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.

the world is ending. Cheer up and be on guard. Don't forget that Rufus is still suspicious of

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

much that she instantly

I had to admit, she was

snacks here." Adela walked to the table and gestured at the

lap, Beryl glanced at the sweets

said, "Beryl doesn't like

right." To her credit,

took out a palm-sized rattle from her pocket and held it up to my daughter. "Look, Beryl. It

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

enough, Beryl turned

She haughtily closed 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 yourself. Thank you for

flashed in her eyes for a

This fake wannabe was really a

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

off Rufus' lap and waddled over,

my hand in