The Villainess Winning Back Her Beast Husbands-Chapter 116: This Timid, and You Dare to Kill?

Lachlan stood silently to the side, his eyelashes casting faint shadows in the firelight.

He watched as Caden Albright wrapped his arms around Evangeline in an almost possessive embrace. His long lashes trembled, and a bitter taste rose in his throat. He was now just a bystander, one who had to carefully weigh his every move just to get close.

Amid the whining whimpers of the cub, Lachlan silently took half a step back.

Here, he was no different from Elias Moretti or Orion. In fact, he was guilty.

Caden Albright’s long, slender fingers gently toyed with the ends of Evangeline’s hair. The corner of his eye lifted in a sidelong glance at Elias Moretti, whose expression was grim. "Eva, since we’re not going to the Grymdale Tribe, what should we do?"

Evangeline efficiently mixed formula for Bunny and said calmly, "We’ll stay here for now."

The rainy season wasn’t over yet, and the downpours were relentless. Since they didn’t have a clear destination, it was better to temporarily remain in Blackwater Swamp.

A great battle had just taken place here, and Raiden’s lingering power would drive away any reckless Wild Beasts.

’Besides, this area is a gray zone, not a conventional Beastman territory. It’ll reduce a lot of unnecessary trouble. After all, there’s hardly a normal person around me.’

"And what about him?" Caden Albright lowered his gaze, his hand pressing "gently" over The Everwake’s abdomen.

Even though he was unconscious, The Everwake let out a muffled groan, a trickle of crimson spilling from his lips.

Evangeline watched with a cold expression, saying nothing.

’A harem has its own rules. I can’t show favoritism; I have to treat them all equally.’

’Tonight, The Everwake crossed a line and offended people. It’s only right that he suffers a little. If I don’t let Caden Albright and the others vent their anger, how could we possibly live together under the same roof in the future?’

’Besides, a wave of anger is welling up inside my own chest.’

’That bastard, The Everwake, is vicious and cruel, with no regard for a Beastman’s most basic principles. He didn’t even spare Bunny.’

’He’s so wild and untamable, his vicious nature on full display. If I don’t teach him a lesson, how will he ever learn his place?’

Evangeline rose slowly, her gaze sweeping over Orion and Elias Moretti. With a light wave of her slender hand, several hunted animals appeared in a neat pile on the ground. Her voice was faint as she said, "Hunting is difficult during the rainy season. Consider this a thank you."

’Even though they weren’t much help—in fact, they even caused some trouble. But their willingness to brave the rain and come here showed a genuine sentiment. I’m not one to be ungrateful, so I’ll remember this.’

Orion looked at the fresh prey on the ground, his gaze sweeping over the waists of Thorne, Caden Albright, and Lachlan. He noticed they all wore items of the same material, each engraved with the unique pattern of their beast form, showing meticulous care.

’A small Illusion Realm.’

’Sometimes, it’s enough to make anyone jealous.’

"Thank you!"

Orion took a deep breath. He wasn’t one to suffer for the sake of pride. Although the Wyvern Clan had an easier time during the rainy season, prey was the foundation of survival. Who would complain about having too much?

He decisively shouldered the prey and turned, disappearing into the curtain of rain.

’Since I’ve already decided to hide my feelings, there’s no need to linger and cause myself more grief.’

Thorne watched Orion’s retreating figure, a flicker in his eyes, and strode after him.

Elias Moretti glanced down at the prey on the ground, a complex emotion flashing in his crimson pupils. "Are you sure you won’t reconsider? This is the Blackwater Tribe’s territory. I’ve heard that they..."

His words stopped abruptly, and Elias Moretti suddenly gave a self-deprecating laugh.

’No matter how savage the Blackwater Tribe is, what could they possibly gain from going against Evangeline?’

He said no more. His form flickered and transformed into his beast shape. His Red Phosphorus Snake Tail coiled around the prey, and in an instant, he had slithered out of the bamboo house. The room suddenly felt empty, with only the damp air slowly drifting within.

Evangeline gently handed Bunny to Caden Albright and rose, walking toward Loras in the corner.

Hearing the approaching footsteps, Loras curled up even tighter.

