Chapter 198
Nyx thought it must have been that night when she got drunk. She panicked.
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From what she knew, people trying to conceive had to avoid smoking and drinking to prevent any health issues in the baby.
If she was really pregnant, she feared that the baby
would have any congenital problems due to the alcohol.
Seeing her lost and helpless expression, Theon and Erik pulled her into a comforting embrace. “Don’t be scared, Nyx.”
Nyx was still young, only 20 years old. She probably hadn’t mentally prepared herself for having a child. Even though she had previously shown an interest in having a baby, wanting something and facing reality were two different things.
Theon and Erik said, “If you don’t want to keep it, we will support whatever decision you make.”
For Beastmen of their level, having a child was extremely rare, but Nyx’s feelings would always come first.
The males didn’t hesitate.
They had brought the most advanced medical pod with them, ensuring that there would be no harm to Nyx’s body.
“What?” Nyx was startled and hurriedly covered her stomach. “I’m keeping it.”
If she hadn’t wanted to give birth, she would have taken precautions from the start.
Even if there was a possibility of congenital defects, she would still take responsibility for this child.
Just as she made up her mind, there was a faint movement in her lower abdomen, as if the baby was responding to her, interacting with her.
The moment she realized this wasn’t an illness but a little life, everything suddenly felt magical. Nyx’s eyes sparkled with excitement, and even her appetite improved.
“Eat more of this–it’s good for your health,” Layla had someone specially prepare medicinal dishes suitable for pregnancy.
The two males served her attentively, their every action filled with love and care for Nyx.
Layla observed all this with great satisfaction.
Initially, she had worried that these two rough–handed men might not take good care of Nyx, or that the arrival of a child might disrupt their stable relationship.
But now, it seemed her worries were unnecessary.
Finding two men willing to share a life with her was Nyx’s good fortune.
As long as they were willing and she was happy, there was no need to care about societal judgment.
Archie stole glances at Nyx, hesitating to speak.
It wasn’t until she left the Cook family that Nyx received his message.
Archie: [Dear sister, whose child is this?]
He couldn’t hold back his curiosity and wanted to probe.
Nyx fell silent, feeling conflicted.
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She replied to Archie: [I don’t know.]
She thought the child was probably neither Theon’s nor Erik’s. The father might still be in another world.
That night, after she got drunk, she had indulged all her mates–any of them could be the father. Beastmen offspring were oviparous, encased in a soft shell within the mother’s body.
- Female Beastmen would give birth after three months of pregnancy, and once the soft shell was exposed to the outside world, it would begin to harden, forming a protective cocoon for the offspring’s continued development.
This eggshell had a unique composition, completely blocking any machine from detecting the embryo inside. Only when the baby hatched would she know who the father was.
No matter whose child it was, she only wished for it to be healthy. Nyx sighed.
As soon as she sighed, her two mates immediately tensed up, worried that she wasn’t feeling well. They hurried home to give her a check–up.
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Since neither of them were professional doctors, Zayne had prepared a detailed user manual for the medical pod, including explanations for all the data–forming a long, thorough document.
Theon and Erik carefully cross–checked the data against the examination results, verifying everything multiple times. They confirmed that Nyx was really pregnant.
“Is the baby healthy?” Nyx studied their expressions, sensing that the results must be good.
“Yes, it’s been a full month now. Everything is normal.”
More importantly, Nyx’s body was in perfect condition. Despite having been stranded on Earth for a while, she hadn’t weakened.
This reassurance brought some relief to the two males.
Hearing that the egg embryo was normal, Nyx let out a deep breath. But the fact that they couldn’t yet determine the condition of the baby inside the eggshell still left her a bit uneasy.
“Did I conceive this child that night when I was drunk?” she asked in a small voice. “Will it be unhealthy?”
The two males were momentarily stunned. They exchanged glances, seeing confusion in each other’s eyes.
“Why would you think that?” Theon took Nyx’s hand. “You should be able to feel it–it’s full of life.”
Most egg embryos didn’t move this frequently, but the little one inside Nyx’s belly was not only highly energetic but also so lively that it was causing her some discomfort.
Erik looked it up using the Intelligent Brain and vaguely guessed the source of Nyx’s concern. He reassured her, “Beastmen physiology is different from humans. Alcohol won’t affect the offspring.”
Even for humans, as long as they weren’t chronic heavy drinkers before pregnancy, there usually wouldn’t be any major problems.
“Really?” Nyx blinked.
The weight on her heart finally lifted. No longer on edge, she sat down and gently touched her stomach.
It was already a full month old. In just two more months, she would give birth. As for when the baby would hatch, she wa
sure.
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Most Beastmen offspring hatched between two to five months after birth, making it impossible to predict.
“It was born on Earth. We need to be extra careful and protect it well.” Nyx looked at her two mates.
Their offspring were different from Earthlings. They had to avoid outside scrutiny and ensure their secret remained hidden.
The males nodded solemnly.
Erik’s expression grew serious. “I’ll get the house renovated as soon as possible. We’re moving tomorrow.”
He planned to work through the night to complete the modifications on their newly purchased home, ensuring Nyx had the safest and most comfortable environment.
“Pale Wolf,” Nyx called out, but she was a step too late. Unable to stop him, she turned to Theon instead. “During dinner just now, why did you give Archie and the others that advice?”
“Is something big about to happen?” She knew her mate wouldn’t say something like that without reason.
Theon pondered for a moment before explaining, “The Beast God once told us that this world is still young, without an interstellar civilization yet. Earthlings are currently the most advanced species on this planet.”
“Perhaps as our worlds gradually merge, it has accelerated their progression toward an interstellar civilization.”
Nyx still looked confused.
Theon opened his Intelligent Brain, pulled up some data, and continued, “According to historical records, before any race evolves into an interstellar civilization, they must endure a catastrophe–be it a natural disaster or a plague. This is an inevitable law.
“If they survive the crisis, they gain the opportunity to advance. If not, their civilization resets–or worse, vanishes entirely.”
Nyx’s eyes widened as she took a sharp breath. “Are you saying… Earth’s catastrophe is approaching?”
“It’s just a hypothesis. Not necessarily accurate.” Theon chose his words carefully, not wanting to be absolute.
They had already sent an anonymous warning to the authorities. Whether Earthlings chose to believe it or not was up to them.
“No matter what, we will protect you and the child.” Theon knelt down and gently kissed Nyx’s fingertips. Protecting Nyx was his only mission.
At the Cook residence, after receiving Nyx’s brief reply, Archie stared at his phone, troubled. “Wait… Nyx doesn’t even know who the father of her child is? What if they break up in the future? Will they need a paternity test?”
“Shut up.” Layla smacked him on the head. “Don’t jinx it. They’re doing just fine–why would they break up? No matter who the father is, that child belongs to Nyx. She’ll raise them just fine.”
Scolded by his mother, Archie slinked away to take refuge in his father’s study. As he approached the desk, he was stunned to find his father drafting a shopping list–along with a disaster survival plan.
“Dad, you’re into this stuff too now?” Archie clicked his tongue and shook his head. “It’s one thing for us to joke around, but you’re actually taking this seriously?”
His father adjusted his glasses and gave him a knowing look. “Do you really think Erik was joking with you?”
With his years of experience, he had always been good at reading people. Yet, even he couldn’t see through Nyx’s two m But one thing he was certain of–those two were far from ordinary.
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