Spoiled By My Nine Beast Husbands (Emma Tibarn) novel Chapter 76

**When She Opened the Door to the Life She Was Afraid to Live by Nora Vale Kingsley 76**

**Chapter 76: The Traumatized Lucien**

Corvin’s reckless behavior didn’t merely humiliate Lucien; it sent shockwaves of embarrassment rippling through the room, affecting every woman present. The spectacle of a therian parading around in his birthday suit was nothing short of scandalous. Regardless of Corvin’s strikingly handsome features, such behavior was simply intolerable!

Lucien, a figure known for his unwavering composure, felt a tempest of anger brewing within him. The heat surged to his cheeks, a stark departure from his usual calm exterior. This was not just a moment of irritation; it felt personal.

With a swift, determined motion, he disentangled himself from Emma’s comforting embrace, his remaining feather-tipped wing rising in a display of indignation. He marched straight toward Corvin, his heart pounding with the weight of his frustration. In one decisive moment, he unleashed a resounding smack across Corvin’s face—a slap that echoed not just through the room but also within Lucien’s own heart.

It was perhaps a stroke of fortune for Corvin that he was currently bound and unable to dodge the blow. However, the humiliation he felt was palpable, and he was far from willing to accept it in silence. He turned to Emma, wide-eyed and pleading, a pitiful whine escaping his lips that tugged at her heartstrings.

Emma, though unable to decipher his exact words, saw through the charade he was putting on. “You totally deserve this,” she stated flatly, her voice unwavering. “Look at what you did to Coalball! You’re lucky he only slapped you twice.”

Her indifference to Corvin’s whimpering was as clear as day.

Despite the fleeting satisfaction of having landed a blow, Coalball was still far from appeased. His glare at Corvin was fierce, an intensity that could melt steel. In his prime, Coalball had commanded respect and authority that rivaled even the formidable Drake. But now… well, it was better not to dwell on that.

With a swift motion, Coalball raised his claw and tugged sharply at Corvin’s whiskers. “Chirp!” he warned, “If you dare to do this again, I will eviscerate you, even if Emma tries to protect you!”

He had allowed many things to slide for Emma’s sake, but this? This was crossing a line that could not be ignored!

Once he had made his point, Coalball didn’t even spare a glance back at Emma. Instead, he dove under the nearest blanket, preferring the suffocating darkness over the humiliation of being exposed in front of her.

Corvin began to whimper, his torn whiskers clearly causing him distress. The sound he produced was so pitiful that it seemed he was on the verge of tears, a sight that tugged at Emma’s heart even as frustration simmered within her.

Still, Emma stood her ground, only untying him once she was confident that Coalball had finished exacting his revenge.

The moment the ropes fell away, Corvin hurled himself into her arms, whining the entire way, a desperate plea for comfort.

With a weary sigh, Emma felt the beginnings of a headache forming. At this point, she couldn’t shake the thought that she hadn’t acquired a husband; instead, she had unwittingly taken on the role of a caregiver to a child.

“Okay, okay,” she murmured, patting his head with a touch of reluctance. “You’re alright. Just stop picking on Coalball, okay? Be good for me now.”

She couldn’t help but think that Jimmy had fled so quickly because he didn’t want to babysit the cub version of Corvin. He certainly knew that the Corvin who had been forced into his cub form after draining his abilities was a complete menace.

“Awooo!” Corvin barked in satisfaction, nuzzling against her chest like a spoiled child, clearly reveling in the attention he craved.

Edric’s expression darkened as he observed Corvin’s behavior. Sure, he was in a cub form at the moment, but still! Where did he think he was rubbing against?

With a firm grip, he lifted Corvin by the scruff and pulled him away from Emma’s warm embrace. “Emma, you should really check on Coalball. He looks like he’s on the verge of throwing himself off a cliff because of what Corvin did.”

If anyone deserved a cuddle, Edric thought, it should be the unfortunate bird, not this overly clingy mutt.

“Arf!” Corvin barked in protest, but one stern look from Edric silenced him instantly. “Keep this up, and I’ll throw you in the cage.”

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