Chapter 40

Chapter 41: Pairing with Liam

Liam kisses me softly on the forehead, and I feel a deep peace fill me. I look into his eyes, shining with love under the moonlight.

The kiss is soft at first, but soon becomes an expression of all the love and passion we share.

Lalabel separated from his lips and whispered in his ear:

—We should take a bath before pairing.

Liam nods, his smile reflecting the same emotion he feels. We follow the stream up the road, the whisper of water guiding us in the stillness of the night. The jungle around us is a world of strange sounds and shadows, with the moon shining brightly above our heads.

We reach the river, its clear waters reflecting the moonlight. I undress slowly, letting my clothes fall to the ground. I touch the water with my fingers and feel a chill come over me when I notice that it is slightly cold, but the temperature does not stop me. I go into the water, dipping down to my waist, and start soaping my body to clean it of accumulated dirt and sweat.

Liam, meanwhile, cuts a bunch of big leaves from nearby trees and makes a makeshift bed by the river. The moon illuminates his figure while he works, and I can't help but feel a wave of love and desire as I see it.

After making sure the bed is ready, Liam takes off his fur skirt and joins me in the water. The cold of the river seems to have no effect as it dives and begins washing. I approach him and help him to soap his back, enjoying the intimacy of the moment.

Lala kisses Liam's shoulders to his neck and whispers words of love:

—I love you Liam. - I smile and kiss her neck.

—I promise to take good care of you. - he says in a low but firm voice in his commitment.

—Let's have a nice memory of this moment.- says Liam in a low voice, turning to look at me with a smile.

-It will-I reply, sliding my hands down her skin. And you make it even more special.

We finished bathing, enjoying the sensation of cold water and the closeness of each other. We got out of the river and I took from my dimensional space two pieces of skin that we will use as towel, we dried ourselves that Liam had prepared. The night is cool, but our shared warmth keeps us comfortable.

We lay down on the makeshift bed of leaves, the softness of the vegetation below us and the starry sky above our heads. The night breeze caresses our skin, and the scent of the jungle envelops us.

Liam stands on top of her, kissing her neck and stroking her hair, whispering promise of love. His kisses are protruding from Lalabel's neck.

The instincts inside of Liam begin to awaken to pleasure. His body gets even hotter, as if it is boiling. He can't help it and his lips continue to kiss the body of his beloved with greater intensity.

Liam's body starts moving, looking for a more comfortable position, his breathing becomes even heavier, but now his body is pressing against Lalabel. His lips also come down to your neck and start kissing him.

Lala looks at him with love and desire, giving that confidence to Liam to spend a more intimate phase between them.

Liam stimulated Lalabel's intimate area with his long fingers, causing Lalabel moans that were getting longer.

Liam feeling the intimate area soaked in fluids, began rubbing his erect member to prepare for the next phase. Lalabel looks at it anxiously and wants to feel it inside her.

Places his member at the intimate entrance of her, pushing her hips forward. Her hips move slowly but strongly. Her hands caress her hip as she keeps pressing. Intense moans of pleasure slip from Lalabel's soft lips.

Liam's breathing becomes even heavier and his heart beats very fast. She moves with greater intensity, her hands still caressing Lalabel's body, but now her lips come down to her chest and she starts kissing him as she keeps moving her hips.

—ahh-ahh, it feels so good! - yelling in pleasure and clinging to his back. Liam kisses me with strength and passion, silencing Lalabel.

His instincts take over Liam completely, his eyes glow brightly and his breath is almost unattainable again. His hands press harder on her hips, and her hips begin to move with great force...

It's like I'm about to lose my mind.

Lalabel and Liam indulge in the wild passion that represents the pairing of this primitive world.

Liam's mind becomes completely clouded by instincts. He can't think of anything else but having his female... her eyes shine even more and her hips keep moving hard. His breath is still almost unattainable, it seems as if he was a wild animal...

—ahh-ahh make me yours, until both of you reached climax, Liam poured his seeds into his beloved.

They took a short break and changed positions.

Lalabel and Liam continued for the rest of the night with some intimacy.

()()()()()

The sun was just beginning to rise over the horizon when Liam opened his eyes. The previous night had been a mixture of passion and tenderness with his beloved Lala. The air was still fresh and the golden morning light was gently filtering through the leaves of the surrounding trees.

