The Lycan King's Fate Calling

Rufus' POV:

My father and I retired to his study. Neither of us exchanged a word for a while. He was standing with his back to me. But his angry face was reflected on a row of crystal glass decor pieces on the shelf. Five minutes of silence later, I couldn't help but break the ice first. "Father."

My father snorted but refused to turn around.

"Then, if there's nothing you need to tell me, I'll get going first," I said nonchalantly. The truth was, I knew exactly why my father was angry, but he had no choice but to accept it.

All of a sudden, my father whirled around and slammed his fist on the desk. "You insolent child! How dare you! It's clear that you don't even take me seriously!"

I looked up at him calmly and said in a flat tone, "Father, did you forget that we have already reached an agreement?"

"Even then, you should have informed me in advance!" My father pointed a trembling finger at me. Eyes wide with rage, he demanded, "Do you have any idea what you've done? You acted without my consent then reported to me afterwards."

"Please, don't be angry." I frowned slightly. "We agreed from the very beginning that I'd announce my mate bond as soon as we proved Sylvia's mother's innocence. I kept my end of the bargain and didn't make it public until now. I think I should be the one who's aggrieved right now."

burst into crazed laughter. "You? Aggrieved? There were so many people present

few people present?" My eyes twinkled mischievously and I smiled at my father calmly. In my eyes,

flared but he

needs more experience." He

in agreement. "When she serves in the army, I will make sure she

compromise. "Anyway, there's something I need you to do. Just leave Sylvia's training to Leonard." I looked

about this. Leonard used to be the strongest warrior in the empire. He would definitely make a good teacher, and Sylvia could benefit a lot from his guidance. "Thank

father snorted coldly. After a while, he opened his mouth to say something more, but

"Was there anything else you wanted to

father averted his gaze, as though he was embarrassed. In

"I'll never forgive him."

Richard..." His tone turned a little anxious. "After everything that happened, I now realize that Richard can never hold such a

at him calmly, waiting for him

brought Lucy to the palace. I will personally take care