Parker was picking cotton flowers in the village when his heart suddenly palpitated. His body trembled, and he looked up.
âQingqing!â
He rushed back home with the bag of cotton flowers. When he didnât see Bai Qingqing at home, he felt a stronger feeling that something was amiss.
He was about to dash out of the stone castle when he noticed from the corner of his eyes that Curtis seemed perfectly fine. He hesitated and didnât say anything. He just turned to go out.
If Qingqing was in any danger, she could summon Curtis. Since she didnât, she should be just looking for him.
Parker had two leads. Firstly, there were Bai Qingqingâs footprints. Secondly, there was the spiritual connection that mates shared.
For efficiency, Parker chose the second method. That was why he didnât notice any lead on his way.
It wasnât until he didnât manage to find Bai Qingqing even after leaving the village that he realized that she was in danger.
Itâd be delaying time to go back to find leads and to inform Curtis. Parker let out a furious bellow and ran even faster.
When Bai Qingqing was a sufficient distance away, Curtis also noticed that something was amiss.
He searched around and realized that Parker, Bai Qingqing, and Anâan were nowhere to be seen.
Curtis was instantly enraged. He uncontrollably turned into his full beast form and charged out of the village.
âHowlââ
When the leopard cubs met him, they raised their heads and called out at him.
When Curtis saw them, his body paused for a moment, and his fury eased up a little.
The children were still at home. Snow wouldnât leave them behind. He could have misunderstood things. Snow didnât abandon him.
Curtisâs snake figure quickly disappeared from the leopard cubsâ vision. They exchanged a few baffled glances and started talking amongst themselves.
Eldest said: [Did Curtis go out to hunt? Howlâ]
Second said: [It should be. Letâs go back home to wait for the food. Howlâ]
Third nodded: [Howl!]
They then stood by the stove, planning to have some innards appetizers before their meal. However, they sat there until the sky turned dark but the food still didnât come.
The three lonely leopard cubs were sad for very long. Then, they each caught food that they liked and had a feast.
When Bai Qingqing woke up, she saw a wooden roof. The air was hot and humid, making her feel sticky all over.
âYouâve woken up.â The little snakeâs face appeared in her vision.
Bai Qingqing looked at the little snakeâs face and recalled the events that had taken place before she fainted. She sat up angrily.
âLittle snake, what are you doing?â
âCall me Curtis.â The little snake placed his hand on her head and patted her gently.
Bai Qingqing was stunned and then broke out in goosebumps from his touch. She slapped off the little snakeâs hand.
âWhat did you say?â Bai Qingqingâs gaze was full of doubt when she looked at the little snake.
What was wrong with this kid? Could he have been possessed by Curtis?
The little snake looked a little displeased, but he quickly restrained himself, looking at her with adoration, and said, âSnow, Iâm Curtis.â
âSlap!â Bai Qingqing slapped hard on the little snakeâs head, furious.
The little snake tensed up his cold face, staring at Bai Qingqing with his crimson eyes. His expression shared quite a strong resemblance with Curtis.
It was just that he was too young and didnât have the disposition of a strong beastman like Curtis.
But this was enough to astonish her.
Bai Qingqing looked around and found Anâan sleeping by her side. She felt a little more at ease.
She had no idea where this place was and glared at the little snake furiously. She carried Anâan and got up, quickly walking out of the wooden house.
The little snake didnât stop her and just followed quietly behind her.