Spoiled By My Nine Beast Husbands (Emma Tibarn) novel Chapter 117

**When She Opened the Door to the Life She Was Afraid to Live by Nora Vale Kingsley**
**Chapter 117: Cruel Clansmen**

Emma turned her gaze toward Silas and Edric, her heart pounding in her chest. “Did they agree to be induced?” Her voice trembled slightly, a mixture of hope and dread swirling within her.

Silas cupped her face gently, his expression darkened by a profound sadness that seemed to seep into the very air around them. “Emma, no therian would ever consent to something so cruel. Not a single one.” His voice was low, heavy with the weight of unspoken horrors.

Edric let out a long, weary breath, the sound resonating with despair. “Silas is right,” he added, his tone equally grave.

Emma felt a wave of nausea wash over her. “God, that’s sick,” she muttered, her stomach twisting violently at the thought of such brutality.

On the monitor, grotesque images of torn flesh erupted across the screen, each horrifying frame a testament to the cruelty that lurked within their world. A thick mist of blood filled the air, so vivid and tangible that she could almost taste the metallic tang on her tongue.

She gagged, struggling to keep her composure, her hands gripping the edge of the table as she fought to stave off the bile rising in her throat.

“Edric,” she commanded, her voice icy and resolute, “tell Jimmy and Thero to end those two Rank tens.” The words felt like a necessary decree; any therian capable of inflicting such pain on their own kind was not deserving of life.

Even with a binding contract, she wouldn’t trust them. People like that always found a way to circumvent the rules, scheming and plotting to betray her when she least expected it. They would surely find a method to conceal their malevolence from the contract’s gaze.

“Understood,” Edric replied, his expression hardening as he sent the order to Thero and Jimmy.

Silas, ever perceptive, noticed the disgust etched across Emma’s features and instinctively placed his palm over her eyes, shielding her from the horrific scene. He understood her need to escape the torment of what she had just witnessed. “Emy,” he spoke softly, his voice a soothing balm, “let Edric wrap things up. Corvin and I will take you home.”

There was no reason for them to linger in this dreadful place. The Violet Obsidian Clan and their twisted laboratory made Silas’s skin crawl. Emma, too, was resolute in her desire to avoid any dealings with that clan.

Although Silas had only recently met her, he could tell that she had spent her life battling beasts, never truly comprehending the depths of cruelty that therians could inflict upon one another. The images they had just seen were enough to shake even the strongest of souls.

Naturally, Emma was no exception.

Edric and Corvin exchanged glances, noting the pallor of her face, and nodded in silent agreement.

Corvin stepped closer, concern etched on his features. “Huntress, let’s get out of here. Ophidian’s a dump anyway. I’ll take you to the Ravaryn. That place actually has some life to it.”

Emma felt a flicker of defiance within her. She had faced worse foes than this; she had slain many beasts. Blood no longer terrified her.

What truly stunned her was the realization that therians could inflict such horror upon their own kind.

She needed just a moment to gather herself, but seeing the worry etched on their faces, she couldn’t bring herself to argue. “Alright. We’ll follow your plan, Silas.” Turning to Edric, she added, “Thanks for everything.”

Edric shook his head, a gentle smile breaking through his somber demeanor. “Don’t mention it. As long as you’re alright, I’ll take care of the rest.”

His devotion to her safety was unwavering, and she could sense the depths of his commitment.

Once their farewells were exchanged, Silas retrieved his small warship, assisting her aboard with a protective hand. He then handed the controls over to Corvin. “My power isn’t back yet,” he murmured, a hint of frustration in his voice. “You’ll have to pilot.”

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