The Lycan King's Fate Calling

Crystal's POV:

I was stunned and my eyes flew to Rufus in disbelief. I reflexively blinked and my mind went blank. For a moment, I didn't know how to proceed.

Laura also couldn't believe how ridiculous Rufus was being. She asked, "Look, Rufus, how can you be sure? Perhaps you have made a mistake!"

Rufus scowled and studied us with displeasure. "I'm sure there's no mistake. As soon as I opened my eyes and saw Adela, I felt my mate's aura under the Moon Goddess' guidance, so I brought her back with me. I'm not wrong." Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FindNʘᴠᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Adela's cheeks colored and she glanced at Rufus before shyly dropping her gaze to her feet.

I was bewildered. Rufus and I were still mates since we didn't break off the bond between us. Werewolves were loyal creatures. So how could the Moon Goddess guide him to a second mate?

"That's impossible. The Moon Goddess couldn't have done something so outrageous...'

"

to myself. After saying this, I realized that Rufus and Adela were staring at me. It only

forced myself to meet Rufus' deep gaze. I had made several mistakes today and was behaving weirdly. I prayed that he

when I noticed the frostiness in

Rufus looked up and asked my sharply, "Why is

didn't know how to reply. My mind was muddled. Faced with Rufus' sharp scrutiny, I felt defeated.

my rescue. "Crystal just thinks it's too big of a coincidence. She is just being cautious for your own good. After all, you're a man of high stature, so it is wise for you to be discreet." The girl lowered

since the moment you walked in. You claimed that she was not the one who saved me. What proof do you have? Did you witness

dilemma. If I wanted to expose this girl as a fake, I would have to also admit that I was the one who rescued Rufus. This meant I would have to confess everything, including

shot me a wink, warning me not

my lips and icily replied, "I was not there." Rufus snorted, "That's what I thought. You are confined to the imperial city. You can't even step beyond its borders, so it is impossible for you

continued, "Or did you disobey my order and sneak out without permission?" Rufus observed me sharply, as

not. Crystal stayed with me and didn't

"Now that you have said

spirits. My heart quivered and