Beastmen: She Tames the Land-Chapter 49: Eyes in the grass

Finding a path was a step in the right direction.

But being out in the open put them under pressure.

Everyone had to take turns watching. Although they took turns sleeping to make sure they were alert, the night was still tense.

Visha wasn’t yet asleep. She watched as Uri patrolled, Xeno sitting next to her.

"You don’t need to worry. He’ll be fine," Xeno said.

"I know, but I can’t help worrying that something will happen when I close my eyes." She looked at Xeno, her gaze warm. "I would worry about yout he same way."

Xeno’s eyes sparkled. His eyes focused on Visha. "I know you would be Shasha. But I don’t want you to worry."

He looked at Uri, who seemed to sense the gaze and looked back. Uri’s eyes flitted between the two of them, his gaze steady as he took in the sight of the two people. As always, his gaze lingered before he turned back to continue his patrol.

Visha made a small sound, something close to a purr.

She has been able to control herself more these days. But every once in a while, she would still growl.

She turned her head when she heard Xeno’s chuckle. She gave him a side-eye. She knew why he laughed. She decided to ignore him.

"It’s okay," he whispered, teeth nipping at her ear. "I feel the same way."

He pulled her hand towards his crotch.

She felt that it was semi-hard and looked at Xeno, who made a low rumbling sound.

"I’ll have to go for patrol next." He gathered Visha up into his arms. "Get some sleep." Then he kissed her forehead.

In the middle of the night, Krag, who was on patrol, noticed eyes watching from the darkness. He made a low growl to let the others know that there might be a threat.

The small fire in their campsite pushed back the darkness.

They didn’t need the fire to keep warm. People on the Beast Continent are not that susceptible to the cold. Except for the winter months, when the weather is below freezing, the slight chill of spring doesn’t bother them much.

Everyone woke up hearing the growl. Kit and Nimo were still in the tree hole. When they had woken up, Willa gestured for them to be silent.

Being beast shifters themselves, they wanted to contribute. But they also knew they were young. They needed to stay out of sight for the larger, adult beast shifters to take care of the trouble.

The rustle of leaves and snap of twigs could be heard. Whatever it was, it was moving. The green eyes glowed as they circled the group.

The males positioned themselves, trying not to draw too much attention as the animals circled. Xeno’s gaze tracked the things in the dark. His body looked lazy, but his muscles were coiled and ready to pounce.

Skinny shapes slip from between the trees. They crept closer, teeth clicking.

The winter has not been kind to them. They were almost double the number of the Warm Pack, and hunger made them more ferocious.

The first one lunged, and Xeno met it halfway. He didn’t shift; his sessions with Krag were coming into play. He didn’t waste any extra movement. There was no hesitation. His fist crashed into the animal’s skull, sending it crashing back. It fell to the ground and didn’t move.

That was the signal; everyone moved. They maintained the circle around the females, making sure none of the animals got past.

Cato and Fil, who had not received training from Krag, shifted into their beast form. Their claws tore apart the animals quickly. Every bite led to the cracking of bones. The animals struggled before lying limply, dying.

Uri was everywhere and nowhere. While he didn’t receive training from Krag like Xeno, he would watch. Although he didn’t take action, it was clear that even by watching, he was able to pick up a few moves.

One creature rushed at him, jaws snapping. Uri stepped within its reach, using Visha’s stone knife to sever its head from its neck. It collapses, blood spraying. Not a sound was made.

Krag charged. One animal leapt towards him. He stretched out his hand, catching it by the throat, then slamming it into the ground. Before it could get up, he raised his foot, stepping on its neck. The creature stopped moving.

On and on the fight continued.

From more than twenty creatures, it dwindled.

Xeno let out a laugh. Exhilarated at the fight that was happening. He swung his arm, and it collided with the animal’s body, sending it flying. One creature managed to rake its claws across Xeno’s shoulder; he didn’t even flinch.

He headbutted it, then crushed its throat with a brutal twist.

Uri saw the match and couldn’t help smiling. He knew Xeno was having fun. A creature lunged towards Uri, not giving him time to move. It lunged towards his legs. His blade flashed once, straight into the creature’s head.

As if not to be outdone by the young people. Cato and Fil became more brutal. They let out roars, slashing at any creature that came too close. Bodies piled at their feet.

The fight was violent, fast, and overwhelming. It felt like seconds but was actually minutes.

Breathing filled the space where snarks had been.

The overwhelming stench of blood swirled around them.

Visha didn’t wait for anyone to speak. As soon as she realized the fight was over, she took the animals into her space. More than twenty of them were defeated by the five men.

No one spoke just yet. Everyone, including the children, set about getting rid of the smell of blood. They had camped not far from a river. The five men made a few trips to get some water to try to wash the excess blood away.

They then went to wash themselves.

The five came back grinning, possibly still running high on adrenaline.

Kit and Nimo had already been put back to sleep. As soon as the men came back to the camp, they whisked their partners away.

Everyone knew what was happening.

Cato, who now had no partner, was left with the children to continue acting as a lookout.