Crystal's POV:

Learning why Beryl said it was her birthday, I agreed to have dinner with Rufus to celebrate such an important day.

Rufus' expression softened considerably, and he said, "Then, I'll wait for you. It's seven o'clock tonight."

I nodded. "Okay. I'll head back first to get changed and prepare a present for Beryl."

After that, Rufus and I went our separate ways.

I hurried back to prepare a gift for Beryl. I thought I could get it done in half an hour, but it turned out I overestimated myself. Now, I was going to be late. I put the gift into a small bag I had prepared, quickly changed into a dress, groomed my hair, chose a lovely mask, and then rushed to the lycan king's palace.

got there, dinner had already begun. Both Rufus and Laura were there, but Beryl didn't have any reaction to my arrival. She was eating with her head down while Laura sat next

and took a

me and praised, "This mask looks more

just let out an awkward laugh. Maybe I had quarreled with Rufus too much recently, that when I heard him praise

perked up a conversation with me. "So how's your life in the imperial palace? If you need anything, just

is nice here. I'm just a little worried about my pack." I settled my gift next

replied with a smile, "I'm sure you can

changed her mind. "You don't actually need to return in such a hurry. Rufus' man

at Rufus while keeping a phony smile on my face. "That's true. With the king's help, everything

smiled and then ordered the servants to serve

fillet because she liked eating fish. Meanwhile, I had steak, as so

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