Blood Awakening: The Strongest Hybrid and His Vampire Bride - Chapter 276

Chapter 276: Choosing Gifts – Unexpected Fox

Nikita and Selene rushed away, eager to buy something nice for Nikolai. Kumiko’s lip trembled, watching them leave, and took a deep breath to clear her mind, wondering what to buy for him.

‘I don’t know Nikolai that well, but I want him to make him happy.’

Unable to choose herself, she asked Risa.

“What should we get for him?”

“Risa, what do you think he would like?”

Kumiko closed her eyes, trying her best to imagine what could make him smile.

A flicker of movement filled her mind—Nikolai, his muscles taut as he sparred with Alexei, his claws carving black arcs through the air. The clash of flesh rang in her ears, his sharp breaths mingling with the scent of sweat and leather.

But then the images shifted.

The weight of his body pressed against hers, his breath warm at the base of her neck. A delicate touch drifted down her spine, setting her skin ablaze.

She could almost taste the salt of his skin, feel the heat pooling low in her abdomen. A soft gasp escaped her lips before she could stop it.

“Kumiko?”

A chill brushed her cheek—light but sharp against the warmth still clinging to her skin. The illusion of him shattered. His scent, his heat, the delicious weight of him—gone.

Reality replaced dreams, stark and unyielding: the sterile lights of the department centre, the distant hum of conversation. She swallowed and shifted on the spot as the lingering heat faded, leaving behind a dull emptiness—while her choice of a perfect gift lingered in her mind.

Risa’s face hovered above her, delight painted on her lips.

“What were you thinking about?” Risa’s voice hummed. A faint, knowing smile tugged at her lips, as if she held a small secret just for herself.

“W-What do you mean?!” she stammered, her eyes wide with a trace of shock.

Risa’s playful tone softened the tension.

“Hehe~ don’t worry,” she teased, watching as Kumiko’s gaze drifted toward the shop display, where provocative images made her breath hitch.

Risa suddenly reached out, grabbing Kumiko’s hand, before pulling her towards the luxury shop, with various dolls wearing laced, fancy underwear.

“To think our cute Kumi would have such an erotic mind.” The Nekomata skipped into the door while Kumiko’s chest thumped, pounding heavily as she gazed at the black laced panties with a slit down the crotch.

“Don’t tease me, Risa!” With bright red cheeks, Kumiko protested against her while her eyes noted the items she wanted to try.

Meanwhile, during the time Risa and Kumiko browsed the adult clothing store, Selene followed Nikita, who, despite being pregnant, rushed around the various fashion stores before reaching a gentleman’s watch store.

“Hah, are you still not sure?” Selene huffed, breathing out as she watched the excited werewolf choosing Nikolai’s present.

“Because I want to get something that will make Nikolai happy!”

“Do you know what would make him happy?”

“Hmmm~ apart from a blowjob, or anal, I am not that sure!”

The sudden explicit words caused Selene to focus, “…” Selene’s lips twitched as she placed a hand over them to stop herself from smiling.

She flicked her eyes around, while biting her lower lip. The quiet whispers and judging gazes from the other women close to them made her cheeks darken, a ticklish feeling travelling up her spine.

“Don’t be so vulgar, Nikita… this isn’t the mansion.” Selene’s low voice carried a sense of urgency and shame.

“Hah?” Nikita turned around, her eyes half closed, as she snorted before curling the corners of her mouth.

She approached Selene with sly movements, swaying her hips as the smile grew. When Nikita reached Selene, stepping on her tiptoes, she blew into Selene’s ear. “Weren’t you blowing him in the hallway this morning?”

Selene’s eyes dilated as she shuddered, hot words of blame and truth flowed into her ear, causing the whispers to turn into accusations against her.

“After all, who is the vulgar one~ isn’t his seed still dripping from your crotch?”

“Stop!” Selene extended her arm and covered the lips of Nikita, her warm breath blowing against her palm as the werewolf gazed at her with crescent-shaped eyes.

“Oh my, did you hear that young woman?”

“I know, young people these days, so disrespectful.”

The surrounding people started whispering between each other, causing Selene’s back to tingle, embarrassed, while Nikita’s eyes narrowed, her lips curling as she hopped around the store, looking at watches.

Nikita eventually chose the newest line of Carter watches because she wanted to go home and meet Nikolai. The watch looked beautiful, with a silver frame with small encrusted diamonds, along with a vibrant red dial and pointers that resembled Nikolai’s eyes.

“I am glad we found this watch~ hehe.” Nikita swayed with each step, her voice bouncing with her movements.

“Yeah, I am sure that Nikolai will like it.”

