The Fluffy Baby Fox Only Bites the Crazy Villain - Chapter 64
That wasn’t all. Shuvelia even rubbed her cheek vigorously against Karden’s chest, which was covered only by a thin tunic shirt.
Perhaps it was a habit that remained from her fox days.
“W-wait a moment…”
While the flustered Karden was at a loss for what to do, Shuvelia smiled broadly like a child, apparently feeling quite content.
She then fell asleep with her face buried in Karden’s broad chest.
Karden had to lie still like a log, not daring to move a finger for fear of waking Shuvelia. He let out a deep sigh that seemed to sink into the ground.
“This is maddening. You truly are a bewitching fox.”
Thinking he would have to give up on sleeping comfortably tonight, he gently patted Shuvelia’s shoulder with his free hand.
Just as he used to pat baby fox Shushu to sleep.
***
Sunlight poured over my forehead. I could hear birds chirping in the distance.
Is it morning already? As I opened my eyes hazily, I saw my fingers wiggling and my long silver hair.
Still human, I see. I’m glad I can stay human longer as time passes.
Wait, Karden isn’t beside me, is he?
Facing each other first thing in the morning would be truly embarrassing and awkward. Of course, nothing happened last night, but still, we slept in the same bed.
As I pulled the bed sheet up to the tip of my nose and carefully tried to turn my gaze to the side,
“Shuvelia, good morning.”
A low, sweet voice reached my ear.
The voice touching my ear sent chills throughout my body, making me flinch.
“Y-Your Grace? Why are you still beside me? Didn’t you go to train?”
I clutched the bed sheet tightly and hurriedly blurted out questions. Karden lazily raised his upper body.
His tanned, muscular torso rippled with visible tension.
When did he take off his clothes? I’m sure he was properly dressed before going to sleep.
The way he slowly pushed back his disheveled bangs was so provocative that I had to avert my gaze hurriedly.
My mind was filled with question marks and confusion.
“I stayed still because I was afraid you might wake up.”
“B-but…”
As I was flustered, not knowing how to respond, I heard a commotion outside.
“Open this door right now!”
Someone was shouting loudly outside the bedroom door.
Who’s making such a racket in the morning?
“Secretary, open this door immediately!”
“Please be quiet. The Grand Duke is sleeping right now.”
Beyond the door, I could hear the voices of a young woman and Maildra arguing.
“I heard rumors that the Grand Duke is wrapped around the skirt of a fox-like woman. They say he always keeps her by his side, calling her his companion. Is that true?”
“What? T-that’s a distorted rumor.”
“Stop lying and step aside right now. Let me see the face of that fox-like woman myself.”
“Please calm down. It’s not a woman but a companion fox. You’ve misunderstood.”
“Are you insulting me now? The Grand Duke keeps a pet? I’d sooner believe he’s keeping a magical beast. Open this door right now, Maildra, before I hit you with my riding crop!”
Along with the young woman’s shout, there was a sound like the bedroom door was being broken down.
I was startled and peeked out from behind the bed sheet.
Karden sighed and clicked his tongue.
“Still as rude and noisy as ever.”
At the same time, someone boldly entered the bedroom.
“Please, you mustn’t do this!”
Maildra followed with a face that looked like he might cry, desperately trying to stop her.
Standing at the bedroom door was a tall woman with a slender build.
She wore a splendid pure white uniform with gold embroidery decorations over black leather pants, and her long black hair fluttered elegantly.
“It’s been a while, Your Grace.”
She was looking down at the bed with her arms crossed and an arrogant expression.
When I saw the face of the unidentified young woman who had invaded the bedroom, I was so surprised that I covered my mouth.
From her thick eyebrows and sharp blue eyes to her straight nose and elegant, aristocratic red lips.
This woman with strong, splendid beauty surprisingly resembled Karden’s face exactly.
Her gaze turned directly toward me. The corners of her red lips twisted upward.
My goodness, even that unique mocking smile is identical to Karden’s.
Who on earth is this person?
“What a lovely morning, Brother. To greet the morning in bed with a beautiful lady. Would you introduce this person to your sister?”
