Beastmen: She Tames the Land

Chapter 224: Dilemma

"Sister..." the young panther female came closer to Nyx.

She stepped back, out of reach, instinctively. For the person who betrayed her, she didn’t want this person to touch her. Howeverm to keep the guise, she kept her face somewhat neutral and confused.

"I’m not sure why you think I’m your sister. Maybe I am. But I have no recollection of you. I would appreciate it if you don’t try to touch me."

"Nyx," a panther male walked over at this moment.

Hearing her name coming from another person, she looked over. This time, she truly had no idea who this person was. But she felt her heart beating wildly. She touched her chest and stepped back as he tried to hug her.

She stuttered, "I’m sorry. I don’t..."

Before she could finish her sentence, she grabbed her head; she felt as though someone was smashing her head against a rock. The constant thump and crash in her mind had her gritting her teeth.

Vera held her as she watched her stagger. She swiftly pulled Nyx onto her back and took off running. She didn’t care who was following. She only knew there was something wrong, and she needed to get to the priestess.

Everyone in the tribe knew that Nyx had lost her memories. Everyone also knew she was from the panther tribe. It was hard to hide such a thing as a half-shifter. Seeing her stumbling after meeting these people, she didn’t care about their feelings; she only knew Nyx needed help.

The male shifter saw Vera start running and took off behind her. He had been searching for Nyx since she went missing. If not for the festival, he would still be out looking for her.

He chased the female, expecting to be able to catch up to her, but he found she was fast. Faster than he had anticipated. He saw her running towards the living area for the various tribes.

His ear perked up. She came with a tribe. He was both relieved and worried. Relieved because from the reaction of the woman carrying her, she was cared for. Worried because he wasn’t sure what her quality of life was like now.

Still, he followed.

Behind them, the rest of the panther males and females were frozen, watching their figures disappear.

The one who broke the silence was Vina.

"Are you really Nyx’s sister?"

The female, claiming to be Nyx’s sister, turned to Vina. She opened her mouth and closed it as if unsure of what to say. She turned in the direction Nyx was carried in, then back to Vina.

"I am," she replied softly. "What’s wrong with her?" She asked before turning to look again.

Vina nodded understandingly, then spoke casually. "She can’t remember anything. She’s been like this since I’ve known her."

She didn’t specifically state anything about Nyx being in slavery. It would reflect on her as well, since she was also in the same position. It is not something she wanted publicised about herself.

Hearing she had lost her memory, the males and females around them started chattering.

"Mina," a female said. "Why don’t we go see if your sister is okay. I know you and Jin have been looking for her since she disappeared. Since we’ve found her, let’s make sure she’s okay. And we need to tell your Ba and Ma. They should be happy that you’ve found her."

The others agreed to varying degrees. Some weren’t fond of Nyx. Others had been concerned about her. They spent their time with Mina because she was Nyx’s sister. It was a way of still being close to her and getting updates when Jin and Mina went out to look.

"Let’s go get my parents first." She turned to Vina, "You come with us. You can show us the way to your tribe."

Seeing that she could go with the panther tribe people. Vina nodded briefly. She didn’t show joy at having come close to powerful people. She pretended she was doing this to reunite a family.

As for Mina, her face showed the appropriate mix of relief, concern, and happiness. No one would think she was seething inside. So the group of them went to find Nyx’s parents, preparing to tell them about their daughter’s return.

At this time, Vera and Nyx have returned to the living area with Jin following closely behind.

"Priestess! Nyx fainted! Priestess!" Vera rushed into the common area, laying Nyx on a long table.

Nyx lay on the table, brows furrowed, eyes darting around under closed lids. Her hands were clenched. Her breathing was shallow.

Visha, Xeno, and Uri emerged from the room, heading straight towards Nyx. The other members of the tribe, seeing her like this, stopped what they were doing and began whispering among each other.

They tried to talk to Vera, but she was in such a panic that she didn’t realize.

Unlike the others, Visha didn’t rush to her side. She walked to her side, watching what was happening to her body. She realized Nyx wasn’t in any danger. Her mind was at war. She was most likely remembering her life in the panther tribe.

"Don’t worry," Visha said, voice drifting into the ears of those in the room. Her voice wrapped them in warmth. "She will be fine."

Just then, Jin came bursting into the room. Heads snapped towards him. He walked towards Nyx, ignoring the eyes on him. He walked to the opposite side of Nyx, kneeling to hold her hand.

The trio looked between the two. It was obvious this man knew who Nyx was.

"Go to the room, get the pouch on the table," Visha indicated to Xeno. She turned to a pack member. "Get me a teacup with warm water." Someone moved to get one.

No more than a minute passed before both individuals were back. Visha took a tea bag from the pouch and let it steep in the warm water. This was her usual calming tea.

"You," she called out to Jin. "Have her drink this."

Jin’s eyes hadn’t left Nyx. He didn’t seem to hear Visha.

She pointed a finger and lashed him gently so he would look up.

When he did, she said, "Have her drink this."

His eyes were defiant, but Visha’s eyes were steel.

"If you won’t let her drink it, then leave. I have no use for you here."

Jin gritted his teeth and gave Nyx the tea.