His hands were clasped over his head, his purple curly hair trembling with his incessant sobs. A few suppressed whimpers escaped him. The corner of Evangeline’s mouth twitched involuntarily. ’It’s the first time I’ve felt so helpless.’

’I’m used to being domineering. Whether these male leads are arrogant or insane, I never indulge them.’

’But faced with this "Moonlight Flower shivering in a storm" before me, I’m genuinely troubled.’ 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

Evangeline sighed and offered him a plain handkerchief, her voice teasing, "So timid, yet you dare to attempt murder in the middle of the night?"

’Loras tried to kill me, but Nix stopped him. I just don’t get it. If he’s this scared, why hasn’t he let Nix take over again?’

The handkerchief Evangeline offered remained suspended in mid-air. Loras only buried his face deeper, his curled-up body trembling uncontrollably, giving no reaction to her words or actions.

After a moment of silence, Evangeline formed a hand seal with her fingers and cast an Enchanting Spell.

The moment the Spell’s faint glow entered Loras’s body, he shuddered and went rigid, as if struck by lightning.

"Lift your head."

Evangeline crouched down. As Loras raised his head, she gently lifted his chin with her fingertips to study him carefully.

’It’s the same face, no different aside from the Star Pattern. But with a different personality in control, the spirit behind his eyes is completely different. It’s like they’re two separate people.’

Caden Albright watched this scene, a dark light swirling in his amber eyes, but he remained silent.

’I can roughly guess Eva’s intentions. She wants to find every one of her scattered Beast Husbands and atone for the mistakes of the past, even though... she wasn’t the one who made them.’

’If I wasn’t sure at first, I’m certain now: this Evangeline is not the Evangeline from before.’

’I don’t know who she is, but I understand that she’s here to bear the heavy burden of redemption. How unfair. It clearly wasn’t her fault, yet she has to endure their cold glares and loathing.’

Lachlan stood still in the shadows, his gaze fixed on Evangeline.

A stream of light flowed from Evangeline’s fingertips into Loras’s body as she examined the shattered network of his Star Pattern on his forehead.

But one look made her brow furrow tightly.

’Loras is a rare Plant Beastman and doesn’t have a Beast Crystal. This means I can’t help him rebuild his Star Pattern!’

’If Loras has no Star Pattern, he and Nix will never be able to transform. What about my mission?’

Just as Evangeline was lost in thought, the rigid form of Loras suddenly moved.

His long, pale fingers suddenly clamped around her wrist, a familiar coldness radiating from them. The timidity in his violet eyes vanished, replaced by a chilling, deathly stillness.

His androgynous face was hazy in the shifting light. Though he showed no emotion, his low, hoarse voice betrayed a nearly imperceptible tremor. "You okay?"

Evangeline shook her head and pulled Nix to his feet.

She turned sideways and gestured to the others behind her, her enchanting voice laced with gentleness. "You should remember them, so I won’t make introductions. For now, we’ll live here in Blackwater Swamp. Once the rainy season passes, we’ll find another suitable place to stay."

As she spoke, her long, narrow eyes narrowed slightly, locking onto Nix’s violet pupils like chains.

’His personality is dark and paranoid. He’s probably plotting how to tear the others to shreds so he can have me all to himself.’

’If he refuses to let Caden Albright and the others stay, I’ll have to find another way to lay down the law.’

Nix’s long lashes half-concealed his deep violet irises, casting a shadow on his pale skin. His slender fingers tightened imperceptibly on Evangeline’s wrist.

After a moment, he looked up at Caden Albright and Lachlan, and at the unconscious form of The Everwake on the ground.

"Get out and find your own bamboo." His violet eyes were filled with coldness. His fingertips brushed lightly over Evangeline’s wrist before he added, "I’ll help you build your shelters."

The low, hoarse voice escaped his throat. It was hardly polite, but it was already a huge concession.

Caden Albright’s gaze fell on Nix. ’One moment weak, the next moment powerful—I can’t see through this person at all. Back when I fell from Thorncliff, there was no one named "Loras" around.’

Lachlan said nothing and turned to leave the bamboo house.

"Lachlan," Evangeline’s enchanting voice called out, stopping him.

Lachlan’s steps froze. With his back to the others, his long fingers slowly curled into fists at his sides.