I Became an Ant Lord, So I Built a Hive Full of Beauties

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Kai just replied. "I am always here for you."

Mia closed her eyes, savoring the warmth. "Something I wish to leave this ant kingdom. But it’s...! I’m so tired of war... of politics."

ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ NovᴇlFire(.)nᴇt

Kai smiled softly. "Then rest."

[Ding! Impression point increased: +5

Current points: 25]

Kai’s heart still thundered in his chest as he held Mia close, the flickering lantern casting gentle shadows across her jade‑like skin. He felt her arms tighten around him, her warmth a balm to his weary soul.

But then...

Something hard pressed against her side, when Mia tightened her grip, and Kai froze, his antennae twitching in alarm. He looked down to see the stark truth: his ant rod, engorged and insistent, was pressing uncomfortably against Mia’s smooth skin.