The Beauty's Hidden Beast

Five days later...
Despite the early hour, the brisk air slipped beneath my blankets, its subtle coolness urging my eyes to open.
Curtis was sleeping in his serpent form, coiled and serene beside Vick, who was dozing off on the fur couch he had made for himself.
Muir, in contrast, had chosen a spot a short distance from my fur-covered bed, his body curled on the cold stone floor.
With careful movements, I crept on all fours, making my way towards Muir like a silent predator. My eyes trailed down his gentle features, softened further by his closed eyes.
It was hard to imagine him ever being evil when he looked this vulnerable. I leaned over and pressed a soft kiss on his lips, enjoying their plumpness as I rolled him onto his back.
Muir's eyes flew open in shock, staring up at me with wide, startled eyes.
"I'm cold," I said, whispering against his lips before planting another kiss. I placed my limbs along his sides, distributing my weight as I lay on top of his chest.
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*WARNING* Mature scene +18 (START)
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"Why did you remove your clothes if you are cold?" he asked. His teeth grazed my lips, and I shivered, his actions stoking the fire in my belly.
"Afraid they would get dirty," I answered. I wrapped his hand around my waist, urging him to caress me. His palm was hot, its heat permeating my skin.
His fingers twitched, the tips pressing gently into my sides as if testing the boundaries.
I chuckled quietly when he tried to pick me up and carry me under the covers but struggled to do so due to the weights around my wrists and ankles.
He let out a frustrated sigh, "I am too weak," he admitted.
I hummed in agreement. "With your touch. I knew you would warm me up with your touch." I clarified.
He swallowed, his eyes darting around the room.
"They are asleep. It's just the two of us," I deepened our kiss, urging him to do the same. He was a little hesitant, but the moment I let my tongue touch his, he reciprocated, his mouth opening wider as he tilted his head, eager to taste me.
My body grew hot, its heat rising to match his as I rubbed against him. He muffled a groan, his hips arching towards mine, the hardening length of his shaft pressing against my stomach.
I smiled as I moved seductively, rubbing the moistness against the length of his manhood, which also looked too tempting to be ignored.
Muir shuddered, his hands coming up to cup my bottom. I rocked against him, grinding the sensitive bundle of nerves at the apex of my thighs against his throbbing cock.
My arousal grew, my folds becoming wet as I pressed harder against his cock. He gripped my bottom tightly, his fingers digging into my cheeks as he pulled me down against him, his hips lifting off the floor.
"Mmmm," I sighed, biting my lower lip as he continued to pull me against him. His fingers slipped between my cheeks and teased my entrance. The sensation made me gasp, the muscles in my pussy contracting around his fingers.
"Do you feel warmer now?" he asked in a whisper, his fingers pumping in and out of me, his thumb circling the sensitive flesh of my clit.
"I do," I whispered against his ear, enjoying the way his fingers thrust into me, mimicking the motions his shaft would. I reached down, wrapping my fingers around his cock, using his precum to lubricate his shaft, causing his cock to slide easily in my palm. I could feel his balls tighten and the muscles in his abdomen contract, his fingers pumping furiously into my pussy.
His entire body went rigid as his seed spilled from his cock. The feel of his fingers inside me and his warm seed on my hand triggered my own release. My body trembled as pleasure washed over me.
Muir's fingers were still inside me as he went limp beneath me, his breathing heavy and his chest heaving. He let out a content sigh, his eyes slowly opening.
"Now, I'm no longer cold," I gave him a half smile, the afterglow of the quickie making me feel quite relaxed.
"I see," Muir answered, his voice soft, his gaze tender.
I lifted my hips, sliding his fingers out of me, enjoying the slight sting and the way it made my body feel sensitive. I climbed off him and moved to the bathroom.
"Wait, I'll warm up the water for you," Muir quickly got up, "It's not proper for a female to be subjected to the cold."
"It will take too long. Get ready for a little spar instead," I splashed cold water on my face and body, cleaning up the cum from my hand and between my thighs. Muir also cleaned himself while also enjoying the sight of my naked body.
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*WARNING* Mature scene +18 (END)
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I want them to get used to my nakedness and make them more comfortable around it rather than seeing them act like blushing pups experiencing their first heat, which was seriously making me feel like a pedophile taking advantage of little virgin boys.
After brushing my teeth, I pulled out my clothes from my backpack and the machetes hidden beneath the sheets.
Muir stirred Vick and Curtis awake, urging them to prepare for the day.
"Keep an eye on her for me. Any mess she makes, I'll handle it later," Vick said, closing his eyes, "Try not to die."
Without a word, Curtis slithered through the balcony and made his way to the backyard where our spars usually took place. There, he slumped down under the sole tree in the whole vicinity, surrendering to his exhaustion once more.
I climbed up the balcony, taking in the height. Carefully, I found sturdy ledges and protrusions, using them as handholds and footholds.
"Isn't Vick afraid you will run away or do something dangerous?" asked Muir as he flew out of the window in his half-human beast form.
"He is, but right now, he is too exhausted to care whether someone's breathing or not," I said, "There's no point in trying to run away when I know I'll fail. Anyway, let's spar."
