Became a Demon with Pregnancy System-Chapter 149: Three Women and a man

He tried to downplay it, focusing instead on her experiences—coordinating the city’s evac plan, managing citizen safety, etc.

The more they talked, the more Luke felt a warm camaraderie from her, layered with strong attraction.

"Anyway," Tanya said after they finished a sumptuous main course, "I owe you more than one dinner date. You not only saved Arcadia but also me from a meltdown." She reached across the table, sliding her hand over his. He stiffened, feeling heat climb his neck.

He coughed, glancing at the clock on the wall—eight-thirty. "If you want to keep me out late, you might succeed," he teased, summoning a last shred of energy. "But I still have a bit of stamina left."

She laughed softly. "Good, because I have dessert plans." The evening continued with sweet confections and gentle talk.

By nine-thirty, Luke could hardly hide his fatigue—he’d had three back-to-back dates in a single day, bridging from morning to night.

Nevertheless, as the dinner wound down, he offered to escort Tanya outside. She walked close, their arms occasionally brushing. Under the warm glow of street lamps near the riverside, she paused and turned to him.

"Thank you," she said simply, eyes shining. "For everything."

Luke mustered a relaxed smile, ignoring the whirl of exhaustion in his mind. "You’re welcome," he said. "I’m glad we could finally have this dinner."

They parted with a light embrace. She vanished into the evening’s hush, leaving him alone on the quiet street—three women satisfied, three appointments fulfilled.

The day had been a comedic series of near misses and overlapping schedules, yet somehow he’d navigated the "three-woman turmoil" unscathed.

Luke trudged back to his apartment, the city lights flickering around him.

He recalled each meeting, from Hazel Ross’s morning sweetness, to Lenora Quinn’s refined afternoon tea, to Tanya Reed’s intimate dinner.

He heaved a weary but triumphant sigh. Mission accomplished.

Sure enough, Tanya Reed’s voice on the phone was sweetly sultry, brimming with excitement. Even from a distance, Luke sensed warmth radiating through the receiver. It seemed his efforts—singlehandedly resolving the Totem Serpent controversy—had stirred an intense longing in her. She sounded as if she wanted to forge another "totem" with him, so to speak.

"Teacher Tanya Reed," Luke began, "I’m tied up during the day. How about I swing by in the evening?"

He glanced at his schedule. He already had multiple plans lined up for the day; the best he could do for Tanya was a night rendezvous. Her low hum of playful acceptance came over the line.

"Sure," she responded with a slight pout in her tone, "I guess that’ll have to do. Though, you know, I’d prefer we get to stroll around Arcadia like normal folks, watch a movie or something... But for now, come by tonight."

Luke exhaled in relief. "Yes, absolutely," he promised. He could imagine Tanya’s desire to do everyday couple activities—like any normal young woman.

But their respective duties, her status as a teacher, and the city’s recent chaos had forced them to adapt. Evening would suffice.

Hanging up, Luke strode toward the door of his dorm room. Yet at the threshold, he paused, brows knitting.

He eyed his phone in his pocket warily, then decisively powered it down. No more calls for a bit. He needed to see Hazel Ross soon, then handle everything else.

Inside a high-rise dorm at Celestial Academy, three young women gathered: Tina Baine, Marissa Jones, and Zoe Miller.

Each was engrossed in her own thoughts, but a conversation about going to Arcadia the following day soon dominated the room.

Tina Baine, phone in hand, frowned. "How odd—Luke’s phone is off. I wanted to tell him we’d arrive in Arcadia tomorrow. I wanted to see him right as we got off the train!" She puffed her cheeks in frustration.

Marissa Jones, who gently cradled a slightly rounded belly, replied evenly, "He might be busy. He’s a tutor, after all; turning off the phone during classes is common." The pregnancy was a testament to her relationship with Luke—though its details were private, she carried a gentle, maternal air.

"But we’re going to Arcadia tomorrow," Tina complained, tapping at her phone again. "I want Luke to be there the moment we get off the train."

Marissa gave her a calming smile. "He’ll come eventually, Tutu. No need to fuss."

Off to the side, Zoe Miller (once known as "Zhou Min") smirked, chiming in softly, "At least let him know you’re coming, Tutu. But if the phone’s off, well...there’s not much we can do."

At that, Tina Baine puffed out her cheeks anew. "Fine, but when we see him, I’m going to run to him first, you watch."

Marissa Jones and Zoe Miller exchanged wry looks. They too missed Luke, but they wouldn’t broadcast it so unabashedly. Zoe teased, "We’ll see who gets to him first, Tutu. Everyone’s free to try."

Tina’s mouth turned downward. "You two bullies. In skill or stamina, I can’t compare. But I have a secret plan!" She cast a quick glance at her reflection in the mirror, evidently plotting a flamboyant arrival.

"Then so be it," Marissa said serenely. She too wished she could see Luke right away. The thought of stepping off the train to find him waiting was comforting.

But if not, they’d manage. "We’ll rely on our own means," she concluded with a calm nod, exchanging a half-smile with Zoe.

Back in Arcadia, Luke arrived at the front gates of Arcadia Academy. He paused, scanning the entrance.

A pleasant hush lingered over the campus in the early morning sunshine. Over to one side, the same security guard who once disdained him now stood at attention.

"Hey there, my big brother in security," Luke called with a teasing grin. "Fancy meeting again."

The guard recognized him instantly. "Oh! Mentor Luke!" He beamed, posture snapping upright. "Good day, sir! Always an honor—still so young yet so accomplished."

Luke fought a laugh. The guard had once mocked him, but after Luke’s swift rise, the guard realized it was wise not to offend a tutor of extraordinary skill. "You flatter me," Luke joked. "Go on, say more—I like compliments."