The Lycan King's Fate Calling

Lucy's POV:

No sunshine ever reached the remote palace all year round. I tossed the wet clothes into the basket as I gazed out at Firman through the ivy covered banister of the porch. He had been fine this morning before he went to school, but he had been avoiding me since his return.

"Firman, come here," I couldn't help but wave him over.

He glanced at me briefly before ducking his head. He then trudged toward me as though his shoes were made of lead.

I reached out and touched his forehead. His temperature was normal, and there seemed to be nothing wrong with his face.

"What's the problem, Mom?" Firman muttered under his breath.

Noticing the way he was dodging my eyes, I grabbed his wrist and pulled up his sleeve.

He tried to struggle against me, but in the end, he simply turned away.

Just as I had expected, there were two large bruises marring his skin. I could tell from the color that whoever had done this had used a lot of force.

I was immediately upset, but my distress soon gave way to rage.

me, what happened?" I demanded.

pursed his lips, and a familiar stubborn

harsh tone, I took a calming breath

scold you. I was just worried." I got down on my haunches and gathered him

into my embrace. He buried his face in the crook of

his behalf, I also hated

Come on, don't be afraid. If you say nothing, no one will know

long while, he mumbled, "My

Can you give me their names?" I pulled back and raised his head so that I

were so clear and innocent, without

you and take revenge on

make them pay tenfold!" I

he did not understand what I meant. Nevertheless,

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asked

they ever respect me?" smiled. "You will understand as you grow older. For now, the most important thing for you to dois to learn. Go back

the house obediently, while I walked out of the hall and headed to a rusty door nestled alongside a shabby corridor.