Spoiled By My Nine Beast Husbands (Emma Tibarn) novel Chapter 399

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**When She Opened the Door to the Life She Was Afraid to Live by Nora Vale Kingsley**
**Chapter 399: Dahlia’s Hatred**

The atmosphere was thick with tension, and the air felt stagnant as they remained stuck in limbo. Lucien had arranged for a series of tests to be conducted, yet the results revealed nothing amiss.

“What now?” Lily’s voice trembled slightly, her anxiety bubbling to the surface. “I’ve endured so much pain. Is this how it all ends for me?”

A sense of desperation colored her words, and she felt a profound unwillingness to accept such a fate. The memories of her harrowing encounter with the Chitinids haunted her, and the thought of not becoming Lucien’s mate filled her with dread.

“Take a deep breath, Lily. I never suggested this was the end,” Dahlia replied, her voice calm despite the storm brewing inside her. She fought against the urge to shake Lily, to make her see reason. “We’re stuck on this warship for now. Our only option is to wait until we return to solid ground.”

“But what if I don’t get to see Lucien again when we do?” Lily’s tone was filled with a mixture of sorrow and frustration. The reality of their limited interactions weighed heavily on her mind. The idea of returning home without having truly connected with Lucien felt unbearable.

Dahlia couldn’t help but scold her silently. This foolish girl. “Have you forgotten about Malrik?” she reminded, trying to redirect Lily’s spiraling thoughts. “Both Malrik and Lucien are Emma’s mates now. You can use your connection with Malrik to get closer to Emma. Once you’re in her good graces, you’ll be closer to Lucien.”

“Right! How could I forget about Emma?” The moment Emma’s name crossed her lips, Lily’s expression shifted, marred by jealousy.

“It’s just so unfair,” she lamented, her voice tinged with bitterness. “Emma got lucky enough to match with my brother, and now she’s also linked to Lucien. It’s like she’s won some cosmic lottery.”

Dahlia, sensing Lily’s turmoil, reached out and gently cupped her face. “Don’t let jealousy consume you. Once you establish a bond with Emma and earn her trust, you’ll have access to Lucien, Drake, and all the powerful people surrounding them.”

A flicker of hope ignited in Lily’s eyes. “So, you really think I can make that happen?” she asked, her voice rising with excitement.

“Absolutely! Just think of the possibilities,” Dahlia encouraged, her own heart racing at the thought. “But first, we need to strategize. When will Marshal Calum also be—”

“Who?” Dahlia interrupted, her smile faltering. The name hung in the air, heavy with implications she hadn’t anticipated.

She tightened her grip on Lily’s hand, her fingers digging in with an intensity that made Lily wince. “Who did you just say? Repeat it.”

“Dahlia, you’re hurting me!” Lily protested, her voice strained as she felt the pressure on her wrist. The color drained from her face, and tears threatened to spill from her eyes.