The Lycan King's Fate Calling

Crystal's POV:

I left Flora's residence and wove my way through the crowd. Wading amongst the thick throngs of people, I felt depressed again. All of a sudden, I felt a little lonely and helpless. There were too many problems in my mind and I couldn't figure any of them out.

In a daze, I subconsciously headed to Rufus' former residence, which was left unguarded for some reason. Maybe the guards hadn't come back from the military parade.

I stood at the gate for a long time and stared at the palace quietly. There were only a few lamps swaying in the corridor. I still remembered hanging them myself because I disliked the dimly lit corridor. I also found myself wondering if the pear tree in the garden was blooming.

Without thinking, I stepped inside and made my way to the small garden in the back. It was full of blooming flowers, and the grape rack was still there, but there were no grapes on the vines. The goldfishes in the small pond were also gone. Perhaps they had been transferred elsewhere.

Standing under the leafless pear tree, I felt so sad. This place was no longer what it used to be, let alone the people lived in here.

pear tree and watch the sky with me at night ever again.

this time, there was a sudden noise at the gate. It seemed that the guards had come back. I panicked. If the guards knew I was here, they would definitely report it to Rufus. And since Rufus already suspected me, it would be more difficult for

to hide. I

lived in with Rufus. I thought it would be empty, but to my surprise, the furnishings and items in the room hadn't changed. The handmade rocking chair was still there, and even the

changed at all. Even the clothes in the dressing room were those from five years ago. But this room I once lived in had no trace of me. My old life

a coat on the sofa. It must've been

lingered on the coat, which enchanted

didn't like to use perfume, but he had always smelled good to me. In order to keep his scent with me, I used the same shower gel as his even until now. However, I

arms, as if I was