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.

then you wouldn't look like the world is ending. Cheer up and be on guard. Don't forget that

okay, fine! I know already. Should I just laugh, then?" I let out a

so much that she instantly

I had to admit, she was more of a

snacks here." Adela

lap, Beryl glanced at the sweets

cleared my throat and said, "Beryl doesn't like

her credit, Adela's smile

bed and crouched in front of Beryl. 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 shake it like this. Would you like to have

was

Beryl turned

declared, "I'm, five years old, ma'am. I don't play with that kind of

froze. A hint of malice flashed in her eyes for a brief second,

with disdain. This fake wannabe was really a

favorite mango cheesecake and salty biscuits in the kitchen. Do you want to have a look?" Beryl immediately lit up. "Mango cheesecake! Yes! I'll go!

off Rufus' lap and waddled over,

my hand in