Imara Diversifies The Beastmen World

Chapter One Hundred and Twenty: Strengthen Bonds and Longing

The rain began late into the night and showed no signs of stopping. Sleeping beside Gabriel and Winston was a comfortable yet frisky experience, filled with tension and exhilaration. They were very touchy feely and so was I.

There were lots of kisses and caressing, with Winston giving the best butt massages. However, we kept things clean, mindful of my need to recover and the guests in the house. I hadn't tried to have stealth, or quiet sex yet, and I was actually down to try it but I decided to try it another time.

I didn't want to cause any unnecessary stress to the single guys downstairs, disturb Bailey and her mates, or have poor Parker stressed to the highest degree as the only unmated male with his own female. And I certainly didn't want my sweet Pea to feel overwhelmed or pressured. After all, I had promised him and Bai to be good.

With the rain nonstop, sleep was serene, though I couldn't help but worry about potential flooding. Thankfully, Winston and Gabriel worked tirelessly over the next two days, digging a water trail to keep the chickens safe and prevent the doorway from being flooded. The house was lively with everyone around, creating a warm and bustling atmosphere.

We played games, shared stories, and enjoyed meals together. Tony had a knack for grilling meat and loved anything with a honey flavor. When I added some red clip powder (red chili powder) to the meat, it quickly became a favorite among me, Tony, Frank, Bai, and Bailey, who snuck a piece, who all enjoyed the spicy kick.

Bailey seemed to grow a tummy overnight. With her small frame and now a cute, round belly, she was absolutely adorable. It made me wonder how she had been taken care of before. In the city and village, most women had a bit of pudge to them, but Bailey had been disarmingly small. I couldn't help but think about how long she and her mate had been on the run.

Under the care of her new mates, she was finally plumping up, and her appetite had grown quite hefty with her pregnancy.

I checked in Harvey, and Horace regularly. Their journey had been smooth so far, with them finding adequate spaces to sleep each night. It was nice to hear about the different areas of the land they were exploring. Also to see in nocturnal view at night.

Parker's POV

My thoughts have consumed me over the past few days at Imara's house. I've always known what a loving family was; after all, I have one. But I won't say my fathers were as close as Imara's family is. They tolerated each other, but that was it—no one would say they truly cared for each other.

However, with Imara and her guys, it's different. They support one another and don't irritate each other on purpose. There's competitiveness, but it's normal between males. Any selfish desires or feelings are eventually addressed and balanced by Imara. They make it all look so easy, so effortless.

They don't leave anyone behind. They talk through situations, work together, and genuinely seek to understand one another. They haven't left me, Muirmore, or Shugh out of anything either.

We've all had conversations about our ways, our situations, and how the things that make us unique can benefit Bai. If we combine our strengths, we can make everything more efficient, not just for her but for ourselves as well. They even share their mishaps and work through them, always aiming to improve their family.

I'm learning more than I ever thought possible, and I know it's all because of Imara. She's attentive, faces you directly, accepts you for who you are, and treats you accordingly—whether it's good or bad, depending on how you move around her.

Just the other day, she had loads of fish caught, knowing we feline leopards love fish. She made sure it wasn't too heavily seasoned and even had wooden bowls and buckets carved so we wouldn't fight over it. She snuck me some extra because I was late returning from hunting, planting, and attending to my house.