The Lycan King's Fate Calling

Crystal's POV:

Deceiving the children meant I had already succeeded in carrying out half of the plan. I sauntered over to the balcony, basking in my victory. I poured myself half a glass of wine, one that I had made myself last year, and sat myself down on the rocking chair to enjoy the moon.

The kids were leaving to go camping tomorrow. I know that they would be very sad the moment they found out that I had gone, especially Arron.

The longer I thought about that, the more I felt guilty. So, I made my way to the kitchen and made their favorite cookies.

Once I finished baking the cookies, I placed them in a sealed bag so the kids could take it with them tomorrow.

I remembered that they also needed mosquito repellent. Beryl got easily bitten by mosquitos. Coming back from a garden or park, I would notice the many bite marks on her legs and arms.

As I was packing up their things, the hesitation in me to leave became stronger and stronger. It would be the first time that I was going to leave them for a long while, and I could not familiarize myself with the feeling.

"Sylvia, please. You need to stop overthinking. It's almost dawn and you should get some sleep." I heard Yana yawn as she encouraged me to go to bed.

moment to double check if all my children's camping bags was ready. Once I was sure, I went to my room

had for work so I could be with my children. When noon came, we all went to the amusement

the school informed me that it was

drove my kids to the designated gathering area myself. I noticed that Arron was acting sad after getting out of the car. He leaned his head on my shoulder and couldn't move from

reply. He just wrapped his arms around my neck

want to leave you, Mommy." Beryl spoke with her childish voice and raised her head at

you're back," I said to Arron in a soft

raised his head and looked into my eyes to

again and I tore my eyes away from Arron's eyes. "Okay." Arron twisted his body in an attempt

down and put the cap on his head. I said to him, "Take good care of your sister, okay?" "Don't worry, Mommy. We'll be fine!" It was a rare occasion for Beryl to behave obediently

Beryl while I held her and gave her a kiss, "Honey, you need to listen to your teacher. And don't go running

know, Mommy. You can go

of both my kids, still hesitant. But I

my way to leave, the sound of familiar footsteps coming from behind

"Mommy!"