Selene’s lips curled gently, her subtle smile causing many males to turn their heads to watch the beautiful woman, but she remained focused on the receipt showing the engraved text she selected for the watch.

“I’m hungry, shall we eat something?” Nikita then stopped after seeing the food court sight, then seemed to realise something and tapped her head. “Ah, when will we meet the other two?” Nikita wondered while observing Selene.

“Well, they are probably busy…” Selene watched Nikita’s gaze, the potent scent of fried food filling her nose as she winced. “Do you need to eat, Nikita?”

“I do, but you don’t like cheap food, right?”

“No, it’s fine, let’s eat here, a burger won’t kill me.”

With their minds set, they walked into a well-known burger company. There, they ordered their meal, and after a bit of waiting, a female clerk put their food onto a tray before giving it to Selene. When the clerk noticed Nikita, a smile bloomed.

“What an adorable girl, are you a friend of this young lady?” The clerk watched Selene before looking at the smirking Nikita. However, she didn’t wait for them to answer her question because she had to serve the next client.

After Selene grabbed the tray and sat at an empty table with Nikita, Nikita began giggling with a mischievous look on her face, her eyes sparkling as if the person sitting in front of her was a naughty teenager.

“She didn’t realise that you’re both pregnant and old,” Selene said, her eyebrows knitting in confusion.

“You look older, though,” Nikita replied before grabbing the fries from her meal, squirting lots of sauce and placing it in her mouth.

“You little brat,” Selene hissed in annoyance before grabbing her fries and putting them on top of Nikita’s.

The tray soon emptied as Nikita fed her body. Selene ate slowly, sipping her soda from time to time as she remembered her memories. “Do you think I can enjoy the taste of this food one day?” A question popped up on the tip of her tongue, and she spat it out with her gaze filled with longing and desire. She didn’t know whom to ask, whether the deities in heaven, the girl in front of her, or the child in her womb.

Selene also wanted to be a mother.

‘When did I start feeling this way?’

“Do you want to be a mother?” Nikita’s voice became calm, and her eyes became soft. She gazed at her rival as she curled her lips into a warm smile. “I think that would be nice… to have babies at the same time as you.”

“Who would have thought you were capable of being mature,” Selene sighed.

“Are you saying that I’m immature?” Nikita’s eyebrows knitted, her mouth slightly curled into an inverted shape.

“Hah? Are you not aware, idiot.”

“Hmph…” Nikita pouted in annoyance, her voice carrying a sense of hurt. “Let’s go find the others, I’m bored,” Nikita muttered as her mouth shifted into a disappointed expression, her voice low and slow, but her words still audible to Selene’s ears.

“Yeah,” Selene nodded as her lips curved into an awkward line, a hint of embarrassment crossing her features.

The two stood up before dumping the rubbish into a bin and leaving the area to search for their fellow harem members. Selene and Nikita began discussing their time together. They noticed Kumiko and Risa stood together, speaking.

“Hey, why do their cheeks look so red?” Nikita muttered.

“They do look a bit embarrassed, should we find out?” Selene responded as they made their way toward them. Nikita and Selene noticed the two women holding their shopping bags with the image of the Adult shop logo on them.

‘I wonder what they bought?’

Nikita’s eyes sparked with interest and curiosity as the four of them started chatting. Suddenly, Kumiko blushed and looked away in embarrassment, her long eyelashes fluttering like the wings of a butterfly as her cheeks grew rosy. She clutched a shopping bag tightly, the paper crumpling beneath her fingertips, while a shy smile graced her face.

“So~ what did you buy?”

“I’ve got to be honest… we bought some… l-lewd clothing for him,” Kumiko confessed in a soft, hushed whisper. Risa smiled, a twinkle in her eyes as she leaned in and added to Kumiko’s revelation. Her words filled with excitement. “Kumiko bought a few sets for herself as well!”

Kumiko’s face reddened as if she was blushing, her lips parting in a gasp, while her cheeks heated.

“Eeeeh!” Nikita’s eyes widened in shock as she stared at Kumiko with an expression of surprise. She then grinned broadly and elbowed her gently. “Tell me what, tell me~ hehe.”

Even Selene’s eyes shone for a moment, curious about what happened.

“I’d rather not say…” Kumiko’s blush deepened, her skin glowing pink. “But it was quite a naughty item. It wasn’t my first time buying something like this, though…”

“Oh, really, how many did you get?” Nikita inquired, her lips curling upward in a teasing manner. She winked playfully at Kumiko and tilted her head, her hair cascading gracefully to one side. “Just between you and me. How much did you buy?”

“T-Two outfits… a few things, and some sets of underwear.”