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.

"If you honestly think I'm right, then you wouldn't look like the world is

just laugh, then?" I let out a cackle in my head,

much that

to return into the room. She had changed her clothes, and the scent she had been wearing earlier was gone 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

here." Adela walked to the table

firmly on Rufus' lap, Beryl glanced at the

cleared my throat and said, "Beryl

her credit, Adela's smile never

her pocket and held it up to my daughter. "Look,

baby toys when she was just three

Beryl turned

I don't play with that kind of toy anymore. If you like,

hint of malice flashed in her eyes for a brief second, but it did not escape

her with disdain. This fake wannabe was

her mouth to say something else, but I cut her off without hesitation. "Beryl, I've prepared your favorite mango cheesecake and salty biscuits in the kitchen. Do you want to have a look?" Beryl immediately lit up. "Mango

lap and

my hand in