The Lycan King's Fate Calling

Laura's POV:

Afraid that Rufus would be suspicious, I deliberately snapped at him with a straight face, "You said that as if I have never cared about you. You've always been so distant and cold since you were a child. I still remember how you always kept to yourself and wouldn't talk to me. But thankfully, I have Beryl to accompany me now. Do you have any problem with that?"

"No, not at all. Since you want Beryl to stay overnight with you, then fine. I will allow her to spend the night at your place." After that, Rufus didn't say anything more and continued to work.

I breathed a sigh of relief and carried Beryl in my arms, ready to leave.

The young girl rubbed her eyes and asked in a daze, "Where are we going, Grannie?"

"We're going to Grannie's palace. You'll sleep with Grannie tonight." I gently pressed my cheek against Beryl's adorable face and coaxed her softly.

Beryl cheered up a little and agreed obediently, "Okay, then I will tell you stories tonight."

her so much. How I wished she could stay so I could watch her grow

Crystal, I felt guilty separating her

I guess I'd have to wait for an opportunity to visit the

him, as if he had noticed something wrong. Not wanting to strike up anymore conversation with him, I took Beryl back to my place as soon as I

seem to be bothered. She even

swing installed in the backyard because I knew Beryl loved to

was big enough for three

I sat side by side, and the

no signs of fear. In contrast, she was

surrounded with either old people who revered me or young people who

reluctantly returned to the room

a shower before we lay on the bed, ready to sleep. She did keep her promise and told me stories, but each tale ended with an unexpected twist. For instance, Snow White was actually a dark crow who intentionally got close to the prince for revenge. And the human to which the little mermaid fell in

These stories were all dark and dreary. Did Rufus read these kinds of books to