After Giving Birth, All My Beast Ex-Husbands Suddenly Want Me Back-Chapter 133: Imprint

Odian carried Nina to a small, secluded stone house near the edge of the tribe. The house stood alone among the trees. Inside, it was clean and neatly arranged, warm and comfortable.

As Nina looked around the carefully decorated room—so elegant it almost seemed tailored specifically for her—she couldn’t help feeling that this might have been planned in advance.

Odian gently set her down on the bed. Then he reached into his storage space and took out a beautiful red garment edged with delicate gold thread.

"Nina," he said softly, "this is clothing I made for you using phoenix silk unique to our Phoenix clan. See if you like it."

Phoenix silk was extremely rare. Odian had spent a long time and expended considerable energy to weave this single piece.

Nina unfolded the garment to examine it more closely.

The style looked strikingly similar to a wedding robe—and even the color matched.

"It’s beautiful," Nina praised sincerely.

"Nina... would you put it on and let me see?" Odian asked, his eyes filled with anticipation.

"Alright. But you need to step outside first. I’ll change now," Nina replied.

"Do I really have to go outside? After all, later we’ll—"

Odian knew Nina was shy and deliberately teased her.

"Later is later," Nina said, her cheeks flushing pink. "Y-you go out first. Otherwise I won’t change."

"Alright," Odian said with a small smile, stepping outside to wait.

In truth, he very much wanted to see her wear it—especially tonight.

Before long, Nina finished changing. She took out a mirror and examined herself.

It really did look like bridal clothing.

"I’m ready," she called, letting Odian back inside.

He turned and entered.

The moment he saw her wearing the phoenix silk he had made, his pupils trembled slightly.

The crimson gauze draped lightly over Nina’s skin, outlining her slender, graceful figure. The vivid red made her snow-pale skin glow even more brilliantly, her beauty blooming like a flower.

She sat there quietly, lifting her luminous eyes to look at him. Her gaze shimmered with charm and warmth, so enchanting that it made his heart sway.

Odian stepped forward and took her hand.

"Nina... you look incredible in phoenix silk."

In his eyes, no other female in the world could wear it more beautifully than she did.

"That’s because your craftsmanship is so good," Nina said with a smile.

She truly thought it looked wonderful.

Then she noticed that Odian himself was wearing the same shade of red today.

Together, they really did look like newlyweds.

The thought made Nina laugh softly.

Odian sat beside her and slipped an arm gently around her slender waist. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"What are you laughing about?" he asked.

"Nothing," Nina said with a smile. "It’s just that your clothes and mine look perfect for a mating ceremony."

In the beast world, forming a mating bond was mainly done through magical imprinting—there wasn’t really a tradition of wedding clothing.

Odian’s lips curved slightly.

The outfit he wore had been specially made to match the phoenix-silk dress he had crafted for Nina.

Gathering his courage, he spoke again. His voice carried a trace of nervousness.

"Nina... could we... could we become mates?"

"Mm." Nina clasped Odian’s hand in return and nodded softly.

She felt it was time to give him the title he deserved.

Odian’s eyes lit with overwhelming joy. Barely able to contain his excitement, he said, "Th-then let’s become mates right now!"

"But don’t we need a shaman to perform the imprint?" Nina asked. "It’s just the two of us here. How would we do it?"

"Nina... actually, I—I’m a priest. I can perform the imprint myself," Odian explained. "I never thought my identity was anything special, so I forgot to tell you before."

There was a trace of nervousness and regret in his eyes.

"I’m sorry, Nina. I should have told you sooner. Please don’t be angry with me."

He truly feared that if Nina became upset, she might refuse to become his mate.

"You’re a priest?" Nina was surprised.

She had suspected that Odian came from a distinguished background, but she hadn’t expected him to be something as rare and respected as a priest. In the beast world, priests held extremely high status.

"Yes," Odian said quietly. "I’m the priest of Phoenix Song City."

A flicker of anxiety passed through his gaze. "Will you be angry with me? I truly didn’t mean to hide it."

"I’m not angry. I believe you," Nina replied.

His identity only added to his merits. There was no reason for him to conceal it deliberately.

"Then... can we perform the imprint now?"

Odian held Nina’s hand a little tighter, unable to hide the tremor of anticipation.

"Alright," Nina agreed.

Odian was overjoyed.

He took out a slender, specially crafted needle and gently pricked both Nina’s fingertip and his own. Then he used his power to guide their blood together, letting the two droplets merge.

A faint glow slowly spread around them.

Soon, Nina felt a subtle connection forming between them—an invisible bond that drew her closer to him, making her feelings toward him warmer and more intimate.

Odian withdrew the needle and looked at her with deep affection.

"Nina, the imprint is complete. From now on, I am your mate."

At that moment, happiness filled his heart. He had finally become Nina’s mate.

"That’s all?" Nina glanced curiously at his smooth forehead. "Then why isn’t my imprint mark on your forehead yet?"

Was the imprint really this simple?

Odian’s eyes shimmered.

"Because one final step remains."

He leaned forward and kissed her gently, whispering against her lips, "Nina, after tonight, your mark will appear on my forehead. From then on, I will belong only to you."

Nina raised an eyebrow slightly.

So there was still a final ritual.

With a sudden playful motion, she pushed Odian down onto the bed and climbed onto his waist.

"Tonight," she said, "I’ll take the lead."

Odian’s gaze softened like water. "As you wish, my female."

Nina leaned down, pressing a kiss to his lips, then to his chin, his throat... her soft kisses trailing slowly downward.

Odian gripped the beast-hide beneath him. His body trembled slightly, his Adam’s apple bobbing as he swallowed.

Crimson cloth tangled with crimson cloth. Their breaths mingled with soft murmurs that lingered in the air.

***

"I—I can’t anymore..."

"Nina, be good. Just one more time."

Odian coaxed softly, drawing her back into his embrace once again.

Nina: How many "last times" has this been already? A male who’s just tasted this for the first time is terrifying...

The night was still long.

Meanwhile, after finishing the duels, Sal returned to the stone house—only to find that Nina and the others were already gone.

All the male challengers from the tribe had been thoroughly defeated. One by one, they slunk away, dejected.

None of them had expected Nina’s guardian to be so powerful. Even without using his full strength, Sal had completely overwhelmed them.

Sal rushed back to the stone house, intending to find Nina.

But when he arrived, her room was empty.

"Where’s Nina?" Sal asked Kith.

"Kith’s eyes dimmed slightly. "Odian took her away," he said quietly. "Tonight... she probably won’t be coming back."

As fellow guardians, both Sal and Odian had already grown intimately close to Nina.

Only he might not even be able to keep his place as her guardian.

Aviel stood nearby, looking equally frustrated. The damned phoenix and the damned leopard had both managed to get Nina into their beds, while he still hadn’t even secured the position of guardian.

"What?" Sal exploded. "That damned phoenix took Nina away? Why didn’t you stop him?"

He was furious.

While he had been busy dueling those males, that sly phoenix had taken Nina away.

Even though he had always known that day would come, when it actually happened, jealousy still surged uncontrollably inside him.

Sal clenched his fists tightly, forcing himself not to go looking for them.

He had to learn to share.

He had to learn to coexist peacefully with the other males.

Nina had already shown him great kindness by accepting a wandering beast like him. He couldn’t be too domineering... couldn’t let jealousy consume him.

As long as Nina was happy, that was enough.

Sal glanced toward Nina’s stone house again, took a deep breath, and prepared to return to his own.

Only then did he notice several males holding the cubs, who were fussing and crying for their mother.

"So... what about these little ones?" Sal asked.