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!

refute her, but my words were swallowed

with a close-up view of Joanna's face. Her eyelashes were thick, long, and beautiful, and the warmth of her lips reminded me that I was not dreaming. Joanna's kiss was gentle and brief. Before I could react, she straightened her spine

my ears were burning with shyness and my cheeks blazed with

in a warm embrace. Joanna said in a clear pleasant voice, "I know you're sad now, but I will always stand by your side. Harry, you

comforting words

with tears. Joanna patiently sat by me and wiped my tears with a

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

wake up. We can't let this matter end like this."

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,

stopped crying and began to

what?" I asked Joanna pitifully, not understanding what she meant

sighed and looked like she had

makes me feel worse. I'm so useless..." I pursed my lips

prison door was suddenly thrown open and two

Joanna, come