Rufus' POV:
My father was Ethan Duncan. He was the lycan king who ruled the werewolves.
His hall was located on the other side of the imperial palace. When I stepped into the hall, I saw him sitting upright on his throne, concentrating on the book in his hands.
"Father..." I bowed in front of him.
"You're back." My father put down the book, picked up a handkerchief, covered his mouth, and coughed. "Sit down. You must be tired after the long journey."
"I only did what I have to do." I stood still and looked at my father indifferently.
The hair on his temples had already turned grey. His body still looked strong but slightly hunched. The lycan king, who used to be so powerful, eventually became old like any other werewolf.
asked you to come over today not because of business. We haven't chatted as father and son
my father poured a cup of tea and drank
as usual," I said lightly. His concern didn't affect me at
you brought back a she-wolf. Many werewolves saw her when you were at the palace gate. You seemed to be a bit high-profile." My father turned to look at me, then paced to my side. "Rufus,
mate," I answered bluntly. Sure enough, he asked me to come over in
He threw the teacup in his
at him disapprovingly. "Father, just calm down. Your health is more important. The
on his throne. "Rumor has it that you've brought back a traitor's daughter from a small pack. I'm not against you bringing a she-wolf
has travelled so fast. I'm afraid someone has deliberately
had already
doesn't change the truth that she is a traitor's daughter. Actually, I called the
I did?" I asked
should know what to do," my father
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