The Lycan King's Fate Calling

Rufus' POV:

My father's expression darkened and he cast a sidelong glance at Maya. Finally, he turned and snorted at Richard. "Take care of your own mate. Quit making a fool of yourself."

I heaved a sigh of relief. Fortunately, my father didn't blame Maya.

Richard's face instantly fell. He retorted, "Those are all rumors. They're not true at all!"

My father didn't want to listen to his excuses. He wavedhis hand dismissively." You canleave now."

He was always a man who had the final say. Richard had no choice but to leave with his attendants.

"If there's nothing else, I'll go to Mother's place first." I turned to leave after saying goodbye to my father.

But he stopped me. He leaned towards me and whispered in my ear in a voice so low that only the two of us could hear. "Don't forget our agreement. If Sylvia's identity as a traitor's daughter can't be redeemed, no matter how many achievements she attains, she will always be a slave."

I simply nodded to him then

arrived at the gate of the queen's residence, I heard peals of laughter from

guard at the gate saw me approach and showed a look of surprise. He immediately rushed inside to announce

back and invite me in. Instead, I entered the palace and went straight to

found Alina and my mother chattering about. My mother

When she saw me, my mother stood up in surprise and walked over to receive me. "You rarely visit me. Aren't you

came to see how you're doing." We walked to the sofa and sat down. An attendant handed

to Alina, I feel much better these days." She winked at Alina and

me obediently

no see, Prince Rufus,"

ignored her and continued to sip from my

then glanced at my mother for

tried to smooth things over for Alina. She

her head shyly. "I'm worried

have dinner with him sometime. He's always so busy that he often forgets to eat.