A Novel's Beast World

84. Guilty Men

1/1 update for today, August 4, 2022.

 Well that was annoying. Did I need to keep hanging out with the girl? Whenever we 'talk' I feel like the biggest bitch afterwards. I don't want to deal with her issues. Her family is a hot mess. Sounds like Parker is being the most reasonable one, which really says something.

"Do you have to force yourself?" Shuu asked and I sighed.

"For now. It's not like every time we hang out ends that badly." I tried hard this time too and it still went really well. Actually, I was kind of a dick. I was almost trash talking her hubby. But I wasn't wrong... At least I managed to hold back sometimes, but maybe I should accept that title of 'bitch' and wear it like a hoe.

"What do you want to do now?" Shuu asked a little concerned. The weather had finally warmed up enough that the sun felt a little hot.

"How about we practice napping in the sun?" I like this plan. Go me. Maybe Qingqing will think about what I said or maybe she won't. The fact that she came to me of all people for advice, shows how desperate she is... Forget it, time to think about naps.

"Okay." Shuu's gaze softened. Drew was not too upset from what he could tell. He had been trying to feel the mating mark more often these days since Drew did the same to him, but he wasn't that good at it. Instead, he tried to focus on her body language.

We got some picnic shit together and me and Shuu took a nap. Winston lounged with us. Whenever I'd wake up, I'd rotate to make sure I cooked evenly. When I did get up for real, I stuck my feet in the water. It was still pretty cold, but soon, I would be able to swim again. The river was literally right behind the castle and I could come anytime.

Alec popped out a couple of times and swore it was safe enough to do that. He and Shuu wrestled to burn energy and I rooted from the sidelines. Some guards watched and one even asked, "Why haven't they shifted?" Poor tiger just looked confused and I felt compelled to answer him.

"For culture." I knew that answer wouldn't satisfy, so I tried to fix it. "They can kill energy without actually hurting each other." The tiger guards seemed to mull that over.

"And you like it?" I didn't want to answer his question exactly. I feel like there will be wrestling competitions. Maybe that isn't bad actually. Hmm.

"It is much better than normal fighting. I hate blood and guts." I emphasized that. This would be an okay trend if it took hold. Naked men or almost naked men wrestling is good civ. I approve.

I watched Shuu and Alec duke it out. Shuu had gotten much better and now fought evenly with the bird unless Alec got a good grip. Their sexy muscles flexed and I egged them on for a while. I got concerned about the eggs and reminded the birdbrain. He jumped into the river to rise off the sweat and grime and flew up to the window still wet. I got a nice shot of shiny, latte-colored ass and nodded my head in approval.

Shuu went swimming and I admired that beautiful sight. His hair was soaked and clung to his face. He ran a hand through his hair, slicking it back and I think the lady parts took a critical hit. Goddamn, my husband is hot. Apparently, my horniness was discovered. Both Shuu and Winston were piercing my soul with their looks. Winston turned around and chased the guards away and Shuu walked up to the river bank that I was sitting on.

I heard someone inside my head squealing like a stuck pig. I would have told her to shut the hell up if I wasn't so highly distracted at this moment. Considering my mood and his mood, I'd say we are going to get fucking soon. But my wolf man didn't leave that water.