"Is something wrong?" An Jin followed Xi's gaze to the inside of her own arm.
A faint, indistinct red mark was coiled there. It was very light and blurry, but on closer inspection, it looked like a small snake.
She had actually noticed it long ago but hadn't paid it much mind.
She'd originally thought it was just some kind of birthmark on the original owner's body, but from the sound of Xi's words, it seemed it wasn't that simple.
Xi was so sad he seemed to wilt. He lowered his head and said dejectedly, "It's a mark a male Beastman leaves on a female. It means they've already..."
His voice faltered. Seeing An Jin's pupils gradually constrict, he couldn't bear to continue but forced himself to say, "It means they've... mated and bonded. That male Beastman will become the female's mate..."
"Ah Jin..." Seeing the female's small face turn pale, Xi quickly leaned forward to support her. He suddenly regretted telling her the truth, wishing he could just slap himself.
