The Lycan King's Fate Calling

Laura's POV:

Crystal's call for help came as no surprise to me. On the day Crystal came back to the capital city, I had thought this might happen, but I didn't expect things to turn out so troublesome.

Even more surprisingly, Rufus' sensitivity caught me off guard. He was readily swayed by Crystal's charms even though he had lost his memories.

He pledged to pick a partner at the ball just two days ago, but he didn't give the women there so much as a glance. He paid no attention to anyone else but Crystal.

I sighed helplessly. They were star-crossed lovers.

The only thing I could do was to lend Crystal any help I could. My two grandchildren would have loved to stay in the imperial palace with me, but I couldn't bear the thought of Rufus having to deal with that curse of black thorns again.

They were my family. I could only choose the least harmful way.

So I went to the kitchen and made Beryl's favorite desserts. After that, I went to see Rufus.

Beryl was busy constructing Legos in the study while Rufus focused on

door quietly for a

as Beryl raised her head and saw me, she ran to me happily and jumped into

sweet smile. The way she addressed me melted my heart and I was even more reluctant to part with

other, I settled down on the couch. Rufus greeted

concerned for Rufus as well. Since he became the king, he almost hadn't taken a proper rest and there was no

out the biscuits Rufus liked, placing it on his desk and saying, "Take a

pen, and began to munch on

She told me that you seemed to be investigating the matter that she had disguised herself as a man." After a pause,

been so many years. It's time to close this case." I continued

lose this case. Mother, don't worry about it. I won't mention it again." Since he cut off the topic, I couldn't continue asking more questions. Otherwise, it might raise his suspicion. I just sat back and watched Beryl

was going through Rufus' mind; even I, his mother,

and Rufus to settle their differences. I didn't want to be

sleepy after eating the snacks