The Lycan King's Fate Calling

Crystal's POV:

Rufus pursed his lips and remained quiet for a few minutes. Then, he said, "Maybe I'm mistaken. I seem to notice a slight difference in your demeanor when you're dealing with acquaintances and strangers. Sometimes I get the impression that you're also familiar with me."

I was nonplussed for a second before I smiled. "You're definitely mistaken. This is the first time I'm visiting the imperial city and meeting you. I was nobody before this. How could I know you? And I haven't stepped foot outside the border pack since assuming the position of Alpha."

Rufus' eyebrows furrowed as he countered, "I would never forget someone I've met."

"You claim that you remember everyone you meet, so search your memory. Have you seen me before?" I asked.

Rufus tilted his head and studied me thoughtfully. I held my breath and summoned my courage to meet his eyes, praying that he didn't suddenly recall anything about our past.

After a while, he looked away and indifferently said, "I've definitely never seen you before."

My body sagged in relief and I instantly changed the topic. "I wonder if Beryl is awake by now. If she has woken up, she might be crying for you."

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He positioned himself right next to me. Everything happened last night and this morning must have frightened him. I affectionately

"I'm fine, and so is Beryl. But

while longer," I said in a comforting

Beryl from the female officer's arms. He said to me, "Beryl should

was the best option for Beryl. Now that I wasn't rushing

cranky when she

"I will. You don't need to worry about

Arron, who was still bandaged. He scowled and asked, "Hasn't Arron recovered yet? His face is

pulled him behind me, shielding him from

covered and can't get enough fresh

and quickly refused. "No, thanks. I've got this under control. Arron

as he said, "That's good to hear. If you need any help, just bring him to me immediately. I don't want you to complain that I