A GIRL FOR THE BEASTS

PROLOGUE 1

''WOLF WHAT DID YOU DO TO HER?!'' Halvir screamed.

A killing aura was evident around him, Gavriel even got stopped by what he saw from Halvir just now. But, a moment later, Gavriel continued his steps back to immediately take Lila from Halvir's arms.

The Wolf Man responded to Halvir's anger very calmly, then a moment later, Halvir and Gavriel were both shocked. Neither Halvir nor Gavriel was momentarily stunned, as the wolfman turned around.

''*Sapphire!'' they both screamed, inside, in shock.

Gavriel, who had put Lila somewhere else, immediately turned into a Beast Human form. Halvir remained standing straight, but the aura around him turned sharp and piercing. Seeing the glint in his opponent's eyeballs, Halvir knew the *Sapphire-ranked Wolf in front of him was far more senior than him, but that wouldn't faze Halvir, just that he needed to be more vigilant and careful.

''You guys are her spouse?!'' cried the Wolf asked, ''It turns out she has a *Sapphire by her side...'' said the Wolfman again. He greeted the arrival of Halvir and Gavriel while smiling casually, but the charisma he had was clearly felt, very authoritative.

''GAVRIEL STOP!'' Halvir screamed sharply. He immediately stopped Gavriel's steps, ''Don't be careless! Anindira is pregnant...'' Halvir added only a second before Gavriel jumped to attack the wolfman.

The passionate young blood of Gavriel, who is still a young teenager and lacks experience, makes him not think long. He only felt that Halvir was the same as *Saphire as a 'backup', and felt he could do anything as long as Halvir was with him. He didn't think that if a battle broke out, with Anindira still in the middle, it would be too dangerous for her.

Halvir and the Wolfman stared at each other intently, neither loosened up at all, the two fierce auras that collided with each other were truly suffocating. Gavriel, who was about to attack, now felt cramped in front of the two *Safirs who were burning with each other's arrogance.

On the other hand, Hans felt something was wrong in the direction where Anindira was. Hans, straining all his senses, then immediately shot towards Anindira's place. How shocked he was, when he saw the situation that was happening, just like Gavriel, Hans also shuddered at the two *Sapphires in front of him. Hans now could only take a stand and see every opportunity that arose.

''WHAT DID YOU DO, WHY DID YOU LEAVE HER?!'' shouted Halvir, rebuking Hans without turning to him.

Hans was shocked and could only remain silent and not answer. His legs were almost weak and helpless to feel Halvir's anger, which was clearly aimed at him.

''Jaguar... Calm down!'' cried the Wolf Man, ''I'm just trying to help your woman,'' said the Wolf Man, explaining. He then relaxed his aura, knowing that the three men were beside the woman who was in his arms now.

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PROLOGUE 2

Harry and Fanny were again taken aback. They were taken aback by Halvir's assertive statement. Harry, who usually would intimidate the other person, this time did not move. Halvir looked calm with an expressionless face. However, it was clear that he was being serious without any hesitation. The aura around him was also very firm, even Harry, who was used to this kind of situation, trembled, feeling the pressure of authority shown by Halvir and Aefar.

''Ha?!... What do you mean?'' asked Fanny, who was surprised by Halvir's words, ''Don't you already know what the consequences will be if your relationship is known by the public?!'' Fanny exclaimed confirming her statement with an angry face and also pitifully, she was instinctively afraid of the two men in front of her, but as a mother, of course, she wanted to protect her daughter.

"We understand that very well, madam. But, we've done that before and have for a dozen years. We are not like you, who can break up a husband and wife relationship just like that. Once we are bound, then we have to live with it for the rest of our lives,'' Halvir replied, trying to keep himself as calm as possible so as not to frighten Fanny with his authority.

"It's in your World, but not in this World!" shouted Harry, jumping on Halvir's words, as soon as he regained his composure.

''Sir, in fact, in our world or even in this world, our *Pair bond still exists and has not disappeared, our bond still exists, even in this world...'' Halvir answered firmly.

For the last two days, neither Halvir nor Aefar has either been studying the system and the ordinances of how they will live in this world. They both try to remain calm, to respect Harry and Fanny as his mate's guardians.

