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!

but

met with a close-up view of Joanna's face. Her eyelashes were thick, long, and beautiful, and the warmth of her lips reminded

my ears were burning with shyness and my cheeks blazed

"I know you're sad now, but I will always stand by your side.

words left

sobbed profusely. I had a runny nose and my face was drenched with tears. Joanna patiently sat by me and wiped my tears

were swollen and my voice was

in front of my eyes, but there was nothing I could do. She must have been in so much pain when she was set on fire, and she was still carrying her baby. How will I explain this to Flora

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

you're sobbing like this. If you keep this up, I will take back my words." Joanna felt helpless, but she couldn't

crying and began to hiccup like

I asked Joanna pitifully, not

and looked like

sigh. It makes me feel worse. I'm so useless..." I pursed

moment, the prison door was suddenly thrown open

and Joanna, come with