Chapter 325: Can’t Wait

Chapter 325: Chapter 325: Can’t Wait

"Forget you?" Bai Wanwan didn’t know whether to laugh or cry, shooting him a sidelong glance.

"Yeah. Just now in the Witch Cave, your eyes were glued to Jin Yi. You didn’t even look at me once."

The more Yan Lie spoke, the more worked up he got, as if he were genuinely wronged. "I know Jin Yi is good-looking, but so am I. Look at me... Am I not handsome?"

Yan Lie cupped her face, turning it toward him.

Bai Wanwan let him have his way, and her eyes did indeed size up Yan Lie’s face seriously.

Her Beast Husbands were all the cream of the crop; every single one, whether in temperament or looks, was a standout among the Beastmen.

No one was more handsome than another; they were each unique and beautiful in their own way, and she liked them all.

"Wanwan, am I not handsome?"

Seeing her stare at him without a word, Yan Lie, who was normally so confident, started to feel uneasy.

He was the most popular male of the Leopard Clan among the females, but Wanwan’s Beast Husbands were all so exceptional...

But soon, Bai Wanwan smiled and gave her answer. "You are handsome. It’s like you were made exactly to my liking."

Yan Lie’s temperament and appearance were like that of a refreshing high school boy. Just looking at him gave a sense of comfort, like a crisp lime soda on a scorching summer day.

"Then why didn’t you look at me at all just now?"

Normally he wasn’t so petty, but the moment Wanwan saw Jin Yi, it was as if her eyes could only see that Golden Lion.

From that moment until now, he had felt miserable inside.

So he desperately needed Wanwan’s affirmation to know that she liked him.

"Why do you think? Jin Yi is so badly injured, and it took me two days to come see him. And who was it that drooled all over me last night? If I didn’t like you, I would’ve kicked you off the bed long ago. Would I have let you pester me all night?"

Only then did Yan Lie break into a wide grin. "I knew I had a place in your heart, Wanwan. So, will you kiss me too?"

He leaned in, staring at her beautiful lips, his Adam’s apple bobbing uncontrollably.

’Heavens knew, he had wanted to snatch Wanwan out of Jin Yi’s arms just now.’

Toward her own people, Bai Wanwan had always been responsive to every request. She immediately stood on her tiptoes and gave him a peck.

"Not enough! I want more!"

Yan Lie leaned over and, just as Jin Yi had done earlier, wrapped her tightly in his arms and kissed her forcefully.

The snowflakes rustled down from above, blanketing them both.

In the snow-white world, their embrace formed a picturesque scene.

*******

The next day, Bai Wanwan was still sleeping groggily when she heard a commotion outside.

Bai Wanwan turned over. Xin Feng, who had been beside her, was already out of bed.

’He’s always so diligent, getting up this early even while injured.’

Turning to look at the sofa across the room, she saw Yan Lie sleeping in a completely uninhibited posture, his long legs kicked out from under the animal hide, entirely unaffected by the noise outside.

Bai Wanwan clutched the animal hide and sat up. Dressed in soft, thin sleepwear, she groggily looked outside.

Then she heard the Clan Leader’s voice. "You’ve all done so much for the tribe. You must accept this food. This is for Wanwan, you should take it as well."

"Thank you. I’ll accept it on Wanwan’s behalf."

Xin Feng didn’t refuse, accepting it readily.

"Jin Yi thinks about Wanwan all day, which isn’t good for his recovery. The Clan Witch said he could come back here to recuperate, so I brought him over."

Xin Feng glanced at the seriously injured male beside him.

’He certainly moves fast. Is he afraid Wanwan will go back on her word?’

"Alright. Rest assured, Clan Leader. Since Wanwan has agreed to become mates with the Young Clan Leader, we are all family now. It’s good for him to come over sooner, so Wanwan doesn’t have to worry and travel through the heavy snow to see him."

His objective achieved, Jin Cang worried they might change their minds and quickly said, "There are still many matters to attend to in the clan. I’ll leave things in your and Wanwan’s hands. I’ll be going now."

Without even waiting for Xin Feng’s reply, he turned and left in a hurry.

Inside the room, the two males stood facing each other. Xin Feng nodded at him. "Wanwan is still resting."

"From now on, I will learn from you all and protect Wanwan together with you."

Just as he said that, Bai Wanwan’s voice came from inside.

"Jin Yi?"

Hearing her voice, Jin Yi eagerly bypassed Xin Feng and walked into the room.

Having just woken up, Bai Wanwan had an extra touch of lazy charm. She waved at Jin Yi. "I wasn’t done sleeping, and you all woke me up."

Jin Yi walked over and sat down next to her. "Then sleep. I’ll stay with you."

"Mhm, stay with me," she said with a bright smile as she lay back down, patting the spot beside her. "Come up and stay with me."

Jin Yi’s face instantly turned red.

This was something he had dreamed of. Before, it was just a fantasy, but now it was within his grasp.

It felt a little unreal.

But he still obediently took off his heavy outer animal hide, lifted the soft bedding, and lay down.

His heart was racing and his mind was completely focused on the female beside him, so he paid no mind to the unprecedentedly soft quilt and settled in without issue.

Bai Wanwan rolled over into his arms and closed her eyes. "Sleep..."

’Sleep? How could he sleep?’

He was more awake than anyone right now.

Today was different from yesterday. Yesterday, Wanwan had been wearing thick clothes, so even when he held her, the sensation wasn’t distinct.

But now, her thin layer of clothing barely concealed anything.

He had also taken off his animal hide, his bare torso completely uncovered.

Only a thin layer of fabric separated him from her warm, soft body.

Sensing her breathing slowly even out, Jin Yi closed his eyes, fighting back his urges.

’It seems Wanwan really hasn’t had enough sleep. I can’t disturb her.’

Gradually, Bai Wanwan fell asleep again.

The soft, delicate body he had longed for was right in his arms, yet he couldn’t do a thing.

After a long time passed like this, a voice came from across the room.

Yan Lie yawned and sat up on the sofa, opening his eyes to look across.

Unexpectedly, his eyes met Jin Yi’s, and his previously hazy gaze instantly cleared.

"What are you doing here?"

He threw off his blanket and strode over.

"It’s too cold outside. I was worried Wanwan would get sick running back and forth, so I came here to recuperate."

Yan Lie looked at the way he was holding Wanwan, his body stiff as a board, and suddenly smiled. "Mm, you rest up well."

No one knew better than her Beast Husbands just how captivating Wanwan was.

’Besides, Jin Yi has never had a taste. How restless must he be feeling inside?’

’And yet, he can’t do a single thing...’

Jin Yi was completely unable to sleep. Every cell in his body was undergoing a form of torture.

But the sleeping female beside him was completely oblivious, sleeping soundly and sweetly.

In her sleep, if she sensed his scorching body moving away, she would even grope her way back to press against him again.

After this happened back and forth a few times, Jin Yi was already covered in sweat.

He finally understood the meaning behind Yan Lie’s earlier smile.

This torture tormented him for a long time. Finally, having slept her fill, Bai Wanwan opened her eyes.

Opening her eyes to the sight of Jin Yi’s handsome face, she mumbled, "Am I dreaming?"

Jin Yi watched her lips open and close, and losing control, he kissed her.

"Jin—"

Her voice was completely swallowed by his searing breath.