"I won't allow that!" cried Harry in a raised voice.

''Sir, Dira is your child and we respect you, as parents who have given birth and taken care of her all this time. But, the fact is that Dira has become the wife of four of us. Until we die, that won't change,'' Halvir said in response to Harry's refusal calmly but firmly.

''I, as her father will not allow it, you are no longer allowed to have any relationship with her!'' cried Harry, who was also strict in giving his warning.

''Sir, we will take Dira from you by force, if you don't give us support....'' Halvir said seriously. This time, the authority that Halvir had suppressed began to be released slowly.

''Are you threatening me?'' Harry shouted, straightening his body, and getting up from his sitting position, he was surprised by the heavy aura that appeared from Halvir, but his emotions had reached the top of his head and could no longer be restrained, increasing his adrenaline. He was fearless of facing Halvir and Aefar, who were proposing to his daughter.

''We didn't do it to threaten, but if that's what you think, then yes, we threatened... We will do anything to be able to bring Dira with us, no matter what!'' cried Aefar, he finally spoke up.

He responded to Hary's threat by remaining relaxed on the sofa, but like Halvir, he also began to release the heavy, authoritative aura he had been trying to suppress earlier.

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First Chapter: LOST

Sometime, somewhere. A family was seen on an excursion. They were enjoying their FAMILY TIME in a shallow river, in a mountain.

They are a small family who are having fun camping. You can see the father who is busy assembling the tent, and the mother who is focused on cooking over the firewood but her mouth doesn't stop humming. A happy husband and wife are enjoying their free time after several months stuck with files and documents.

Not far from a busy couple, two young men were seen who also did not want to be outdone by their parents. They busied themselves on the banks of the river. They were happy to help their parents. One of the two young men was cleaning fish on the bank of the river and the other was busy looking for giant prawns that were comfortable hiding between the rocks.

Apart from the two of them, there was another teenager who was still very young. He was engrossed in collecting sticks from trees and bamboo groves not far from the tent where his father and mother were busy with their activities.

They carry out their respective tasks happily. They were engrossed in chatting and joking happily without leaving their respective duties. However, their joy was suddenly diverted by the screams of the youngest. A teenage girl who is also very young. Previously, he was playing in the water on the rocks, in a shallow stream that was only ankle high.

"ARGH... BROTHER!" Anindira cried shriekingly, she screamed, calling in a voice that sounded hysterical.

"AKH... BLR... URRPP..." she screamed again in a muffled scream. It happened because she repeatedly swallowed water, and her hands looked as if she was always reaching around trying to find a grip.

"What are you doing Dir?" her mother asked, surprised to see her youngest child's cute behavior while continuing to stir the food in the pot. Not the least bit suspicious of her behavior, her only daughter.

"Don't mind her, mom..." said Raffa, her older brother, who was busy looking for shrimp while laughing. He also felt that his little sister was playing around and was just being nosy to play a prank on them.

"Just an act!" continued his older brother, who was cleaning the fish while shaking his head. Like the others, he also didn't notice there was anything odd about his little sister, who was fighting for her life.

They all ignored the youngest while chuckling, thinking that she was free and wanted to make fun of her family. They didn't think at all that the youngest was struggling with all her might to get to the surface of the water, because her body was sinking and being pulled by something invisible.

The water in the river where Anindira was playing before was very shallow. Even though Anindira's body is only 145 cm high, the water level will not go past her knees. Even though Anindira can't swim, if she just slips in shallow water like this, it's impossible for her to drown, her family thought.

Anindira is a very tomboyish daughter in the eyes of her family. For a girl of the same age as her, Anindira is quite strong. She is an independent, tomboyish girl who doesn't like whining over trivial things.

Among them was only Gavin, Anindira's twin brother. Only he, who realized that Anindira was in trouble, maybe because they were twins, his and Anindira's connection was so strong. He immediately ran towards Anindira with a panicked face and was very worried.

"DIRA!" Gavin shouted, calling his twin sister.

They were all surprised to respond to Gavin's panic, which was like being chased by a devil. They were transfixed because of that, but, in the end, they soon realized. Then, at once, they all rose to their feet in unison to look at Gavin. They also immediately moved towards Anindira as soon as they caught up with Gavin.

