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.

hitch, then he needed to be born as

"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

felt extremely bad. Never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined that my face 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

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 no choice

your lives. Richard, take good care of Lucy. Don't let me catch you treating her

course I'll take care of her, Father. I'm willing to protect her with my life!" As he

sent a shiver down my spine and it took all of my willpower not to gag on the spot.

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

hand away, but he seemed addicted to this ruse. He kept his arm wrapped around my waist, planting kisses on my forehead from time

smile until we were inside

my collar violently

his hand away and kicked his shin.

and hugged me forcibly. "Why so cold, my dear? You

weren't