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!

say something to refute her, but my words were swallowed by

beautiful, and the warmth of her lips reminded me that I was not dreaming. Joanna's kiss

with shyness and my

in a clear pleasant voice, "I know you're sad now, but I

comforting words

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

felt. Soon, my eyes were swollen and my voice was so

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

We have to wait for Rufus 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, I will take back my words." Joanna felt

crying and began to hiccup like a sad

Joanna pitifully, not

and looked like she had a

makes me feel worse. I'm so useless..." I

prison door was

Joanna, come with