Spoiled By My Nine Beast Husbands (Emma Tibarn) novel Chapter 287

**When She Opened the Door to the Life She Was Afraid to Live by Nora Vale Kingsley**
**Chapter 287: An Intense Possessiveness**

He had always believed that Emma was oblivious to the intricate customs of Aurelia. Yet, in a stunning revelation, it turned out she was well-versed in every single detail.

For an Aurelia, the bonding ritual transcended mere tradition; it was an instinct deeply embedded in their very blood. This union was not simply a coming together of two souls; it was an offering of a life, a sacred vow steeped in reverence.

When a male Aurelia sought to court, he would showcase his most enchanting dance, a vibrant declaration of his love that resonated with both the heavens and the earth. If his affections were reciprocated, he would pluck the brightest, most resilient feathers from his own breast, carefully weaving them into a nest crafted for his beloved.

This nest was not merely a physical structure; it symbolized a promise forged from his very flesh and spirit. Each feather embodied his strength, serving as the greatest shield he could bestow upon her.

Only when he welcomed his mate into that nest was the bond truly sealed. In that intimate sanctuary, enveloped by his own plumage and scent, the two would find their lives harmoniously intertwined, achieving a perfect fulfillment together.

But this sacred moment had to unfold when he was at his most powerful and pure—not in haste, nor in a place that felt foreign.

Lucien held Emma close, his lips brushing against the crown of her hair. A wave of warmth surged through his heart, a scalding tide of emotion that left him breathless. Tenderness and love swelled within him, so overwhelming that it threatened to spill from his eyes.

The physical desire she had ignited within him moments before paled in comparison to this profound sense of connection, this feeling of being truly understood.

“Emma.”

His voice emerged as a rough whisper, stripped of its seductive undertones, now infused with a tremor he could not contain.

“Thank you.”

Initially, he had thought Emma arrived that evening with the intent of bonding. If she had truly insisted, he would have acquiesced, but the memory would have been forever marred by a sense of regret.

What he had never anticipated was that Emma, fully aware they couldn’t bond properly that night, had still chosen to be by his side.

Emma nestled deeper against his chest, the warmth of their connection enveloping them both. “I’m your mate. If you utter ‘thank you’ one more time, I swear I’ll bite you.”

“Alright.” Lucien yielded, his eyes sparkling with starlight and admiration. “I won’t say it again.”

He paused, tightening his embrace around her, inhaling the unique scent that was distinctly hers—an aroma that always brought him solace.

“Emma, it’s just…”

His voice was muffled against her skin, carrying a hint of a pout that made her smile. “Tonight’s events… they’ve left me all worked up.”

Emma felt his warm breath caress the most sensitive spot on her neck, sending a shiver coursing through her body, melting her from the point where he pressed against her.

“You… you had it coming!”

She playfully nipped at his shoulder, a teasing smile on her lips. “That’s what you get for concealing your injuries from me. Consider it interest.”

“How about the principal?”

Lucien chuckled, a low, rumbling sound that vibrated through her. His lips grazed her earlobe deliberately, igniting a spark of mischief in her. “I’ll repay you properly once we’re home, deal?”

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