The Lycan King's Fate Calling

Crystal's POV:

I didn't answer right away. I thought for a long time and sadness crept on my heart. "To keep Rufus alive, I have to stay away from him. We can't ever be together."

Flora's eyes turned red. "So are you going to stay in the border pack for the rest of your life?"

"It's not that bad in the border pack. I have a good life there, and my two kids are healthy and happy. I just want to grow old and be done with my life."

While I spoke, the sadness engulfed my heart even more. Every day without Rufus felt the same—dull and lifeless. The happiness and joy of the past seemed to have escaped me forever.

Flora pulled me into a hug and patted my back comfortingly. "Don't think like that. Everything will work out in the end. Who knows what the future holds for us?"

I nodded, but I didn't want to talk about this anymore, so I tried to change the topic.

She slapped her thigh and asked breathlessly,

stunned and confused for

"So suddenly?"

the pressure from the royal elders. It'll be held in the form of a masquerade, which will be held tomorrow night. All the daughters

bitterly. "No wonder that there are a lot more young noble girls

hurried to comfort me. "I'm not sure Rufus will even choose one. After all, he's a picky guy. Maybe none of them will tickle

"It's about time. If he doesn't get married and have children soon, he won't be able to produce an heir. It's only natural the royal family is anxious." I had always expected that someday, Rufus would get married again. As the

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thorns will always exist. If Rufus falls in love with me again, the