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!

angrily, wanting to say something to refute her, but

I was met 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

were burning with shyness and

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

comforting words left

tears. Joanna patiently sat by me and

Soon, my eyes were swollen and my voice was so hoarse that I

set on fire, and she was still

to wake up. We can't let this matter end like this." Rufus' name plunged me further into despair. I opened

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

crying and began to hiccup like

asked Joanna pitifully,

like she

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

moment, the prison door was suddenly thrown open and two soldiers

Joanna,