After knocking down five beastly men, the vicious female escaped

Chapter 169 How long is the gestation period for orcs?

The interior of the castle was surprisingly clean and tidy.

Wu Xuan found a well-lit room, placed Wen Shu on the bed, and then gently massaged her lower abdomen.

"Ah Shu, will this make you feel better?"

He sat on the side of the bed, his golden eyes flashing with worry, his face showing little joy at becoming a father for the first time.

Wen Shu was no longer feeling anything, but seeing him with his head drooping and looking worried, she tried to change the subject.

“Wu Xuan, I’ve never seen a female give birth before,” she nestled into Wu Xuan’s arms, looked up at him, and asked curiously, “How long does it usually take for the cubs to be born?”

For several days in a row, Wu Xuan never closed her eyes, and her mind and body were in a state of extreme tension.

But at this moment, in this quiet room, Wen Shu's soft body was nestled affectionately in his arms.

Wu Xuan slowed her breathing, her muscles relaxed, and her heart felt a sense of warmth and peace from this comforting feeling.

He lowered his arm slightly to make Wen Shu more comfortable, his slender fingers brushing through her hair as he patiently answered her questions: "It depends on what kind of beast the cub is."

"If it's a leopard cub, the gestation period is about three months, and the same goes for serpent beasts. If it's a snowy owl cub, the gestation period for birds and beasts seems to be even shorter..."

His deep, mellow voice spoke softly, as if he were soothing someone to sleep.

Wen Shu was terrified all night, and was especially tired because of her pregnancy. She fell asleep halfway through the conversation and drifted off to sleep in his warm embrace.

As Wu Xuan was speaking, the person in his arms went silent.

He lowered his head slightly and saw that her breathing was slow and gentle, and her lips were dry and pale from the long journey. His heart clenched tightly.

But he knew it wasn't just because of those things...

There were also unexpected cubs.

He still remembers that his mother almost lost half her life when she gave birth to his younger sister.

Thinking back on his impulsive actions that night, he suddenly felt a pang of regret.

He didn't want Ah Shu to suffer any more pain, but it was too late...

He must take good care of her.

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After sleeping until noon, Wen Shu felt refreshed and stretched lazily.

Looking around, I found that there was no one in the room.

Unable to find her shoes, she stepped barefoot onto the ground and walked downstairs. As soon as she crossed the living room, she was stared at by two pairs of eyes that seemed to have a physical presence.

Wu Xuan and Luo Fei sat facing each other at the marble table, turning their heads at the same time upon hearing the noise.

The two exchanged a few words, and Luo Fei's lips curled into a smug, victorious smile.

Wu Xuan's face was gloomy, and the atmosphere around him was frighteningly low. Only when his gaze fell on Wen Shu did he calm down a bit, get up and walk towards her, and pull her into his arms.

"Why aren't you wearing shoes again?"

He nervously sat back down at the table, his large, burning hands cradling Wen Shu's feet tightly. "You'll get cold like this. What if your stomach hurts?"

"I……"

Wen Shu opened her mouth, wanting to explain herself, but was interrupted by the overly nervous Wu Xuan.

"Eat something warm first," he said, picking up a bowl of hot soup with his free hand. "Try this. I just bought the bones this morning. They say they're good for your health."

The rim of the bowl was pressed against her lips; being cared for so tenderly warmed Wen Shu's heart, but feeding her...

She was still a little unaccustomed to it.

"Myself……"

Her eyes flickered slightly as she met Wu Xuan's gleaming golden eyes. She swallowed the words she was about to say, took a small sip, and said, "Delicious."

Her eyebrows curved into a smile, and her snow-white face radiated a sweet glow.

Seeing her delight, Wu Xuan smiled and said, as if showing off a treasure, "I bought a whole totem with many different recipes. I'll make it for you every day from now on." The two were inseparable, their eyes filled with each other's images. The harmonious atmosphere acted like an invisible wall, keeping Luo Fei out.

His upturned lips gradually straightened, and he reluctantly withdrew his gaze, his hands gripping the table.

