Spoiled By My Nine Beast Husbands (Emma Tibarn) novel Chapter 41

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

“I do know someone,” Evie said thoughtfully, tapping her chin as she pieced together her memories. “But her lightning is a striking pure blue—not the blue-white you might expect. She’s a Rank 4 Etherian. She joined us for the beast hunt this time, but when the beast tide surged, she headed north. If you’re interested, I can guide you to her right now.”

Pure blue lightning? A Rank 4 Etherian? The words echoed in Kael’s mind, but they failed to ignite the spark of hope he had been searching for.

His expression darkened, disappointment washing over him like a cold wave. “She’s not the one I’m looking for,” he replied, his voice barely above a whisper, yet laced with finality.

Kael’s heart ached with a singular focus: the woman who had saved him. In that moment, nothing else mattered. The thought of anyone else, any other Etherian, was a distraction he could not afford.

Without sparing another glance at Evie, he turned sharply and strode away, his men trailing behind him like shadows. Where could she possibly be? The question gnawed at him, relentless and unyielding.

He had scoured F–268 for days, combing through every photograph of Rank 3 females, yet none of them bore the face he remembered so vividly. The female who saved me… Where is she now? Could it be that she isn’t even from F–268 at all? The realization sent a chill down his spine.

Watching Kael depart, Evie’s mate approached her with a furrowed brow, concern etched across his features. “Ms. Graham, may I ask why Mr. Auris left so abruptly?”

Evie, still simmering from his sudden exit, snapped back, “How should I know why he left? Do you think I wanted him to go?” Her frustration flared, a flame stoked by the chaos that had unfolded.

He ducked his head, clearly taken aback. “I’m sorry, Ms. Graham. I didn’t mean to pry.”

Evie dismissed him with a wave of her hand, allowing her anger to bubble just beneath the surface. Useless men. They had nearly gotten me killed by that Rank 8 beast. If Kael hadn’t intervened in time, I’d be dead. The thought sent a shiver of gratitude mixed with irritation through her.

“Clean up,” she commanded, her tone sharp. “We’re meeting Laura next.”

What luck, she thought bitterly. I ventured south to evade the beasts, only to encounter a carnivorous vine instead. We barely managed to incinerate that thing before crossing paths with a Level 8 beast. All that chaos—Emma could have warned us about the vine before fleeing north.

Meanwhile, not far from Evie’s group, one of Kael’s subordinates approached, his expression serious as he waited until Evie’s party was out of sight.

“Mr. Auris,” the man began, his voice steady, “we’ve confirmed it. That female was indeed hunting beasts alongside a group of Etherians. She wasn’t lying.”

Kael’s brow furrowed as he absorbed the information. “I see,” he replied quietly, a single nod acknowledging the report.

The subordinate hesitated for a moment, then ventured cautiously, “Mr. Auris, I might have an idea, though I’m not sure if I should say it.”

“Speak freely,” Kael urged, his attention sharpening.

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