The Lycan King's Fate Calling

Harry's POV:

Joanna and I sat side by side in the cell, our hands bound by shackles.

I turned my face to look at Joanna, who was lost in thought, and apologized.

Her head shot up in surprise. "Why are you apologizing?"

My lips curved up into a bitter smile. "I got you into trouble."

When Joanna heard my reply, she looked stunned for a moment before smiling. "Aren't we mates? Mates share weal and woe, remember?"

Feeling a little dispirited, I whispered, "Haven't you always refused to admit that you're my mate and wanted to reject me?"

Joanna's lips parted slightly and she wore a surprised expression. "You knew about it? I thought you had no idea since you looked like a happy idiot every single day."

My temper flared a little when I heard her. I had never thought that this was the impression she had of me!

turned angrily, wanting to say something to refute her, but my words were swallowed by a pair

of her lips reminded me that I was not dreaming. Joanna's

ears were burning with shyness and my cheeks

voice, "I know you're sad now, but I will always

comforting words left me

tears. Joanna patiently sat by me and wiped my tears with a handkerchief. She was so

the more miserable I felt. Soon, my eyes were swollen and my

when she was set on fire, and she was still carrying her baby. How will I explain this to Flora when she returns? No... I feel so horrible. Sylvia was such a

wiped my tears with the handkerchief and patted my head. "There, there. Don't cry. Let's see what happens next. We have to wait for Rufus to wake up. We can't let this matter end like this." Rufus' name plunged me further into despair. I opened my mouth wide and let out an agonizing cry. "Rufus will be overwhelmed with pain. She was the person he loves the most in

unborn child. Now, they are both gone!" "Don't cry. You look very ugly when you're sobbing like this. If you keep this up, I will take back my words." Joanna felt helpless, but she couldn't

began to

back what?" I asked Joanna pitifully, not understanding what

looked like

It makes me feel worse. I'm so useless..." I pursed my lips and couldn't stop myself

prison door was suddenly thrown

and Joanna, come with