The Lycan King's Fate Calling

Crystal's POV:

Laura caught sight of me as soon as she walked in. We exchanged glances for a brief second. And although I was wearing a mask now, she knew it was me.

Rufus asked in surprise, "Mother. What brings you here?"

"I heard that you saved a little girl, so I came to have a look." Laura had not lost any of her grace. Her tone was calm and deliberate, so that no one could infer real her thoughts and emotions.

As she spoke, she pretended to glance at Beryl and raised her eyebrows. "So... is she the little girl?"

I could feel the flutter of excitement in her eyes. She almost had trouble keeping a smile from spreading across her face, and she was definitely ready to reach out and hug Beryl. "Yes, her name is Beryl." Rufus held Beryl and didn't move because the little girl was standing on his lap, with her hands around his neck. Beryl's chubby cheeks stiffened as she eyed Laura with suspicion. Laura chuckled and joined Rufus on the couch. She gave Beryl a long, hard stare before declaring, "She seems to be quite terrified of strangers." "Yes, she was injured. It's probably just her stress response." After saying that, Rufus lifted his chin in my direction and continued, "She is the little girl's mother, Crystal, the Alpha

I don't think you were

fought with the vampires a few years back. Since then, I have been wearing a mask all the time. But it's not a problem. Just as the king said, appearance doesn't mean anything, but strength does." I told Laura the excuse I said to Rufus. I pretended to be sincere,

"There is always a silver lining even in one's darkest days. You were injured, but you survived. And right now, the border pack is flourishing thanks to your leadership. As far as I'm concerned, I believe that it

a smile, I responded confidently, "Definitely. That has always been my

quietly. He didn't say a word, but he kept his

found the girl's mother, why are you still holding her?" It was then that

was slightly distorted by Beryl's squeeze. It was rare to see him so embarrassed, so I couldn't help giggling. Immediately, Rufus' icy gaze swept over me, causing me to immediately put on a straight face. "Beryl's head was badly injured and it seems she's

comments lit up a spark in Laura's eyes. "How did that