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.

asked breathlessly, "Did

felt both stunned and

"So suddenly?"

on the spot one time. I guess Rufus could no 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 at me carefully, afraid that

wonder that there are a lot more young noble girls who

After all, he's a picky guy. Maybe

to make decisions for Rufus. "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

it was time for me to accept

only hope he lives a

"Don't

lower lip sadly. "Why don't you go to the masquerade too? Maybe you can be with Rufus, even if you keep the mask on for the rest of your life." Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Find_Nøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of

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