Beauty in the beast world-Chapter 288: The etiquette

[Snake Tribe]

The entire tribe was filled with many kinds of beastmen who had come to celebrate the last day before the heavy snow season started. And once it does, no one would be able to move out of their abodes due to the drastic drop in temperature. The snow would fall without a pause until spring arrived. All the tribes inside the city had made sure to gather enough food to sustain the harsh cold. From now on, they will have to use everything sparingly in order to survive. This was also why all of them were very excited about this banquet.

They could feed their mates and cubs as much as food they wanted without depleting their reserved food back in their own tribes. It was also exhilarating being in each other’s presence before they locked themselves up in thier safe homes. They would not be able to meet their friends, family, and such after tonight.

Lyra had a soft smile on her face as she observed the hustle and bustle going on through her balcony. And when she felt a familiar grip around her waist, her smile spread into a bright one.

"You seem happy, my love," Said Killian as he nuzzled his face against his mate’s neck inhaling her scent which never failed to soothe as well as rile him up. He groaned as he pressed his hard-on against her small back. freewebnoveℓ.com

Lyra moaned, "Not now, sweetheart. I have a banquet to attend" She said that but couldn’t help but tilt her head to the other side giving her mate more access to her neck. Shivers ran down her spine as she felt him nibble her earlobe before peppering kisses along her neck.

"Killian...." She left out a strained murmur trying to control herself, "We can’t....."

"I know" Answered Killian and turned her around to face him. Then he kissed her cheek followed by her chin avoiding her lips. He wasn’t very sure about controlling himself if he tasted her plump lips. With a last kiss on her forehead, he took a step back and took a breath. His mate had worked hard arranging tonight’s banquet and he didn’t want to ruin it just because of his lust, "Let’s go"

Lyra nodded and held his extended hand mingling her fingers between his before walking with him. Soon they reached the living room where all of her other mates were waiting.

Blake felt his breath hitch as he gazed at his mate. She looked absolutely beautiful wearing her flowy blue dress. Her hair was put in an updo with small Frills framing her radiant face. And that smile she wore was the most lovely thing he had ever seen.

Demir skipped his steps and almost fell as he was about to enter the castle. He came to escort his mate to the banquet but he was left shell-shocked as his eyes fell on his mate descending the steps. She looked like an angel coming down from heaven.

Kaizer though mesmerized seeing Lyra but soon relaxed as he was hit with his beloved’ soothing scent as she came closer. There was also the smell of arousal mixed in it but he decided to ignore it for now or it would be him that would get aroused.

"Sweet girl!" Victor was the first one to break the silence as he rushed towards Lyra. She grinned at him while he pulled her towards him before saying, "You look so pretty, my lovely little mate"

"Enough with that" Blake interjected as he glared at Victor before holding his mate’s hand. The former stood beside his mate and kissed her shoulder while murmuring, "You are breathtaking"

"Thank you" Lyra replied and kissed his cheek before all of them left for the banquet.

Lucas and Noah who were with their respective tribes strode toward their mate as soon as they saw her. Lyra glanced her eyes around the people gathered and took a small breath. It was nerve-racking coming to the event that she arranged. She had never done something like this in her life. School and home had been her only routine and her life had been simple until she went on vacation after her graduation. The same vacation that brought her here to the Beast world.

Now she was not just a student who could go back home to her parents after classes but a Queen. A queen of multiple tribes at that. She had her own responsibilities which she wanted to fulfill to the best of her ability. With her mates ushering, she climbed the plaza stretched in the middle of the tribe and stood facing the crowd of beastmen and females likewise.

She cleared her throat before parting her lips, "I heartily welcome all of you to tonight’ banquet" She felt Blake squeeze her hand in encouragement as she continued, "I hope you enjoy the feast and each other’s company. We are stepping into the cold season where we will be challenged every day to survive, but I truly wish this banquet serves as a motivation for our coming days and also for the day when we can all meet again" Then she took the wine goblet that Demir handed over and said while raising it, "To the spring!"

’Howl’ ’Growl’ ’Screech’ many noises like these filled the entire space. Beastmen showed their excitement by making sounds while the females clapped. Snake females in particular clapped the loudest as they smiled at their queen. They were proud of her.

Lyra felt herself visibly relax as she basked in people’s cheers. They had such happy faces which made her smile.

"I did it" she whispered as though talking to herself.

"And you did it well, Lilly" Blake chimed in as he kissed the side of her head. He was happy because his mate was happy. She was the most important to him. And then came the next important presence in his life. His babies. He searched for them in the crowd and felt relieved only when he found them near Peter. They were looking up at their mother as though she was the most wonderful being in the world. Blake shared the same sentiment with them.

However, before he could go to them and bring them to the plaza, a news brought by a guard stopped him, "Your majesty, the Fox king is here"

Blake nodded before looking at Peter. The latter feeling his king’s eyes on him turned to him. They communicated in their language and Peter left to welcome the fox tribe after handing over the snakelings to the next in command.

Lyra felt Blake move and questioned, "What happened?"

"The Fox tribe has arrived. They are waiting near the tribe’s entrance" Blake said.

Lyra’s eyes went wide, "King Xavier is here?" She tugged his hand, "Then what are we waiting for? Come let’s welcome him"

Blake frowned, "Peter can do that"

But his mate shook her head, "That’s disrespectful, Blake. It is royalty we are talking about. We should welcome them ourselves. What if they get mad at Peter? Poor guy....he is just doing what you instructed"

Blake sighed. That sounded possible. They would never get angry at him or his mate but would instead shift their anger on the ones under them. He once again felt his mate’s hand tug at him and this time, he let her. Both of them walked toward the tribe’s entrance to greet the Fox tribe.