The Lycan King's Fate Calling

Crystal's POV:

After everyone left, Rufus walked over and finally answered my question. "Beryl's clothes got stained while she was eating. I asked the maid to take her back to her room and get changed."

"Beryl, is she..." My voice trailed off. I wanted to ask if she was getting used to living in the palace, but judging from Rufus' protective attitude towards her, I figured her life here must be very comfy "Don't worry. The maids I assigned to look after Beryl were all carefully selected. They won't do anything bad to her. Those maids just now are of the lowest rank. It's my fault they aren't disciplined and even talk nonsense here. It won't happen again." Rufus thought I was worried about the maids hurting Beryl, so he reassured me.

"I trust you, Your Majesty," I said with a smile. Since Rufus decided to keep Beryl with him, I knew that he cared about her very much. Otherwise, he wouldn't spoil her like this.

"I took Arron to see the queen mother today." Afraid that Rufus would misunderstand my reason for being here, I took the initiative to explain.

"My mother really adores Arron. You should take him here more often."

I nodded wordlessly, feeling a little bitter in my heart. It was a pity that I would be leaving after a few days...

head back? Beryl should have

followed Rufus

a seemingly casual manner. "You seem very tolerant of Beryl.

paused, not knowing how to say the rest

eyebrow raised, Rufus turned to me and snorted, "I'd what?

help but laugh. I couldn't believe Rufus had just cracked a joke, which was a little cute. "No, not eat her! I just thought that you're a lot more patient than I expected.

Beryl was his illegitimate daughter. In the eyes of outsiders, Rufus was indifferent even to Laura, but kind

well. It's a strange feeling. It's the first time a

head and followed him silently. Feelings of depression and confusion surged up in my heart. What if Beryl just couldn't regained her memory anytime soon? Although I had thought of forcibly taking Beryl away, it would definitely scare her. After all, as of now, she thought that Rufus

your mind?"

don't know what else to say," I murmured

may not be able to take Beryl back to the border pack." After