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.

seemed to remember something. She slapped her thigh and asked breathlessly, "Did you know that Rufus is going to select a queen

and confused for

"So suddenly?"

longer withstand 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 of the Alphas who are of the marriageable age will participate." Flora pursed her lips and looked

a lot more young noble girls who

Rufus will even choose one. After all, he's a picky guy. Maybe none

heir. It's only natural the royal family is anxious." I had always expected that someday, Rufus would get married

it was time for me to

sighed. "I only hope he lives a good life with a

"Don't say

you can be with Rufus, even if you keep the

Rufus falls in love with me again, the black thorns will grow on his back, killing