LOGINClar spent the entire morning flipping the dried meat strips and smoking a new batch of meat. She calculated in her mind: if she could smoke as much as possible over the next five days before the Harvest Festival, it would help, as she certainly couldn't rely solely on smoked meat through the entire cold season. At least with fresh meat and yams to pair it with, the winter would be more bearable.Once she finished her tasks, she muttered softly, "Why haven't they come back yet?"Barely a moment later, Clar saw the familiar figures of a lynx and a tiger in the distance. She was surprised—Ben's beast form was almost twice the size of Lucas’s, truly a majestic tiger."Clar, I'm back."Clar quickly rushed forward to pull Lucas into her arms, spinning him around to check i
Clar knew that Lucas must not have eaten yet after returning, so she gathered the dried meat strips and fruit from outside the cave, roasted part of the fresh meat, and lightly stir-fried the rest. Then she waited at the cave entrance with Luna.During this time, Luna seemed hesitant, as if he had something to say. Even after finishing a large pot of meat, he still looked conflicted. Clar gently pulled his long fingers over and placed his hand on her lap, looking at him with trust. “Luna, if there’s something on your mind, just say it. We can face it together.”Looking at her openness, Luna finally spoke the thoughts he had been holding in all afternoon. “Clar, I know I’m still too weak. I want to leave for a few days… to hunt and absorb the beast crystal Ben gave me. I’ll definitely return before the Harvest Festival, b
At this moment, when Ben heard that familiar name mentioned again, there was no trace of joy—only endless regret and disgust. Especially when he saw Clar take a step back, a hint of distrust in her expression, something inside him completely broke. Unable to restrain himself any longer, he reached out and pulled her firmly into his arms, his hand locking around her waist. His palm covered nearly half her frame, and only then did he truly realize just how thin she had become.A deep ache surfaced in his eyes. His voice softened, carrying an unmistakable urgency and sincerity.“Clar… believe me. I have nothing to do with Yoyo anymore. Right now, there’s only you in my heart. Can you give me a chance?”“And… after absorbing that beast crystal last time, I’ve already reached the peak of
Because Ben was standing close, he overheard part of the conversation. His palms kept sweating, nerves tightening little by little, yet Clar’s answer still chilled his heart. “Alright. This is called chopsticks. I’ll teach you.” Clar only wanted to finish the meal peacefully, never expecting this rabbit to be so curious. By the end of the meal, Ben’s affection for her had risen again—but at the same time, he clearly realized there was no longer any place left for him in her heart.After sending Ben off, Clar immediately turned her attention to the stone bed. She wanted to remodel it. When Mae heard that she was making something new again, she shamelessly refused to leave and stayed inside the cave. Clar began recalling what her roommate once described: in European homes, fireplaces and heated platforms were commonly used. The bed structure contained hollow heat-conducti
“Clar, don’t misunderstand—we’re not here to accuse you.” “Yes, we’re here to thank you.” “Thank you for telling us that yams are edible. That’s the best thing I’ve ever eaten.” “That’s right—soft, powdery, and fragrant.” At the mention of the taste, everyone seemed to still have greedy saliva lingering at the corners of their mouths.Hearing that they had no ill intentions, Clar’s flustered heart slowly calmed down. Then someone noticed the large sealed structure behind her. Inside, faint beast-fire smoke drifted out. Curiosity instantly peaked. “What is that behind you?” “We heard from far away that you have a new preservation method. Can you tell us?” The one speaking was Dylan, a yellow-furred beastman, likely a canine.“Yeah, Cl
The air inside the cave still carried traces of lingering intimacy.Lucas looked at Clar’s slightly flushed face, a hint of satisfaction flickering in his eyes.He suddenly leaned closer, his breath brushing past her ear.His lips lightly grazed her earlobe, warm breath
Kael noticed Clar’s slightly flushed cheeks and her somewhat uneasy expression. His tone was casual, almost lazy.“Are you hot?”That question hit her embarrassment directly.Clar shot him a glare, a hint of irritation and shyness in her voice.&ldquo
Kael naturally understood that Lucas had gradually recovered after swallowing the crystal core back then.But Ben’s situation was clearly different.His brows were tightly furrowed, his tone heavy.“This is very risky. Lucas wasn’t injured this severely at t
Holding Clar, Ben leapt out of the beast’s attack range, placed her in front of her mates, and then went to deal with the beast on his own.Luna looked at Clar with deep guilt. It was all because he had been too careless.“Clar, are you okay? Next time, I will definitely







