Spoiled By My Nine Beast Husbands (Emma Tibarn) novel Chapter 24

**When She Opened the Door to the Life She Was Afraid to Live by Nora Vale Kingsley**

**Chapter 24: The First Truly Sincere Match**

Damian leaned in closer, his voice a low whisper filled with urgency. “Listen, buddy, whatever you do, don’t breathe a word of this to her. When the gift arrives tomorrow, just take full credit for it. If she finds out I had a hand in picking it out, she might think it lacks authenticity. That would only serve to upset her more than you can imagine.”

Edric nodded earnestly, a grin spreading across his face. “Got it! I won’t say a thing. Thanks a ton, buddy!”

He had complete faith in Damian’s judgment, convinced that he was a genuinely good therian. *Once I manage to get closer to her, I’ll make sure to show my gratitude properly,* he thought, his heart racing with anticipation.

With Edric now set on his path, Damian glanced at the clock, a sense of urgency washing over him. *By now, Emma should have calmed Drake down,* he mused, tapping his fingers against the table.

He quickly typed another message to Edric, his fingers flying over the screen.

Damian: “I’ve already praised you in front of our lady, and I managed to ease the situation. She should be reaching out to you for a video call any moment now.”

The moment Edric read that Emma would be the one contacting him first, a wave of nerves washed over him like ice water.

His snake tail instinctively curled tightly around the nearby pillar, the pressure so intense he feared it might snap the black-gold ore in half. *No, no, no—she can’t see my tail! What if it frightens her? Come on, tail! Retract already!*

With a swift motion, he pulled it back, forcing himself to focus. He quickly checked his appearance. The uniform was freshly pressed, neat, and immaculate—everything looked perfect.

Just as he finished inspecting his attire, the call from Emma came through, and his heart leaped.

Emma had just stepped out of Drake’s room, her mind still swirling with thoughts of the little one. As she glanced at the group chat, her heart skipped a beat when she saw Edric’s previous messages. She noticed the missed video call too, but had been too occupied with calming Drake to respond.

Taking a deep breath, she retreated to her own room, her heart racing with curiosity and a hint of trepidation, and decided to call him back.

As the holo-monitor flickered to life, it revealed a tall, striking figure dressed in a black-and-purple combat outfit. Edric stood there, inside a dilapidated building, towering at six-foot-two. The uniform clung perfectly to his long legs and lean waist, and Emma couldn’t help but wonder about the definition of his abs beneath that fabric.

His dark, violet-hued eyes locked onto hers through the feed, filled with a mix of excitement and anxiety.

Edric stood rigidly, his hands pressed firmly against his sides, as if he were a soldier on guard, unwilling to shift even the slightest bit.

Emma noticed his tense posture, her brow furrowing slightly. “Edric?” she spoke softly, her voice gentle and cautious, as if she were afraid to startle him.

“It’s me, my lady!” he exclaimed, the nervousness evident in his tone. This was the first time he had ever spoken to her like this, and his heart raced in his chest.

*She is even cuter and more stunning than I imagined,* he thought, his heart swelling with admiration. *My lady’s voice is so soft and soothing.*

“Edric, you don’t have to be so anxious,” she said, trying to soothe him. She couldn’t quite understand why he seemed so tense.

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