Spoiled By My Nine Beast Husbands (Emma Tibarn) novel Chapter 56

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

Edric had spent the last few days with Emma, and in that time, he had come to grasp the essence of who she was. Each moment they shared was a glimpse into her world, a world he found both captivating and complex. He had laid bare almost every part of himself, revealing his thoughts and feelings, yet a small, shadowy fragment remained tucked away, hidden from her view—an area of his soul that contained secrets she could never understand. He feared that if she were to discover the truth, particularly about his intentions towards Laura and her companions, it would shatter her.

His loyalty to Emma stood as a fortress, unwavering and resolute—one hundred percent devoted. Yet, beneath that loyalty simmered a darker current, a tempest that threatened to break free.

Once he stepped out of the villa, the mask of obedience he had worn so carefully slipped away. His gaze fell, the long lashes casting a delicate shadow over his face, while the deep violet hue of his eyes twisted with an unsettling, feverish madness that was both frightening and exhilarating.

The Empire’s accommodations for women offered little more than the barest semblance of safety. They were no match for someone of his power—a Rank 9 powerhouse who could easily shatter their defenses.

Quietly, he infiltrated Laura’s home, moving like a whisper through the shadows. She was engrossed in a video by Evie, her expression contorted with anger.

“How can Evie lie like that? Emma was the one saved by the Divine Flame. I witnessed it myself!” Laura’s voice was a mixture of disbelief and fury as she glared at the screen. The knowledge that Evie was manipulating the narrative to propel herself toward a brighter future on the Central Planet ignited her frustration.

That future was meant for Emma, not Evie.

“No. I refuse to allow Evie to usurp the honor and future that rightfully belong to Emma. I will speak the truth before this spirals out of control,” Laura declared, her determination palpable.

Emma had endured a solitary existence filled with hardships. Yet now, she had a few matches—though none she could truly depend on. A move to the Central Planet would transform everything for her. The Empire promised the finest housing, unparalleled resources, and the strongest companions. It was a chance for a life that could finally blossom.

Laura reached for her lightcore’s video recorder, intent on capturing proof for Emma, but the device froze, stubbornly unresponsive just as she was about to begin.

At that moment, one of her mates caught sight of Edric, who stood silently in the doorway, an imposing figure cloaked in shadows.

He regarded Edric with a mixture of caution and confusion. “You… You’re Ms. Emma Tibarn’s match? How did you get in here?”

In person, Edric was a sight to behold—terrifying and mesmerizing all at once. The villa door had remained firmly shut the entire time, and yet here he was, as if he had simply materialized from the shadows.

“How I entered is of no consequence,” Edric replied, his voice steady and low. He raised his head, his dark violet eyes locking onto Laura’s with an intensity that sent a shiver down her spine. “I’ve come to request a favor from Ms. Jones.”

“You—” Laura’s mate began to protest, but his words faltered, his body freezing in place, unable to move.

It was as if a spell had been cast; everyone in the villa, save for Laura and Edric, had become statues, caught in a moment of stillness.

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