The Lycan King's Fate Calling

Rufus' POV:

Every time I dropped a name, I'd carefully observe this she-wolf's reaction, especially when I mentioned my mother. There was undeniable disbelief in Crystal's eyes, which I caught.

I pursed my lips and couldn't help but feel a little surprised. I just had a guess about the relationship between her and my mother, but I didn't expect that my bluff would actually lead me somewhere.

Last night, when my subordinate told me that Crystal had taken Beryl away from my mother's palace, I had an inkling that the two must've had some sort of special relationship. But it was also possible that Crystal had used some means to force my mother to trust her so that she could successfully take Beryl away.

Since the first time I confronted Crystal, this she-wolf had been as cunning as a fox. If I wasn't careful enough, I'd inevitably fall into some sort of trap.

That was why I wanted strike as soon as she let her guard down.

Perhaps she thought I didn't expect her plan, but it turned out that she was wrong. After all, I had spies everywhere in

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mother's involvement, the

didn't believe for a second that the so-called "Leonard's cousin" act

now. Sometimes, it was more interesting

do you want? Did you really take great pains to block my exit just because you wanted to ask me about my social life?" Glaring at me warily, Crystal pushed me

I'm just curious about your relationship with my mother," I

up and her voice went up a few octaves. "We're just friends. She likes my kids, and I'm

I narrowed my eyes at

at me over her shoulder and said firmly, "That's all. Ask all you want. I have nothing