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The hot sun is starting to dim, and the sun is starting to go down and will soon be replaced by the beautiful full moon that will soon rise tonight.

The police, SAR team, as well as local residents, have been deployed, but what can they do? Let alone other people. They (Anindira's family) who were there, witnessed it before their eyes and could not believe it. Right before their eyes, the family's only daughter vanished without a trace, without warning. Leaving a thousand questions unanswered, who knows how long?

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Chapter 002 Strange Place

In another world, in a part of the universe. Anindira stood flabbergasted. She looked around in amazement.

''Wow... Amazing...''

Anindira who, a few moments ago, had felt horror. Suddenly, she disappeared into oblivion with the surrounding natural scenery that she began to absorb in a calm state.

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DEG!!!

Suddenly, Anindira's feet stopped walking.

''What should I do now?!'' asked Anindira in her heart.

Her feet, which had been walking steadily, suddenly slowed down, moving with doubt. The fine hairs on her body stood up. Her heart began to feel a horror that she didn't know what it was. Her legs felt increasingly heavy to be able to continue moving forward.

Anindira didn't know why her body was moving before her brain processed a warning in her subconscious that there was something bad in front of her.

Anindira's body trembled with her eyeballs continuing to monitor the surrounding situation. Her jaw tightened, there was a debate between instinct and logic that was being processed by her brain cells.

''I don't know what's up ahead. But, I also don't know what will happen to me if I turn around...'' Anindira muttered while walking back and forth. Her brain was busy debating between the feeling of fear in her heart and the fact that there was water up ahead, ''If there is a river there, then there is most likely a settlement. Or, even if there isn't, at least I can secure a water supply while continuing along it looking for another way... they (Anindira's family) must be looking for me now. At least until help arrives, I have to be able to survive!''

Logic and instinct were fighting in her little brain, testing her ability to survive now.

''This is cool...''

Anindira's eyes widened, she began to be fascinated by the magnificent appearance of the rows of large trees that towered so high that the end was invisible.

''Awesome...'' Once again, praise came from her mouth.

Anindira's head tilted up, curious about what the vast sky above her head would look like if it were not covered by the natural umbrella of the lush trees standing proudly.

The sunlight entered, penetrating between the shady leaves that shaded the vastness of the silent forest. The shady trees did not block the bright sunlight from illuminating the forest and the scorching heat. However, the air felt cool and clean. A sustainable forest with a distinctive wilderness aroma. The smell of leaves, and the smell of soil, felt very comfortable and refreshing without any strange, disgusting smells.

Anindira's eyes sparkled, her mouth gaping, it was difficult to close it again. She was amazed by the surrounding scenery.

''Huh, what's that?!''

Sporadically, Anindira screamed in surprise at the sounds that made her alert. But as soon as she found out the possible owner of the voice, she calmed down again.

Her ears were very comfortable hearing the sounds of various summer insects calling out to each other.

The rustling sound of plants whose leaves rub against each other, and also the chirping of various species of birds, are heard noisily.

The beautiful yet gloomy view of the dense wilderness that stretches vast and endless. It looks amazing with its authority, the towering trees accompany it with their gallantness, challenging anyone who looks at it.

The giant trees stand upright, towering high, leaving a mighty impression.

The bushes of grass around it are also very dense and tall. As if cows were hiding, they might not be seen.

Amid her solitude, various amazing views occasionally make Anindira's mind wander.

What's behind the grass that sways comfortably with the wind?

''Going in and out of the forest is not the first time for me... but a forest like this, of course, is the first. Which forest area am I entering?'' Anindira muttered with several questions in her solitude, ''The problem is, earlier I was also in the forest... in the river... well, how did I get here?!''

''My grandparents would jump for joy if they knew there was a forest like this. But, how do they know the location if I don't even have a smartphone... I am a fool, why didn't I put my cell phone in my pocket earlier...'' Anindira complained, feeling annoyed because she couldn't capture the scenery in front of her now.

Anindira was born and raised in a big city. However, forests, gardens, and rice fields are nothing new to her.

Hiking and camping are things that Anindira and her family, who come from the countryside, like. These activities are common things for her family to do when taking a break from the busy city atmosphere.

