Spoiled By My Nine Beast Husbands (Emma Tibarn) novel Chapter 49

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

“I need to find my match,” she confessed, her voice tinged with a palpable anxiety that hung in the air like a thick fog.

After uttering those words, she raised her hand delicately, her cool fingertip making contact with the center of Drake’s forehead. The touch sent a shiver through her, a reminder of the mental connection they shared.

Emma’s mental clarity had sharpened significantly since their last session. This time, she found herself immersed in the act of comforting Drake for a full twenty-five minutes, each second stretching into an eternity as she delved deeper into his psyche.

As the session drew to a close, a sense of alertness and lucidity washed over her. It felt as though her mental consciousness had expanded, blossoming like a flower in the sunlight.

Drake, in stark contrast, appeared utterly at ease. He reclined in his crystal chair, exuding an aura of tranquility. His dragon tail coiled possessively around Emma’s waist, while the two horns on his forehead stood proudly, a testament to his unique nature.

The moment the session ended, Emma’s thoughts raced. She was eager to find Damian and Edric, longing for their familiar presence. She stood up, ready to leave, but found herself momentarily ensnared by Drake’s tail, which remained firmly wrapped around her waist.

She tugged at it several times, but the black tail was unyielding, as if it had a mind of its own.

With a sigh of exasperation, she turned her gaze to Drake, who sat there with an air of nonchalance. “I’ve already finished. I need to go now. Can you please stop wrapping your tail around me?” she implored, her tone a mix of frustration and amusement.

Drake opened his deep, dark eyes, and with a deliberate motion, he retrieved a black crystal from his ring, extending it toward her.

It was the very same crystal he had attempted to gift her during their last encounter.

At that time, Emma had hesitated, unwilling to accept it.

But now, as she gazed at the crystal, she noticed a transformation. Inside the obsidian surface, golden light danced and swirled, a mesmerizing sight that was both beautiful and foreboding.

“Take it,” Drake urged, his voice steady. “I’ve enhanced it. If you ever find yourself face-to-face with a Rank 11 Chitinid or any beast, just throw this at it. Even if it doesn’t vanquish them, it will give you a chance to escape.”

“This thing sounds pretty powerful. You’re just giving it to me like that?” Emma asked, her curiosity piqued. The memory of her terrifying encounter with the Rank 11 Chitinid still haunted her, and the thought of possessing the crystal was undeniably appealing.

Yet, a nagging doubt lingered in her mind. What was his true motive?

Aside from soothing his mental turmoil, she had nothing of value to offer him in return.

“What else would I do?” Drake replied, his expression serious. “You still need to assist me with the mental comfort sessions. I can’t let you perish so easily. You require something to protect yourself.”

He knew he couldn’t rely on those two ineffectual companions of hers. With his impending departure, he wouldn’t be there to shield her. The best he could do was provide her with a means of survival.

“Thanks,” Emma said, her tone more direct this time as she swiftly accepted the black crystal from his outstretched hand. “I’ll hold onto this for now. If I find myself in danger and have to use it, so be it. But if I don’t need it, I promise to return it to you when our agreement concludes.”

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