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.

wouldn't look like the world is ending. Cheer

then?" I let out a cackle in

that

gone as well. It seemed that she had retouched her makeup, though. I had to admit, she was

here, Beryl. I have a lot of delicious snacks here." Adela walked to the table and gestured at the platter of

lap, Beryl glanced at the sweets before looking at

throat and said,

right." To her credit, Adela's smile never

held it up to my daughter. "Look,

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

enough, Beryl

play with that kind of toy anymore. If you like, you

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

eyed her with disdain. This fake wannabe was really a

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

Rufus' lap

my hand in