Accustomed to village life where Anindira's grandparents lived, of course, things that were considered disgusting by most women who lived in urban areas never bothered her in the slightest. Farming in the rice fields, hunting in the forest, and gardening in the yard are common things to do when Anindira and her family return to their hometown. Activities that are currently awaited to change the atmosphere from the hustle and bustle of city life.

''Dira, enough melancholy!'' Anindira shouted, reminding herself, ''I'm alone now... really, I'm really alone!''

Anindira returned to the reality that she had to face. After being down several times, she then calmed down again. This time, she realized that she was not dreaming.

''Wake up Anindira!'' Anindira shouted again, ''You have to monitor the situation immediately. These are just the trees... it could be a big problem if a predator appears.''

Immediately, Anindira stepped as fast as she could. It was clear that Anindira was panicking and anxious, but she also tried to stay calm. She tried to find a way out. At that moment, she couldn't think of anything else. There was only the thought that she had to get out of that place as soon as possible and seek help.

''Do I have a problem with my eyes?!'' asked a man in his heart, ''She, a woman?! What is she doing here?!''

Unbeknownst to Anindira, since earlier there had been a pair of sapphire blue eyes that had always been staring at her from a distance. The pair of sapphire eyes continued to watch every movement Anindira made.

''What's this?!'' screamed Anindira in a confused tone, ''There's nothing... I feel like I've walked quite far, but I haven't found anything...''

Anindira kept walking, there was no path, nor were there any scratches on the trees that were usually left by climbers, hunters, or even villagers who usually went in and out of the forest.

''Really, I'm entering a forest that has never been entered before?!''

Anindira's mind began to spread terror in her heart.

''No. No. N-no way!'' Anindira screamed again in confusion, even though she tried her best to push away negative thoughts.

''How is this?!'' she screamed again in a panicked tone, ''Its true there's no... there's no sign of human presence in this forest.''

Anindira tried to calm the logic in her head, which kept thinking negatively because she was in a very unusual forest. She kept trying to suggest to herself to be calm and that nothing bad would happen to her if she could stay calm.

''Calm down... calm down Dira... try, let's just explore the gentle path. No matter what, we have to get water first...''

She walked for quite a long time, trying to feel for traces or clues. At least that was what she had learned so far.

Time continued to pass, and without realizing it, she was actually getting further and even further into the border of the *Forbidden Forest. The deepest part of the forest is very dangerous.

{The place where Anindira arrived was not far from the border of the Forest and the Forbidden Forest, which usually only those of the lowest Emerald rank dare to enter}

Chapter 003 First Meeting

''Is it just my feeling?'' Anindira muttered wonderingly while thinking about whether to continue forward or turn back, ''Why does it feel increasingly quiet?!''

Between conscious and unconscious, Anindira felt the strange atmosphere around her at this time. Although walking slowly because she still felt doubtful, Anindira slowly continued to step forward.

''Should I turn around... I feel something strange up ahead...'' Anindira complained, feeling the horror inside her getting thicker.

Anindira paused for a moment to gather her courage. Taking a deep breath before finally making up her mind.

''Never mind! I don't know anymore... Whatever I do now, there is absolutely no hint of what the consequences will be. Moving forward or turning back. It's unclear... right now there is only a positive thought that there is hope for a river up ahead. That's better than no hope at all... just staying here is the same as being trapped. Even if something happens, at least I tried.''

In the end, Anindira fought her fear. Although Anindira only had a little courage. But it was enough to make her feet regain their footing.

The hot summer did not prevent the cold temperatures carried by the wind from blowing towards Anindira. Anindira's body trembled as the wind continued to blow through Anindira's thin clothes.

''Uwah!'' Anindira screamed while rubbing her hands because she felt cold, ''It feels increasingly gloomy up ahead. I'm becoming more and more doubtful of my decision to keep going...''

''Come on, don't keep being distracted by unclear things. I'll only keep scaring myself if I continue like this...''

Anindira continued to mutter hopefully but also, at the same time, continued to struggle with anxiety in her heart.

''I really want to cry now, but I'm too scared to even shed tears. What can I do? I'm lost alone in the middle of nowhere forest. Right now, I really miss Gavin. Dad, Mom, can I meet you again?''

