The Lycan King's Fate Calling

Crystal's POV:

Adela fell two steps back, the expression on her face tight and awkward. "Well, then. I'll go and change my clothes."

She dashed out the door without a backward glance.

Rufus said nothing and continued to cuddle Beryl, coaxing his little girl out of her sulk.

Thinking that something like this might happen again, I decided to offer some explanation. "Beryl has rhinitis and doesn't like particularly sharp and strong smells. She especially hates the smell of jasmine."

"I see." Rufus raised his head to shoot me a cold look.

I touched my nose and averted my eyes, unsure of what to do next. He had been aloof toward me since his recent return. Usually, he would pick on me and mess with me. Now, he didn't even say a single word more than that was necessary.

I ducked my head, feeling dejected. Was he really going to break our bond and marry Adela?

"Don't think too much. Your relationship with him is already long gone." Of course, Yana would pop out only to rub salt on my wound. It didn't help at all.

"You're right," I sighed inwardly.

look like the world is ending. Cheer up and be on guard. Don't

know already. Should I just laugh, then?"

much that she instantly

as well. It seemed that she had retouched her makeup, though. I had to admit, she was more of a fighter than I was. She just never gave up, did she? Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ (ꜰind)ɴʘvel.nᴇt website on

a lot of delicious snacks here." Adela

glanced at the sweets before

throat and said, "Beryl doesn't

All right." To her credit, Adela's smile

Then, she took out a palm-sized rattle from her pocket and held it up to my daughter. "Look, Beryl. It makes a fun sound when you

there and then. Beryl had stopped playing with baby toys when she was just three months old. Was this she-wolf really that stupid,

enough, Beryl turned her

eyes and declared, "I'm, five years old, ma'am. I don't play with that kind of toy anymore. If you like, you can play with it

hint of malice flashed in her eyes for a brief second, but it

This fake wannabe was really a blight

without hesitation. "Beryl, I've prepared your favorite mango cheesecake and salty biscuits in the kitchen. Do you want to have

Rufus' lap and

my hand in