She glanced at the dishes out of the corner of her eye, raised an eyebrow, cut them with a bone knife, walked straight to the two of them, cleared her throat, and said, "Here, Shu, try this."

A neatly sliced ​​piece of roasted meat was dangling in front of me.

Wen Shu paused in wiping her mouth, looked up and saw Luo Fei's ambiguous smile. After scrutinizing her, his gaze fell on her tightly held foot, and she felt a strong sense of shame.

"I," she swallowed hard, leaned back into Wu Xuan's arms, and patted his arm, "Wu Xuan, put me down, where are my shoes?"

The pleasant atmosphere was abruptly interrupted. Wu Xuan ground his back teeth, looked at the eyesore Luo Fei, and saw that Luo Fei's eyes were full of provocation, which made him furious.

That damned bandit!
It's bad enough that they humiliated him, but they also had to disturb his meal with Ah Shu!

Recalling what he had said, Wu Xuan's eyes darkened, his anger seemingly extinguished by ice water, leaving only a heavy feeling in his heart.

He's a complete failure; he can't protect the females at all...

Following instructions, Wu Xuan put Wen Shu down and left the restaurant to fetch clean shoes.

Wen Shu wasn't blind. She saw Wu Xuan's unpleasant expression and guessed that Luo Fei might have said something. She asked directly, "What did you just say to him?"

Her tone wasn't harsh, but her cold voice sounded to Luo Fei as if she were blaming him for Wu Xuan.

What was originally a pleasant mood turned into another extreme because of a single sentence.

Luo Fei had anticipated this situation long ago, when he accepted that females could have other beast husbands, but this day came too quickly, and he was completely unprepared!
He gripped the plate tightly, veins bulging on the back of his hand, afraid he would lose his temper and leave immediately. But looking at Wen Shu's bewildered face, he couldn't bear to leave.

From the moment I learned of her death until now, I have escaped death on Dragon Island.

He didn't even have time to properly look at her...

His heart ached with a tightness, and he put down the plate, angrily sitting down next to Wen Shu. He grabbed her face with his large hand and said, "You're all lovey-dovey with that black panther right in front of me. Do you think I don't exist?"

Hearing his disgruntled accusations, Wen Shu pursed her lips slightly, lowered her eyes somewhat guiltily, and realized that she had indeed just...

But she simply couldn't refuse Wu Xuan.

A thought flashed through her mind, and she thought she was being clever by tightening her grip on Luo Fei's arm, trying to distract him. "Um, is there anything else that's bothering you? I can treat you again?"

Her tone was gentle, but Luo Fei laughed in exasperation.

"Wen Shu, are you addicted to lying to me?"

He lifted Wen Shu by the bottom, pulled her to sit face-to-face in his lap, gripped the back of the chair with his pale hands, and leaned closer, "Don't treat me like a fool..."

With the back of his head resting against the chair back, the light was completely blocked by his broad frame, making Luo Fei's handsome face even closer.

The scorching heat hit her face, and Wen Shu's heart skipped a beat. She turned her face away slightly.

The hot, wet stain lingered on the side of her face for a few seconds before she angrily opened her mouth.

"Hiss, Lophii!"

Why does he bite people so much!
Wen Shu covered her face in pain, remembering that she had also been bitten on Dragon Island, and angrily reached out to push him.

Seeing her like this, Luo Fei felt inexplicably better.

He grabbed her wrist as she resisted, cupped her slightly flushed face in his large hand, and examined her closely for a few seconds. "It looks better with both sides. Want another bite?"

As he spoke, he smiled, lowered his head, and kissed her face.

Wen Shu hurriedly dodged, and when she stopped panting, her whole face was covered in saliva.

She leaned against Luo Fei's shoulder, rubbing against him uncomfortably, "Luo Fei, you're absolutely crazy..."

Having been scolded, Luo Fei chuckled softly, his breathing unsteady. Gazing at the soft top of her hair, his lowered red eyes couldn't hide his tenderness.

He calmed his racing heart, pulled her into his arms, and sighed contentedly, "Wen Shu, I'm homeless now. Please take me in, okay?"

P.S.: There's one more chapter coming up, it'll be past midnight, everyone get some sleep.