(I was dizzy when I finished writing last night, so I've made a correction. Wanwan laid Zhu Xiu's eggs, four of them.)
With Jiao Yuan's attention completely captivated by the newborn snake cubs, Bai Wanwan gave a sly, mischievous wink to the Beast Husbands gathered around her bed.
Taking her cue, the Beast Husbands exchanged knowing glances. They immediately moved forward in silent accord, encircling the stone bed she lay on and forming an intimate barrier from the outside world.
Jiao Yuan, who had been lost in a moment of pure joy, suddenly found his view obstructed by a wall of tall, imposing backs. He was not pleased.
Cradling the small snake eggs, he tried to push his way in. "Hey, what do you think you're doing? Wanwan just finished laying. She's exhausted and needs to rest quietly. Let her get some sleep..."
