Chapter 8 A sharp pain tore through my stomach , stealing my breath before I could even think . Just then , a sudden flurry of bird calls came from the outside , and a cascade of rainbow lights spilled across the sky . The gathered beasts stirred in awe . The royal physician yelled excitedly , " It's a good omen - a sacred beast is about to be born ! " Father was overjoyed . After 10 thousand years , the beast clan would finally welcome a sacred beast . He ordered the royal physician to guard Rosalie and not to let anything happen to the sacred beast in her belly . She smugly looked at me . " I told you so , Clarie . I'm definitely giving birth to a sacred beast this time ! " The royal physician followed Rosalie away , leaving Charles looking sombre as he continued to comfort me . " Don't worry , I won't let anything happen to you . " He'd spent months shadowing the royal physician , determined to step in if anything went wrong . I took Charles ' hand with gritted teeth , refusing to cry out . He carried me bridal - style back into our room and made sure the other beasts had everything prepared before kicking them out . He even whispered sweetly , " Just bite me instead if it hurts . It's my fault you're suffering anyway . " I managed a weak laugh between the sharp waves of pain . I then pinched his arm in mock reproach . After an hour , the sky brightened even more . I could barely hear Father crying out , " The sacred beast is born ! " Charles held my hand and comforted me , " It's fine even if it's not a sacred beast . I only want you to be safe . " Just then , Rosalie , who had just finished giving birth , showed up with her 10 eggs . She pushed past Charles and barged forward , showing me the cracked eggshells . She had a proud look on her face . " See this , Clarie ? I'm having a sacred beast this time - just look ! " Father hurried in . Charles quickly covered me up with a blanket and tucked my disheveled hair behind my ears . At that moment , the other nine eggs began to crack one after another . Both Father and Rosalie were ecstatic . " Sacred beasts ! They're all sacred beasts ! " She looked so thrilled she almost swooned , while he yelled , " I'm rewarding everyone ! " Drunk on her triumph , Rosalie sneered . " I'm the beast king ! When I take the throne , you won't even be worthy to carry my shoes , Clarissa ! You humiliated me , so I'll strip you of your royal status and make you a lowly beast slave ! " Charles calmly looked at her before pointing at her hatchlings . " Have a good look , Rosalie . " 1/2 ter The hatchlings weren't any sacred beasts . They were clearly nothing but lowly pheasant hatchlings . +25 Bonus Rosalie threw the hatchlings onto the ground and screamed hysterically , " Impossible ! That's impossible ! My hatchlings are supposed to be sacred beasts . How did they become lowly pheasants ? Give me back my sacred beast hatchlings , physician ! " The royal physician pointed toward the radiant light in the sky , tlfen at me . " Your Majesty , please step outside . It is Her Highness . who's carrying the sacred beast hatchlings . " Rosalie's eyes locked viciously onto my belly at that . She drew a sharp sacred sword , wanting to cut me open on the spot . Charles waved a hand and blasted everyone out of the chamber . Even the royal physician remained clinging desperately to the window frame . " Your Highness , please let me stay ! I have never witnessed the birth of a sacred beast ! " Charles ' expression darkened as he snapped , " No ! " He clasped my hand tightly . " You're mine , sweetheart . I won't let the physician look at you . " Support Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!