Chapter 10 Chapter 10 The scene was too much for Zayne , and his heart nearly stopped thumping . 69 % He swore , after this crisis , he would have a serious spar with Theon . Hed beat the hell out of that damn lion and make sure it got a good lesson . Zayne stared at the screen and watched the big lion lower its head to sniff around Nyxs face like it was deciding where to start its attack . And then , the next moment , the lion opened its jaws wide- With a loud thud , Nyx slapped the lion right on the head and shouted , Dont be mean ! The lion made a little grumble , but it actually closed its mouth and licked Nyxs fingers instead . Zaynes eyes nearly popped out . He thought he was seeing things . The lion actually seemed apologetic . He was convinced that he was imagining it . There was no way an out of control beastman would show that kind of human like behavior . Meanwhile , Nyx gave the lion a gentle scratch on its broad back . Then , she leaned in and kissed its fluffy face . The lion seemed to melt after the kiss . In return , it nuzzled her chin and tentatively licked her face . Nyx giggled and pulled her neck away . Get off , bad lion , she said with a chuckle . The lions tongue was rough . Its barbs were designed to tear into prey , and if it wanted , it could easily rip into Nyxs delicate skin . But it was careful , almost tender , as it licked her . Zayne was slowly coming to terms with the reality of the situation . The lion really wasnt being aggressive . Even after all the crazy things hed seen , he had to admit it this lion wasnt trying to hurt Nyx . And then , as the pieces clicked together , Zayne remembered something hed overlooked in the soldiers report when they rescued Nyx from the Resource Planet . When they found Nyx , she was sleeping peacefully with a bunch of wild animals around her . It was unbelievable . Do you always have this effect on animals ? Zayne asked , his voice tight with a mixture of curiosity and awe . Nyx blinked and then nodded casually . She smiled and added , I like them too . Zayne thought , What an amazing female she is . She likes them … She even likes wild , untamed beasts . No wonder Im so obsessed with her . He couldnt help but feel a little jealous . If I shift into beast form , would she show me the same kindness he wondered . Zayne couldnt watch any more of Theons playful antics with Nyx . Before he hung up the call , he said , Ill be back soon . Make sure to stay safe . Nyx , now sitting on top of the lions back , couldnt help but marvel at how advanced the medical technology on the planet 1/4 12:29 Sat , Feb 8 BBB . Chapter 10 was . 69 % She thought Zayne would be busy at least until night , but apparently , his task had wrapped up way faster than expected . The majestic lion carried its beloved female through the house , as if conducting a royal tour of its territory . When they got to Theons bedroom , Nyx saw the shattered window and paused for a few seconds . She grabbed a handful of the lions mane and yanked it back . Did you do this ? No wonder there had been such a loud crash , and she had totally forgotten about it . Only then did Nyx realize the lion had broken in through the window . Zayne , who was on his way rushing back , had no idea the window he had freshly fixed was wrecked again . The lion looked completely innocent , tilting its head at Nyx like it didnt have a clue what it had done wrong . It probably thought they were still playing around , given how lightly Nyx slapped it . Nyx stared at the lion in disbelief and sighed , The young male lion is indeed energetic . While she half heartedly entertained the lions excitement , she kept focusing on the black mist swirling around its body . There was a ton of that black mist , and every time she cleared a bit of it , she felt her mental energy drain . But the good news was the parts she had cleared werent coming back yet . At this rate , if she kept working on it , she was sure she could banish all the black mist eventually . As the mist slowly dissipated , the lions behavior started to shift . It grew calmer , and its eyes were starting to show sharpness , like it had regained some of human intelligence . Nyx felt a surge of hope . She was determined to rid the lion of this black mist once and for all . But just as she was settling into a more comfortable position to continue her work , she noticed the lions ears flick . It suddenly turned its head toward the window . Whats up ? Nyx asked with a frown . The lions gaze was sharp , and its body turned tense as it studied the outside world . It looked back at Nyx , as if unsure whether to act . Then , making up its mind , the lion leapt off the bed , jumped straight through the window , and disappeared into the night . Nyx leaned over by the window , her eyes darting around , but there was no sign of the lion . The moment Zayne got back , he saw Nyx hanging out of the broken window , poking her head out . He freaked out , immediately sprinting toward the house . Without a second thought , he scooped her up and pulled her away from the danger . Oh my ! Nyx yelped as her feet left the ground , startled by the sudden lift . It was the first time in her life shed ever been held like that , and he felt her face heat up instantly , the awkwardness written all over her . She couldnt meet Zaynes eyes and thought to herself , What the hell is going on ? Why is he suddenly doing this ?! 2/4 12:29 Sat , Feb 8 BBB Chapter 10 69 % Zayne , for his part , could swear he wasnt thinking anything inappropriate when he held Nyx . He just wanted to get her out of harms way . But once the crisis passed, and they stayed in that position for a moment , he finally registered how soft and warm she felt in his arms . Being so close to Nyx like this , Zayne could even smell the sweet and comforting scent on her , like the first sunlight of the morning hitting the dewy garden . He took a deep breath , reluctantly set her down , and returned to his usual composed , reserved self . He looked down at her and said , Sorry about that . But promise me , dont stand near places like that . Its dangerous . Nyx blinked , still processing the whole thing . She didnt think the height of the second floor was a big deal , but she nodded anyway . She explained , I was just looking for the lion . It jumped out of the window a minute ago and disappeared . Seeing Zaynes serious expression , she knew there was more to this , so she asked , Do you know it ? Zayne hesitated for a bit and then nodded . Nyx was shocked to learn that , and she shouted , Wait , you know it ? Is it … a beastman ? Yes , Zayne replied , trying to keep Theons loss of control under wraps . He didnt want Nyx to worry , but he also didnt want to lie to her any further . The lion had already made himself at home , taking advantage of the fact that Nyx didnt know his true identity . Zayne was done protecting that damn lion . If Nyx started to connect the dots , Zayne wouldnt keep hiding the truth about Theon . Nyx stared at Zayne , her face blank . But … it doesnt look like a beastman . The lion was clearly smart , but it was still very much in the animal kingdom . She remembered reading somewhere that male beastmen could shift freely between human and beast forms . Even in beast , form , they still retained their human intelligence . The most obvious difference was that beastmen , even in beast form , could still talk . But she never heard that lion say a word . She started to wonder if it was pretending . Because hes a beastman whos lost control , Zayne explained . When it came to beastmen losing control , the books for females didnt go into much detail . If they did , it could cause more fear and resentment toward the males , which would only make it harder for the females to connect with their partners . After all , female beastmen hated the aggressive , uncontrollable nature of the beast form , which was why males usually stayed in their human forms . Zayne looked Nyx straight in the eyes , his voice serious as he continued , Once a males Loss of Control Index hits 80 , they start losing control . When they shift into beast form after that , they lose all rational thought . By the time their index reaches 100 , they fully 2/4 12:29 Sat , Feb 8 BGB . Chapter 10 turn into a wild beast , unable to shift back to human form . 69 % n An out of control male is incredibly dangerous . They are violent and feral , with no reason at all . Their life expectancy drops drastically . Its like a fire that burns out of control and soon turns to ashes . He watched Nyx closely , nervously waiting for her reaction . He feared she might be disgusted , but if she was , he wouldnt blame her . He just needed to be more careful , not letting her see him in beast form . Nyx was silent for a long while . There was no disgust in her face at all but just compassion . Just when she learned that the lion was actually a beastman , she was a bit annoyed . Yet now , all her annoyance was gone , replaced by only worry . She asked , If I have mental power , can I save him ? Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!