Beastmen Kings At My Feet [Reverse Harem] - Chapter 95: Chapter 95

'Why? Why is it that no matter how hard I try, I can't seem to reach what Veronica effortlessly claims as her own? Not only that, but she also possesses such an astonishingly high psychic power,' the female thought to herself.
She felt an overwhelming sense of frustration and confusion, as if the entire world was unfairly stacked against her.
The female trembled slightly, unable to suppress another cough. It felt as if something was lodged in her throat, making her incredibly uncomfortable.
Veronica's powerful psychic power had hit her like a hurricane, almost more than she could bear. Her body felt torn apart, and her very soul seemed to shudder.
The female struggled to lift her head and looked up at Veronica, who stood above her. Veronica's eyes sparkled with determination and confidence, as if everything was under her control.
Veronica gazed down at the female, her voice cold and resolute. "This time, I'll spare your life."
Veronica's words sent a shiver of fear through the female. She knew she was no match for Veronica and had no room to fight back.
After Veronica left, it took the female a while to gather herself and climb back to her feet. She clutched her chest, her appearance disheveled.
Meanwhile, Matthew had sat up in bed. He closed his eyes, quietly sensing the psychic power within him guiding him.
He could clearly perceive Veronica's direction and began walking toward her. However, instead of Veronica, he encountered another female.
The female approaching him looked disheveled, with messy hair and disarrayed clothes, as if she had just been through a fierce struggle.
Matthew narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing the female before him. She seemed familiar, but he couldn't quite place her.
The female appeared equally surprised by Matthew's presence. She stopped in her tracks and stared at him intently, as if trying to confirm something.
Matthew felt puzzled; the female seemed to recognize him, but he couldn't recall ever meeting her.
As Matthew was about to leave and continue searching for Veronica, the female suddenly spoke. "You bonded with Veronica?"
Matthew spun around sharply, his gaze piercing as he stared at the female, a sense of unease rising within him. 'How could this female know about his bond with Veronica? Did Veronica tell her?' he wondered.
Seeing Matthew's reaction, the female felt a flicker of triumph. She spoke slowly, "How do I know? Because I was there, of course." Her voice carried a hint of defiance and smugness.
Matthew's expression darkened. He glared at the female, trying to extract more information from her.
She continued, "You don't know yet, do you? Veronica bonded with you out of necessity. You were in danger at the bar last night, and she had no choice but to do it."
Matthew felt a surge of anger. He stared at the female coldly, his voice icy. "That's nonsense."
The female shrugged nonchalantly, undeterred by Matthew's fury. "Believe me or not, Mr. Fraser. I'm just stating the facts. Otherwise, why do you think Veronica wouldn't even soothe you?"
Matthew was enraged by the female's words. He clenched his fists, ready to strike. However, the female showed no fear and instead laughed provocatively.
Last night, it was obvious that Matthew was drowning his sorrows in alcohol at the bar. And he was calling out Veronica's name. She wasn't surprised by his feelings for Veronica.
The female said, "Mr. Fraser, I'm not lying to you. Ms. Byrne was very reluctant last night. That's why she left immediately after bonding with you. She said she only soothes those who bond with her willingly.
"Mr. Fraser, I just don't want to see you get too deep into this."
Matthew's face turned ashen. He wanted to refute the female's absurd claims but found himself at a loss for words, because Veronica indeed hadn't soothed him.
'Does Veronica truly despise me that much?' he wondered. This question kept swirling in Matthew's mind.
He couldn't bear the feeling of being rejected, and an indescribable sense of loss welled up inside him. He tried to compose himself, wanting to maintain his dignity, so he turned away, not wanting the female in front of him to see his current disheveled state.
However, the moment he turned, he noticed Joshua had silently appeared by his side.
Joshua looked at Matthew's pale and dejected face, feeling a mix of emotions. He wanted to offer comfort but was afraid of touching on Matthew's sore spot.
Joshua hesitated, and Matthew ignored his presence, lost in his own thoughts, his face growing paler. Without a word, Matthew walked away.
Joshua was left standing there, watching Matthew's retreating figure with a furrowed brow, his mind filled with confusion and uncertainty. He sensed something was off.
At that moment, Joshua suddenly realized the female had vanished without a trace. He looked around but couldn't find her anywhere.
Joshua decided to see Veronica and ask her about the female's identity and intentions.
As he headed toward Veronica, his intuition told him something was amiss; the female had clearly been trying to sow discord.
Joshua knew Veronica wasn't the type to deliberately withhold soothing; she took relationships very seriously and would never hurt Matthew.
Joshua began to suspect the female's true identity and motives, feeling certain that there was more to this than met the eye.
Walking back to the Holland residence, Joshua was still preoccupied with his earlier encounter with Matthew. Matthew's pale face and dejected demeanor lingered in Joshua's mind, refusing to fade.
Lost in thought, Joshua suddenly spotted a familiar figure ahead; it was Veronica. He stopped in his tracks, looking at her with a hint of complicated emotions. Taking a deep breath, he decided to get straight to the point and voice his doubts.
Approaching Veronica, his voice tinged with urgency, he asked, "Mistress, didn't you soothe Matthew last night?"
Veronica seemed taken aback by the question. She paused for a moment, then countered, "Soothe? Huh? What do you mean?"
Joshua was stunned; he hadn't expected Veronica to respond so directly. He had anticipated her being shy about the topic or giving an ambiguous answer. But she simply stated that she didn't know what soothing was.
Feeling a wave of helplessness, Joshua let out a bitter chuckle and explained, "Soothing is when, after bonding, the Mistress stays by the bondmate's side and uses her psychic power to comfort them. Bonding often leaves the male in a vulnerable emotional state."
Veronica seemed to grasp the concept after Joshua's explanation, but she was puzzled as to why he brought it up.
Joshua recalled the previous times they had bonded with Veronica; she had always stayed with them and unconsciously used her psychic power to comfort them afterward.
But this time, after bonding with Matthew, she had left. No wonder Matthew had misunderstood that Veronica was unwilling to soothe him.
Joshua sighed inwardly, feeling a bit frustrated. He explained to Veronica what had happened with Matthew. Veronica's eyes widened in realization. "I taught the female a lesson, but she is still causing trouble."
Veronica felt a pang of regret. 'I shouldn't have let her go,' she thought to herself.
Joshua smiled gently. "Mistress, just explain everything to Matthew. He won't hold it against you."
Veronica nodded. "You're right. I'll go to him right away."
Joshua shook his head with a wry smile. 'When did I become so selfless? I should have let Matthew continue to be misled, shouldn't I?' he thought.