Spoiled By My Nine Beast Husbands (Emma Tibarn) novel Chapter 78

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

**Chapter 78: Learning About Therians**

Edric’s brow furrowed with concern as he contemplated the weight of Emma’s predicament. The last thing he wanted was for her to feel overwhelmed or anxious because of the secrets they shared. “I promise you, Emma, I will protect you. Your secret will remain safe with me. No one will ever discover who you truly are,” he declared with a fierce determination in his voice.

Emma met his gaze, her eyes earnest and trusting. “I know. I believe you,” she replied softly. Yet, deep down, a nagging worry lingered in her mind. She understood that she couldn’t lean too heavily on Edric; he had his own burdens to carry.

No matter how meticulous and careful Edric was, she recognized that one tiny mistake could send their carefully constructed lives tumbling down like a house of cards. If she was going to navigate the storm that lay ahead, she needed to cultivate her own strength and resilience.

“Edric, I feel completely lost when it comes to understanding Therians. Can you explain everything to me? I want to ensure that we never face another Coalball incident again,” she said, her voice steady with resolve.

“Of course,” Edric responded, his expression shifting to one of seriousness. He gently lifted Emma and placed her on the bed, kneeling before her as he began to unravel the complexities of Therian society. Every word he spoke was imbued with the weight of knowledge and experience. He delved into their history, the intricate dynamics of their society, and even shared insights about the Empire.

As Edric spoke, Emma found herself drawn into the depths of their conversation. Hours slipped away unnoticed as they engaged in a profound exchange, each revelation deepening her understanding of the world she was becoming a part of.

Meanwhile, Corvin, who had been unceremoniously tossed out earlier by Edric for reasons he couldn’t quite comprehend, was now behaving himself. He had stopped his incessant bullying of the poor Coalball and was instead scanning his surroundings with a cautious demeanor.

Though his mind had been reduced to that of a cub, every instinct within him as a Therian screamed of impending danger. The moment Edric activated the cabin’s defenses, Corvin’s senses went on high alert. He didn’t know exactly what had triggered the alarms, but he could feel it in his bones: it was all to protect Emma.

Lucien remained frozen in place, his posture rigid as he observed the unfolding scene. Earlier, he had harbored doubts about Emma, but now, seeing Edric’s tense demeanor confirmed his suspicions. The prophecy of the Beast God had finally come to fruition, albeit after a millennium of waiting.

Emma was, indeed, a human.

Being of royal blood, Lucien understood the intricacies of human females far better than Edric could. He recalled the blood of a human woman from a thousand years ago, a woman whose essence had not only birthed a Rank 13 powerhouse but had also given rise to a Rank 15 beast—a creature of unimaginable strength that could rival the Beast God himself.

Who wouldn’t desire such power?

The insatiable greed for strength could lead individuals down a dark path, transforming them into something monstrous. The allure of power often came with a heavy price, and in the case of that long-lost human female, it had cost her everything. Her demise had been a tragic spectacle, a grim reminder of the dangers that accompanied such ambition.

The Beast God had unleashed his wrath upon her tormentors, delivering a brutal warning aimed squarely at the Empire’s elite. Yet, despite the dire consequences, the temptation of power remained a siren’s call, impossible to resist for those who thirsted for it.

Additionally, the Divine Seeds from Beast God Mountain had been dwindling, signaling a decline in the power of both the Beast God and the sacred tree. The Beast God himself was aging, and it became imperative to keep Emma hidden until a new Beast God emerged.

However, the identity of the next Beast God remained a mystery, shrouded in uncertainty.

As Emma absorbed Edric’s thorough explanations, she felt a sense of clarity washing over her. By the time he finished, she had a much clearer grasp of the Empire and the Therians.