He approached Lala, her slender and elegant figure even in her animal form. He bent down and, with the tenderness that only he could show, whispered in his ear.

-Lala, sweetie, wake up. We have to get back to the village.

The response was a soft purr, a sound that expressed his desire to sleep a little longer. Liam smiled, fully understanding his feeling.

-Five more minutes -murmured Lala, half asleep, as she stretched lazily and again huddled, this time with her head resting on Liam's legs.

He gently stroked her fur, enjoying the moment, time seemed to stand still, but Liam knew they couldn't stay there much longer.

-Lala, she insisted, this time in a firmer tone, we must go. The others are waiting for us.

Lala slowly opened her yellow eyes and looked at him fondly before she transformed back into her human form. Her purple hair fell with gentle waves on her back, and her eyes shone with a glow that could only be seen after a night together.

She put her fur dress back on and turned in the direction of her new husband, then her gaze was focused on a mark on his neck, her marital panther mark that now shone with a faint glow.

—The mark... whispered Lala, with a mixture of wonder and joy in her eyes. We are one now, Liam.

Liam nodded, taking her hand and entwining his fingers with hers.

—Yes, Lala We are one, and nothing can separate us. But we must return to the village, there is much to be done, said Liam, though his voice reflected the same mix of emotions she felt.

Lala nodded, understanding the urgency of his words. Together they got up and began to pick up the fur blanket, preparing for the return. As they walked hand in hand to the village.

The message of the system appeared in front of her, the first one said:

The happiness of a female lies in the number of males who love and protect her but be careful some males are really possessive with their mate.

Congratulations

Female Beta

Now your new husband will have skills shared with others.

Acquired charm statistics

Charm: is the highest statistic of the peacock tribe, it can be for or against you.

The second message from the system was as follows:

You gain 20 inventory cells by pairing with a two-striped male.

For a total of 120 boxes

In use 30/120

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On the other hand, inside the village, in a rustic but cozy hut, Teru, Lala's second husband, was busy preparing breakfast. The aroma of cooked rice and roasted meat with herbs filled the air, creating a warm and homely atmosphere. The light of dawn came in through the wooden windows, softly illuminating the interior of the hut and revealing the simple but well-kept furniture.

Noir, Lala's first husband, was sitting on a log, looking at Teru with a pensive expression on his face.

—When Liam and Lala return, we will discuss our next trip, said Noir, breaking the silence. His voice was deep and confident, reflecting his role as a family leader.

Teru nodded, stirring the rice in the pot. There was a tacit understanding between them, a trust built over the years and shared experiences.

It took a few minutes, and the door to the hut opened, letting Lala and Liam in. The aroma of freshly made food immediately enveloped them, and Lala smiled, feeling at home. His eyes shone with a mixture of joy and anticipation, as Liam pushed the door firmly.

-Smell delicious, Teru -said Lala, approaching him for a hug.

-Thank you, Lala. I hope you are hungry -replied Teru, giving her a warm hug.

Liam waved Noir with a head tilt and sat down next to him, while Lala joined them after helping Teru serve breakfast. The hut, with its warm and familiar atmosphere, was filled with conversation and laughter as they shared their meals.

— Congratulations Liam you are now part of the family, -It received Noir giving a small pat on the shoulder.

Yang and Teru also approached to congratulate and pat Liam's back, in a corner in the room observes Tarish the reception with some envy did not say anything and closed their eyes again.

-So, what's the plan for our next trip? - asked Yang, looking at Noir with curiosity.

-We still have to find clues about the Black Pearl, -commented Lala as she ate her second ration of rice.

—Our next trip will be to the peninsula of Arana, to the village of Aran where the tribe of merfolk and mermaids is located. - Explain in more detail Noir.

-We also have to take into consideration that in a month and two weeks, the rainy season will come, -Yang added another aspect to consider during the trip.

Two hours later...

Lala wakes up, slowly opens her eyes and stands up, when Teru is taking a nap in the room and Yang is outside chopping wood.

Lala approaches Yang and turns to see her.

-Lala you smell different. - says Yang with concern,-I feel the scent of Liam and Tarish on you but your body smell is different.

