Ah, so if he skipped the gems, he'd be halfway through his life already! That's quite a frightening pace of aging! But the idea of never aging or dying? Now that's sothing to marvel at! Suddenly, I'm feeling pretty thrilled about being swept into this world!
"I have the offerings needed for your awakening and our mating ceremony."
"I just want to clarify sothing about the mating ceremony—Is there a way to cancel it?"
He stared at with a deep frown on his face. "If you don't want a ceremony, we could cancel it. However, I thought all females wanted a ceremony."
"Don't get wrong, you're a great guy but I'm not a wedding and HEA kind of girl. I wouldn't mind having so fun with you but nothing like se...breeding? Right off the bat. I think it would be nice for us to spend so ti getting to know each other first. In my tribe, the females often like to take their ti with the guys before diving into sothing like that."
He looked puzzled, furrowing his brow, he had no idea about half of what she was saying. What was a wedding or HEA? He did know that she seed reluctant to have their mating ceremony, perhaps she was the shy type? That was fine, the ceremony was just for show anyway. He did understand that she was requesting to hold off on bearing him so eggs though and that was sothing he was reluctant about. "Wouldn't breeding help us understand each other more deeply?"
"Possibly? But I've never been with a male before, and it makes a bit anxious. Not that you aren't my type, there's definitely so attraction there."
He offered a warm smile and softly pressed his lips to my cheek. "Anything that helps you feel at ease is perfectly fine. Just lead through what you desire, as I'm not familiar with this practice and what it entails. I certainly wouldn't want to let you down. I'm genuinely curious to learn more about the kind of beastkin you are; you're truly unlike any other female I've encountered."
"Has there ever been soone who doesn't have a shifting form?"
"They would forever be seen as cursed by the gods, branded in such a way that no one would dare to mate with them, or they would face death. But you need not fret; I can feel the untapped strength within you."
"Are you really convinced about that?"
"Certainly, it's quite apparent."
"If I claid I didn't, you wouldn't catch and throw in jail, would you?"
"While it would be my responsibility to apprehend you, I'd find myself unable to carry out that duty since it would interfere with my primary duties. Therefore, I would choose to give up my rank as a general and take you to a village beyond our tribe, where we could exist free from the constraints of tribal laws."
"Are you really saying you wouldn't reconsider if it ca down to it?"
"I promise to cherish, safeguard, and support you always."
I felt an awkward smile on my lips.
"I consider myself quite lucky." He wrapped his arms around and pressed a kiss to the crown of my head, and I experienced the unusual feeling of him inhaling the scent of my hair. "Do you feel less afraid now?" he asked.
"For now," I said trying to free myself from his arms. This was so awkward!
He let out a soft laugh. "Anything you need, just ask. But do a favor and give Lirit so space for a bit. I have a feeling she won't be too happy after talking to her parents and discovering that I already have a mate."
"Speaking of mates, in your culture is it really alright for a female to be with more than one male?"
He blinked in bewildernt. "Why wouldn't it be? I'll be honest, if you were giving a lot of attention to another male while ignoring , I'd definitely have an issue with that, especially if it disrupted our family dynamic. But having multiple mates is crucial for your safety. Why would I ever want to put you or our unhatched eggs at risk? They need a steady supply of mana, and while I'm strong, I can't provide it endlessly. Without more than one male, you and our future cubs would always be at risk.
There are Rogues, Outsider Villages, wandering beastkin, rcenaries, adventurers, and all sorts of individuals who might try to take advantage of a lone female. The potential dangers far outweigh any benefits. Honestly, if you're against having more males, I'll have to insist on it. I'll usually respect your wishes, but not when they threaten to jeopardize your safety. I've heard stories of young, immature males letting their instincts take over, demanding their female be exclusive to them, but it rarely ends well when she agrees. No, I want you to have at least ten males."
"Ten?!"
"Your safety cannot be prioritized with anything less."
"How about three? I might be able to date three; maybe."
"A minimum of ten is non-negotiable. I intend to stand firm on this matter."
"We'll see. In the anti, I'd like to get to know each other better without a bunch of other males in the mix."
"If that's what you wish, I can reach out to the wolf brothers and see if they would be open to serving as your temporary servant males, ensuring you're never left alone."
"What's a servant male?"
"A male who dedicates himself to serving a female, often residing in the servant quarters of her ho or a nearby hut, in hopes of winning her affection. Occasionally, these servant males are assigned to provide additional protection for her if she lacks sufficient security. While he is not yet her chosen partner, he holds the potential to beco one."
"This situation arises when a female requires extra safety, is open to a male's presence despite her other partners' objections, or is simply uncertain about committing to him. Once bonded, a male cannot leave his mate, although a female has the freedom to part ways. If a male loses his bond, he must wait a year before he can accept a new mark from another female. During this waiting period, he remains a servant and is unable to father children, as unmarked males are incapable of fathering children."
I gave it so thought, and it actually makes sense. "Plus, there's another beastkin who might be keen on seeing and hinted that he could show up at the awakening ceremony."
"Oh, is that so? Who might that be?"
"His na is Milo and he's a fox beastkin."
Foxes may not typically possess great strength, but they are known for their intelligence. Sadly, they also tend to be quite untrustworthy.
"He's a crafter beastkin."
"Crafter? So you already knew about servant males?"
"I didn't exactly have intentions of turning him into a servant or keeping him in that role."
"You are considering having eggs with him?"
"Not at this mont!"
"I will et him and decide what would be most beneficial for our unit."
"I appreciate your advice, but let's be real—I'm going to follow my own path. It's just how I roll!"
He pinched his lips together. "Noted."
It seems he didn't earn that general title for nothing; he's clearly accustod to having things go his way.
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