The Lycan King's Fate Calling

Lucy's POV:

As Sylvia ran off with Rufus, Ethan dispatched a large number of men to chase after them.

In the meantime, I was sent to the hospital for my wounds to be treated. The doctors there conducted a thorough physical examination.

As soon as I walked out of the examination room, I found Ethan and Richard waiting for me by the door.

"How do you feel?" Ethan asked, his forehead creased with concern.

Stunned, I glanced at Richard subconsciously. He winked at me meaningfully. I knew that he wanted me to continue with the pitiful act.

"What's the matter? You must tell the doctors if you feel anything off," Ethan added quickly when I didn't respond fast enough.

"No, no. I'm fine, and so is the baby," I lowered my head and answered respectfully, twiddling my thumbs nervously.

wanted the baby to be born without a hitch, then he needed to be born as a prince. I needed to completely conceal the fact that the baby's father was Kyle, not

with relief. "That's good. I'll have the best doctors treat the wounds on your face. Don't lose hope, my dear girl. Just take good care of yourself and the baby for

would be permanently disfigured one day. I was thankful to be alive, but... Glancing at Richard once more, that damned hypocrite, I knew that there was

an overly affectionate tone, he said, "Even if your face scars, I'll still love you. After all, I love you for who you are, not your appearance." Because Ethan was here, I had

for the rest of your lives. Richard,

I'm willing to protect her with my life!"

my willpower not to gag on the

let her rest," Ethan said wearily. He looked exhausted. Waving his hand dismissively, he

away, I wanted so desperately to swat Richard's hand away, but he seemed addicted to this ruse. He kept his arm wrapped around my waist, planting kisses on my forehead from time to time, all the way until

a smile until we were inside my room. As soon as I closed the door behind us, I shook off Richard's

my collar violently and hissed, "Where do you think

away and kicked his shin. "Stay away from me, you

my dear? You

as saucers. "How dare you? If it weren't for