—Don't worry after I'll tell Lao to check me, where is Noir, Liam and Tarish? - Lalabel, I ask concern not feeling them close.

—Noir was hunting, Liam and Tarish were with Lao collecting medicinal plants. - Yang explained what each was doing, so as not to worry Lala.

—I'm going to visit Nakao, I need to clear up a matter with him.- says Lala determined.

—Don't be too long! - Yang kissed Lala's forehead and let her go.

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On a warm evening, at the end of summer, the jungle vibrated with life. The towering trees rose to heaven, their branches full of lush green leaves. The air was charged with the scent of wet earth and the melodious song of birds resounded through the shadows.

-Congratulations Liam,- Lao smiled proudly as he saw his nephew wearing the Lalabel conjugal mark.

-Thank you Uncle, I have a hard road to go to protect Lala!! - Liam voice

—If Lala accepts you it will only be a matter of time before you can mate with her, so don't worry. - The wise gaze gave confidence to Tarish, and he went away in step forward to get to work.

Tarish and Liam walked together, closely following Lao the healer, a man in his fifties with turquoise hair and some brown locks and wise eyes.

They were collecting medicinal plants, a habit they regularly made to stock up on ingredients needed for Lao's potions and remedies.

The sun began to descend, painting the sky in shades of orange and pink. Tarish looked around with curiosity, fascinated by the diversity of flora that surrounded them. Liam, more familiar with the task, would occasionally bend down to pick a leaf or flower, making sure to keep it carefully in his basket.

-Healer Lao, what plants are good for the females? - asked Tarish, breaking the silence with his young and curious voice.

Lao stopped and turned to Tarish with a friendly smile. His eyes shone with knowledge as he took a moment to think of the proper response.

—There are many plants beneficial to females, Tarish, Lao began, pointing to a nearby plant with broad leaves and white flowers. For example, marigold is excellent for relieving pain caused by bleeding that causes females to fall. - Lao explained in a simple and easy to understand way.

Liam, who had been listening intently, intervened-. And for the pregnant females, Uncle Lao?

Lao nodded, acknowledging his nephew's good question. Jenginiki root is very useful for combating morning sickness. We also have raspberry leaf, which can help mature the uterus and facilitate labor.

Tarish nodded with interest, taking mental note of the information. He could feel the respect and wisdom that emanated from Lao, a male who had dedicated his life to learning the secrets of nature.

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I approach Nakao's hut, feeling a slight anxiety in my stomach. Upon arrival, I find him sitting, checking the skins. He looks up and smiles at me as I walk in.

-Lalabel, what brings you here? - ask nicely.

He took a deep breath and I sat down in front of him, trying to choose my words carefully.

—Nakao, I want to thank you for all the courtship gifts you have given me -beginning by looking him in the eye-. But we must stop this situation.- said with seriousness and determination.

Nakao frowns, showing a mixture of surprise and anger.

-Why is that, Lalabel?

—I do not want to be rude or damage the good communication we have formed by working together to eradicate the epidemic, he explained, maintaining my gentle and respectful tone. I can't deny that you have an attractive physique, but that's not enough to accept you as one of my husbands.

—I don't feel the same connection to you as I do to my husbands. To me, they are unique, and that special connection manifests itself in ways beyond what I can explain.

Nakao nodded slowly, processing my words.

—I understand, Lalabel. I appreciate your honesty.

— You have shown yourself to be a valuable and dedicated male to your village, and I would like this relationship of respect and collaboration to continue.

Nakao watches me for a moment, then nods with a more relaxed smile.

—It's okay, Lalabel. I'll respect your wishes.

I feel a great relief to hear his words. Speaking with him honestly and directly was the right thing to do. I smile at him and reach out.

—Thank you, Nakao. I'm sure our friendship will last.

I reach for Nakao's hand and firmly squeeze it, sealing our deal. We sat down to talk a little more, discussing some details about the village and our experiences during the epidemic. The tension is dissipating, and I feel that we have reached a mutual understanding.

When I finally say goodbye and leave the hut of Nakao, I feel a burden less on my shoulders. The night is quiet, and the village seems to breathe with new life after recovery.

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The next day...

Lalabel and Lao's group returned from the village of Ara macao to the blue feather village.