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.

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 to her and

down and took a seat next

praised, "This mask looks more

I had quarreled with Rufus too much recently, that when I heard him

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

my pack." I settled

smile, "I'm sure you can

wasn't sure if he did it on purpose. Hearing that, Laura immediately changed her mind. "You don't actually need to return in such a hurry. Rufus' man

keeping a phony smile on my face. "That's true. With the king's help, everything will be

ordered the servants to serve the

was served a codfish fillet because she liked eating fish. Meanwhile, I had steak, as

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255