The feeling of horror that made the hair on the back of her neck stand up, continued to envelop Anindira's mind. Right now in her brain there was a heated debate, her fear nerves firmly saying ...

''Don't go there!''

''It's scary...''

''It's gloomy and dark, don't you know what's waiting for you there?!''

But, one of her adventurous traits strongly opposed it.

Anindira was confused, thinking between the instincts in her heart and the logic in her brain. Both argued in her head, but her adventurous spirit finally won the hard debate in her mind.

''You know what, if you don't even try?!'' Anindira screamed to herself in her heart, ''Don't be a coward, experience is the best teacher to teach you!''

Anindira was still trying to encourage her heart not to give up hope.

''How long has it been?'' Anindira asked, ''It seems the day is getting dark. The silence of the forest will be even more terrifying when night falls. The darkness will make me an easy target for nocturnal predators. I must find a place to spend the night soon!''

Some time later, one of Anindira's questions was finally answered.

The faint sound of flowing water began to be heard by Anindira.

''Water!'' Anindira shouted, almost jumping with joy, ''There's no mistake, that's the sound of flowing water...'' Anindira added while speeding up her steps.

The thick fog made it impossible for Anindira to see clearly that the roar of the water that Anindira heard came from a very large river. The good thing is, Anindira's eyes could not reach the terrible and dangerous thing lurking across the river.

''Oh my, it's so cold...'' Anindira complained when she realized that the temperature in that place was incredibly cold. Unlike in the previous place, the cold temperature here felt very painful, as if piercing the marrow of her bones. Anindira's teeth chattered, indicating that she was shivering with cold.

''Huft... hufth... hufth...'' Anindira began to have difficulty breathing, her hands rubbing her chest which felt tight because it turned out that her body had difficulty adapting to the environmental conditions she had just entered, ''What is this, my chest is tight... is this a plateau?! Is the oxygen here too thin... if it's like this it's impossible for me to keep going...''

"STOP!''

A man's deep voice surprised Anindira. His voice sounded flat, but it felt like a sharp scream to Anindira.

"You could die if you keep going,'' said the man, adding his warning, ''You better go back to where you came from before!"

''A person's voice!'' shouted Anindira, who was surprised and happy when she heard the voice more clearly. Then there was indeed someone talking to her, ''I'm not hallucinating because of lack of oxygen, right?!''

''Hey, did you hear me?!'' asked the man again because Anindira did not immediately respond to him and instead mumbled something strange, according to him.

''That's really a person's voice!'' Anindira screamed in her heart while looking back, preparing to run to approach him, "Sir, help me..." Anindira called to the figure of the man behind her, but suddenly she was shocked, ''AH! HAH?!?!"

The feet that were ready to run froze instantly, as if frozen by the cold temperature. Anindira's mouth gaped with wide eyes. Anindira's short body made her eyes only slightly higher than the man's stomach, with a fierce appearance from his large body.

''I can't see it!'' Anindira screamed in her heart after lifting her head to see the man's face in front of her, ''Just the silhouette of his chin. I can't see his face...''

A handsome young man almost two meters tall stood tall in front of Anindira. His long black hair made his appearance even more obscure with the thick fog that blocked his vision. But his aura still felt thick and heavy, making Anindira intimidated.

''What the heck is this... will he be my savior or vice versa?!'' Anindira screamed in her heart, ''Just look, the cold is like this, but he's not even wearing clothes! He's only wearing bottoms made of... cloth or animal skin?! It doesn't look like it's sewn?! Just wrapped, tied... is this clothing or what? Is he a native? The accessories he wears clearly show that they are made of natural materials...''

''You're just going to stand there?!'' asked the young man in front of Anindira.

Anindira was shocked again, she was confused by what she had just heard.

''I don't know what you're thinking, but we had better get out of here soon, or you'll freeze to death before those in front of you get you...''

Anindira was still as confused as before. She didn't know how to respond to the young man in front of her.

''Huft,'' the young man snorted, sighing seeing how scared Anindira was of him, ''I know I'm quite scary but at least I won't hurt you,'' the young man added while extending his hand to guide Anindira, ''I want to help you, get you out of here.''

Anindira was still frozen with a confused face full of questions, staring at the young man whose face she couldn't see.