed. I will mate with him and bear his litter. You should get used to me, Little Prince, because I will be your stepmother in the future.’

She even rehearsed the explanation again in her mind, ensuring she wouldn’t stutter. That way, the little prince would understand her intention from the first listen.

But just as she opened her mouth, someone spoke first.

Sisi noticed Kael’s hesitation and immediately stepped in.

"A concubine is a woman who helps take care of your Daddy’s daily life, Jojo," she said gently.

"Take care?" Jojo tilted his head and turned to look at her.

Kael, meanwhile, felt a wave of relief. Sisi had come up with an answer that made sense, one that didn’t shatter a child’s innocence.

So he remained silent, watching her with an expression of a man who silently needed help, something the Beast King never showed before.

"Mhm," Sisi continued. "Like making sure your Daddy goes to bed on time and wakes up properly. She also helps prepare his den so it’s a more comfortable place to sleep."

She gave a proper explanation while deliberately omitted everything about mating. Jojo was far too young for that.

"Really?" Jojo nodded slowly, then pointed at Ruela. "But why is she wearing something like that?"

He stared at Ruela’s exposed chest and asked earnestly,"Big sister, aren’t you cold? Jojo gets really cold if I’m not by Daddy’s side, you know..."

The question from Jojo was innocent, but devastating for Ruela.

It instantly exposed Ruela as someone who had deliberately dressed to seduce the Beast King at a banquet meant for a child.

Now, she looked gaudy and vulgar in front of everyone who attended the banquet.

Ruela flushed in embarrassment and instinctively tried to adjust her dress, covering her exposed chest.

But Jojo kept staring, eyes wide with curiosity.

"Big sister, why are they so big? They look like two coconuts!"

Kael immediately covered Jojo’s eyes and glared at Ruela.

His irritation had already been simmering, but Jojo’s blunt comment pushed him over the edge. It made him wonder if picking her as a concubine was a mistake.

Jojo tried to pry his father’s hand away as his curiosity grew."Daddy, why can’t I look?"

"She’s not dressed properly," Kael said grimly. "You shouldn’t look. Not now."

"But why?" Jojo pressed.

"Excuse me, Miss Concubine," Sisi interjected calmly. "I think it would be best if you went back and changed your dress. I may not know much about female wolves, but I’m fairly sure any beastman would get cold wearing so little in winter when they’re not in their beast form."

Ruela glared at her.

She was already humiliated by the child’s words, and now this woman dared to lecture her in front of the Beast King!

"My name is Sisi, by the way. Pleased to meet you," Sisi added politely, extending her hand.

Ruela stared at the offered hand... and ignored it.

Instead, she turned back to Kael, forcing a fragile smile."P-please excuse me, My King. I will return with a warmer dress."

"Go," Kael said coldly. "You’re distracting the men in here with what you’re wearing."

Ruela nodded stiffly and hurried out of the banquet hall.

"M-Miss!" Leah rushed after her, but stopped short before Kael and bowed deeply."P-please forgive my mistress, My King. I advised her against wearing that, but she insisted. I merely followed her wishes."

"I don’t care," Kael said wearily. "Just tend to your mistress. Don’t let her embarrass herself like that again."

"Y-yes, My King!" Leah bowed again and hurried away.