BEASTLY ALLURE

●Decisions.

Pessimistic.

Trying to stay hopeful in this situation is like trying to catch sunlight with a sieve.

I know People are around, but trusting them is like tiptoeing on thin ice.

I used to believe that sticking with lovable guys and strong like Harvey and Winston would be my survival strategy, but then came yesterday's bombshell.

Now, summoning that inner resolve feels like untangling a knotted necklace.

I held onto some hope until yesterday evening, thinking that maybe I could reach the main characters before she does.

I hoped that it would help me change their storyline.

Last night, I went to the river with Harvey, saying I needed a cold bath. While he waited, I searched the south of our tribe's area, hoping to find a cave with Curtis' skin.

Unfortunately, I did find a cave, but no snake skin was there.

It's like the universe wants to hide it, making sure only the female lead can find it.

When I returned, the look on Harvey's face was unmistakable – the concern and urgency to find me were genuine.

I knew he had feelings for me, but I also understood that his destiny was already set.

Imagine this scenario: I muster up the courage to ask Harvey to be my mate, and he agrees (because, well, who can say no to a determined female here?).

But then, picture this: after we're mated, he runs into Bai Qingqing and starts acting all heart-eyed like he did yesterday.

My heart wouldn't be able to handle it.

So, I made a tough decision to move out of his house. The longer I stayed with him, the more I'd be torturing myself.

Harvey's role in the story is minor, and yet I couldn't change his fate.

Fears about Winston started to creep in – he's a major character. Can I really alter his storyline? No, I need to stop thinking about it.

I can't risk losing my last hope - Winston.

And let's be real, who would actually defy their pre-written fate just to be with a non-existent character like me?

"Hey, don't be so sad. You don't even need to smile at them. Trust me, with the way you look and act, just a glance and you'll have strong males falling for you at the Beast Gods Festival," Eve said, pulling one of her cubs into her lap.

We were sitting at the riverbank, and I couldn't help but giggle at the way she said it.

Eve was such a straightforward woman; she would just blurt out whatever was on her 

The Beast God Festival she mentioned is a big deal. Happens every two years in the hot season at the city of beasts.Every clan and probably every member would join the festival.

Eve spilled the beans that she's heading to the City of Beasts tomorrow to snag some fabulous fur for the upcoming hot season.

Gotta get ready for the festival, you know, and find those strong males!

I popped the question – could I tag along? I had my own mission, gotta rescue my life.

She wanted the deets on Harvey, so I let her know he's got his eye on someone else.

The shock on her face was priceless. Oh yeah, girl, it's a surprise to me too!

Out of the blue, I got this weird feeling that made the hair on my neck stand up. It was like someone was giving me the laser-eye treatment!