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.

Rufus focused on his work. They had a tacit understanding, doing their

door quietly for a

her head and saw me, she ran to me happily

way she addressed me melted my heart and I

While holding Beryl in one arm and the food basket in the other, I settled down on the couch. Rufus greeted me, and then went back to work. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh

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

the hamper and brought out the biscuits Rufus liked, placing it on his desk and saying,

down his pen, and began to munch on

a while, I asked tentatively, "I ran into Joanna while I was taking a walk earlier. She told me that you seemed to be investigating the matter that she had disguised herself as a man." After a pause, Rufus replied, "I'm

It's time to close this case." I continued to sound him out, trying to figure out what he

Rufus didn't appear eager to engage in conversation. With just a few words, he put an end to our dialogue, "Yes, it's time to lose this case. Mother, don't worry about it. I won't mention it again." Since he cut off the

Crystal who couldn't grasp what was going through Rufus' mind;

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

eating the