Wait, sister? Then she must be Karden’s only sister?
Surprised, I clutched the sheet tightly and turned toward Karden.
He was glaring at his sister with a furious gaze, his brow deeply furrowed.
“Yudis, you are incredibly rude. Have you forgotten all basic courtesy?”
I feel like a shrimp about to get crushed in a whale fight.
I was kneeling in a corner of the bed, wrapped tightly in the blanket.
I wanted to escape this awkward situation immediately, but there was no opportunity to flee.
Because of the Helleide siblings glaring at each other as if they might kill one another right in front of me.
It’s somewhat frightening to see these siblings with strikingly similar gorgeous appearances—enough to feel the power of genetics—glaring at each other.
I can barely breathe, caught in the intense and tense battle of wills between the siblings.
Karden glared at his sister Yudis with cold, contemptuous eyes.
I could tell how much he was suppressing his anger just by the magical power emanating from his body.
“Yudis, I hope you’re prepared for the punishment for your actions.”
Karden’s tone when mentioning punishment sounded like he was conducting a summary trial of a criminal.
Hey, Your Grace. She’s your blood relative. Your only remaining sister!
While ordinary people would tremble in fear at Karden’s murderous intent alone, Yudis remained composed without showing any sign of fear.
The corners of her red lips rose elegantly.
“It was unavoidable due to the urgent situation. I rushed here after hearing rumors that Brother had taken a lady of unknown identity as his companion without Grandmother’s permission. What could be more urgent for the Helleide family than this?”
Yudis’s gaze slowly scanned me up and down.
Ah… I wrapped myself tightly in the bed sheet.
Meeting for the first time in bed wrapped only in a sheet—this is the worst first meeting ever.
“I’ve never seen you in social circles.”
Yudis’s beautiful, brilliant blue eyes held mockery.
“I’d like to know the name of this mysterious lady whose family I don’t even recognize. Brother, please introduce her to me.”
Am I being disliked by this impressive woman?
Yudis seemed to misunderstand that I was Karden’s hidden mistress or something.
Of course, she could misunderstand since we were lying side by side in Karden’s bed, but it’s completely different from the truth!
I can’t stand feeling so wronged and frustrated. I thought I should at least make one clear statement to explain.
I timidly raised one hand.
“Excuse me, I think you’re greatly misunderstanding. I am…”
“My companion, Shuvelia.”
“What?!”
I let out a scream at Karden’s shameless and bold immediate answer.
I was shocked and simultaneously filled with anger.
Is he trying to pour oil on a fire? Why is he saying such misleading things in this situation?
“No, I’m not his companion. Please don’t misunderstand.”
I desperately cried out, feeling like a drowning person.
But Yudis didn’t react at all and remained composed.
She elegantly tucked her glossy black hair behind her ear and smiled coldly.
She looked like a princess with dignity and elegance, and I lost myself for a moment staring at her.
Indeed, beautiful beings can daze one’s mind. Even in this messy drama-like chaos, I’m captivated by Yudis’s beauty.
“So that’s how it is.”
Her snow-white hand grasped the riding crop attached to the waist of her sleek leather pants. It was a graceful gesture, like holding a fan.
Wait a minute, miss. Why are you grabbing the riding crop? Even if you don’t like me, we should resolve this amicably through conversation…
The blue eyes of Yudis, staring intently at me, began to dance with flames of anger.
“That fox-like b***h must have seduced my brother. This is an insult to the Helleide family.”
“I-insult? I didn’t do anything!”
I screamed in shock.
“Stop, Yudis!”
Karden shouted in an angry voice as he jumped out of bed.
He snatched the riding crop she was about to swing with one hand, then twisted her wrist behind her back to subdue her.
“Brother, come to your senses! Are you going to damage the family’s honor by being bewitched by such a fox?”
Yudis shouted angrily, strongly resisting despite her twisted wrist.
I clutched the bed sheet, confused about what to do.
At that moment, my vision became hazy, and with smoke, my bones and muscles began to twist.
“Ah, don’t tell me?”
