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

disbelief. 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 spine

tips of my ears were burning with shyness and

engulfed in a warm embrace. Joanna said in a clear pleasant voice, "I know you're sad now, but I will always

words

had a runny nose and my face was drenched with tears. Joanna patiently sat by me and wiped my tears with a handkerchief. She was so

were swollen and my

there was nothing I could do. She must have been in so much pain when she was set on fire, and she

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.

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 do anything to cheer

and began to hiccup like a sad

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

sighed and looked like she

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

moment, the prison door was suddenly thrown open and

Joanna, come with