Chapter 21: Chapter 20 Ash, the city Lord

"I wasn't exactly asking for your opinion. I need your cooperation. If those strays want me, then they are going to have to make sure they can bring me along!" she said.

"You don't understand those males Sydney! The moment you give them a chance to you, you won't be able to escape them!" Ken said. He had been out to rescue females that had been abducted before....he saw the state they fell in! There was no way he'd let his own female anywhere near such a situation.

"Trust me Ken!" Sydney felt that Ken was the only hurdle she had to go through to settle this. Caden and Shawn were already looking dispirited.

"I'll go hunt for food!" Shawn said and exited the room.

Caden looked at Sydney one last time and went out to light the fire. With a stomach full of words, none of them came out like his voice pipes had been clogged.

Ken stayed at the door and watched Sydney. He wanted to believe her but his conscience was already at a negative.

"So what do you guys plan to do?"

"We'll go out and fight and eliminate as many strays as we can." Ken said staring hard at her . The mischievousness in his eyes had died only to he left with seriousness.

"And if you guys are injured or die....?" Sydney asked with a solemn expression.

"The weaker shall always die." he said nonchalantly. It was the rule!

"But I do not permit anyone to die for me! I'm not weak Ken! I may not be as strong as you males but I'm sure I'm more.... cunning than any of you!" she had wanted to say smart but that would've sounded like an insult. These people were extremely simple minded.

"How do you plan to lure them out?"Ken blurted only to realise he had let his thoughts out.

"Come, I'll show you!" Sydney said and got off the bed. Ken moved closer to where she sat. He had never been this close to her and right now, he could see her soft looking skin and take in gallons of her scent without restriction. He was too addicted to her scent to think otherwise.

Sydney who had gotten a small piece of stone begun to draft her plan on the ground. She felt there was no need to alarm the city because all males with females would surely prefer to work independently to protect their own families. While it maybe possible or gather everyone, it was also a move with loopholes.

"According to your explanation from earlier, the group of strays near the beast city isn't that large. We have an advantage in numbers. So this is my plan!" she said and begun scrapping on the ground as she explained.

Being that she was the target, it meant that a small group of strays will be monitoring her every move so instead of amplifying the security around her, they needed to secure males to monitor the strays in turn. With this, they could get what route they planned to use and how many of those strays were in the city.

This would lead the strays to believe that they were the ones who were at an advantage. Sydney would go about her day and after ensuring that all strays have been spotted, she'll head out into open space and only be left with Shawn. This will further lead the strays to believe in themselves which will make them lux and smug!

However, on our side, we will have two groups, one that shall be in charge of trailing and eliminating all the strays in the city and another that shall head out to the base of these beastmen to eradicate it. We can't leave room for future attacks hence we will need to nip the disease from its bud!

Back to me and Shawn, I know how to fight and I'm quick on my feet but those strays don't know. They expect a weak looking female but I'm not and since I also have an advantage, I'll eliminate anyone who tries to get their hands on me.

"But you have no claws and your skin is very delicate! It can rip easily!" Shawn who had already returned from his hunt said. Over hearing her plan this out, he was amazed but he didn't agree with her fighting. Males had bad brute force that could hardly be restrained when they fought.

Sydney who had been too engrossed in convincing Ken looked up on hearing Shawn's voice and was surprised to see that Carlos at the entrance and a huge black spotted panther standing majestically with his emerald eyes locked on her. For a minute, Sydney said nothing and looked at the beautiful beast before her in awe.

Her eyes sparkled as they admired the beast. Ken couldn't help but roll his eyes! He was far more handsome that him!

"He is so beautiful!" Sydney murmured under her breath but every one heard her loud and clear. Was he a gift?! Her eyes sparkled as she looked at Shawn but poor guy couldn't see her expression. Carlos have a soft smile.

"He is the city Lord." he introduced the black panther to his daughter. "He has just returned but overheard me and Caden talk about this matter. He joined us to deal with it." Carlos added.

A blush spread on Sydney's face in embarrassment. Yeah right! He was obviously a beastman and what? She thought he was a gift?! How embarrassing. She stole a look at him again and he was still looking at her. She looked away.

Caden walked in with a stone bowl of meat and went to sit next to his female. "Here...eat while it's still warm " He said and held the bowl since it was hot and would scald her small hands.

"Thanks!" Sydney said and picked a piece of meat throwing it into her mouth.

Ash stood in his place looking at Sydney in disbelief. It was her!!! Without a doubt...it was her!!! He felt like his delusions were getting the better of him when he first saw her but seeing how she chewed on her food in a familiar manner, even her voice, her hair and eyes! He wouldn't be deceived! Had she finally come like she had promised? He was too happy but shocked to show.

Ash watched her as she ate. His friend had finally come! She had also grown alot! If he had gone to save her when she fell from the sky.....the. it'd have been him looking after her but he had disregarded Parrick's words. He should have gone!! He regretted his choice.

"I want milk." Sydney said with a little grimance. The meat was tasty and rich in flavor but the greaseness was a little too overwhelming.

Hearing her ask for milk, Ken spluttered with laughter. Caden's frowned in confusion but soon looked at her chest. Shawn seemed confused. What's that? Where does it come from?!

Seeing the different expressions, Sydney was a little pissed. "Don't you have cows?!" she questioned.

"What's cows?" Shawn asked.

"You already have milk!" Ken pointed out to her chest. He had never seen a female ask for milk when she had her own chest and many didn't even drink it. It was usually for the cubs. Why was Sydney asking for milk?

"Pervert!!" Sydney yelled as she sheilded her chest from Ken's ugly eyes. Her scalp was numb from anger!!

"What's a pervert?!" Shawn asked innocently. He was displeased that his female was being angered by an outsider.

Ash on the other hand lowered his butt and sat with a plop. He had an indulgent look in his eyes and an invincible smile tugged at the corner of his lips. Still the same!