"We should wait until they wake up," Muir shook his head, "I don't want to hurt you."
"Be gentle then," I kicked the pebble on the ground. It landed right beside his face, startling him. "I will be too," I mocked, smirking as I dodged his sneak attack.
This guy loved to use dirty tricks, often using pepper, chili powder, and other irritating substances to get under both Vick's and Curtis's skin, often being able to level their powers with shrewd tactics.
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"Yaya, take this," Curtis handed me a clear crystal, pointing at the red marks around my wrists and ankles, "You have been training without a rest for too long," he said, completely ignoring the sprawled Muir, who lay defeated on the ground like a beaten rat.
"I need my skin to get used to the strain," I said, my shadow looming over Muir's body. Having a teacher proved more effective than learning alone. It seemed he only needed a few small pushes to have an epiphany.
Curtis tossed the refused clear crystal at Muir and went up to the balcony, then returned with a bucket of herbal concoction, "Place your ankles and wrists inside it. It will ease the pain and the swelling."
I dipped my legs into the bucket. The water was cold, but soothing.
Just to assure me that he really didn't mind having kids, Curtis casually mentioned that his ancestors viewed eating others' beast men's offspring, even their own, as just another part of life. So it was probably for the best that I couldn't have any babies. Who knew when those ancestral urges might resurface, compelling him to act on instinct when under stress?
Without much thought, my hand clenched into a fist and struck Curtis squarely in the face, making him stumble to the ground, "Next time those ancestors try to take over you, tell them to screw off," I told him firmly as I handed him my compact mirror from my sash, "because it won't just be a black eye they'll be getting from your female."
"..." Curtis held the mirror, flabbergasted that I was still able to land a punch on him. He must be wondering how he had survived until now.
Well, the only reason why I haven't killed him for real at the beginning was because of his identity as Nivi's book husband.
"Good morning, Precious," Vick's voice called out from the balcony, his chiseled features illuminated by the afternoon light as he stretched his impeccably toned body against the backdrop of the rising sun, "What the─" He took in the mess I'd left Curtis and Muir in during his absence, about to say something, but his stomach growled, cutting him off.
Muir quickly got up from the ground. "I'm going to hunt something for lunch," he announced as he absorbed the clear crystal. Both Curtis and Vick had enormous appetites, and it dawned on him why he had become the sole hunter during their time together.
Having one person by my side was simply not enough ─ everyone concluded that there should always be at least two babysitters by my side.
Vick contributed with his knowledge, Curtis contributed with his wealth, and Muir contributed with the errands.
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After the exercise, I went to check on Bai, who was still sound asleep in her room. She had probably spent the whole night watching some dramas in my notebook, which I downloaded per Nivi's recommendations, but never had the time to watch them.
Shuu visited us two days ago to return everything I had given to Nivi. I removed any unsuitable material from the laptop while setting up a fresh user account before handing everything over to Bai─ except for the gun and a handwritten note.
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"Whoa, Muir, you've got a fourth stripe?!" Bai congratulated Muir as he brought her a simple meal. A wistful sigh escaped her, "I wonder if I'll ever meet someone as strong and gentle as you one day."
Muir chuckled softly, "Actually, a young bear from the Camel Hump Valley has come to visit us to meet you. He's around Parker's age with two stripes. The ape king has invited all the females to a banquet in the beast city square today. We could bring the bear along if you're interested."
Bai nodded enthusiastically, "When are we leaving?"
"Right now," I announced, stepping out from behind Muir, startling Bai so much she nearly choked on her food.
"Wait! Let me change my clothes first," Bai said hurriedly, ushering us out before swiftly shutting the door.
I gazed up at Muir, playing with the single braid hanging over his right shoulder, "Did the bear actually come here on his own? Or is someone in this household too impatient to get rid of my baby girl?"
Muir cleared his throat, avoiding my gaze with a slight cough.
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The Beasts City.
A line of beast men, towering and fierce, let out a mix of growls and howls into the air, showing off their raw power.
"See that one?" Tony gestured subtly towards an imposing figure exuding the most commanding aura, "That's Winston. He's the youngest in the Beast City to have achieved four stripes by the age of 35." He said, slipping into the role of Bai's tour guide.
"35?" Bai echoed, feeling a mix of awe and a little bit of fear at Winston's intense presence. She turned to glance back at my group, a curious expression crossing her face. "I forgot to ask, how old are Muir and Curtis?"
Meanwhile, I found myself distracted by the challenge presented in the gaze of a girl standing boldly among the crowd. Her eyes locked onto me with an unspoken challenge, pulling my attention away from Winston.
Following the trail of Nivi's, now pitying gaze, I observed Curtis, his right black eye concealed beneath a cloth bandage.
Then there was Muir, trying to be slick by covering his left cheek with a similar cloth meant to treat wounds, probably to hide his fourth stripe. Being only 31, that kind of achievement would definitely get the four beast kings talking.
Lastly, my eyes twitched as they landed on Vick, who sported a bandage across his forehead more for laughs than injury. It seemed like he didn't want to miss out on the chance to make himself look like a victim of domestic abuse.