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!

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

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.

were burning with shyness

I was engulfed 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.

comforting words

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

were swollen and my voice was so hoarse

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 when she returns? No... I feel so horrible. Sylvia was such a nice

tears with 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 an agonizing cry. "Rufus will

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

stopped crying and began to hiccup

I asked Joanna pitifully, not understanding what she

looked like she had

so useless..." I pursed

door was suddenly

and Joanna,