The Lycan King's Fate Calling

Crystal's POV:

Lucy came to a halt in front of me. She took off her hat, revealing her pale and thin face. While her features remained delicate and beautiful, she was not as lively and active as before.

She was only a few years older than me. When she was in military school, she was well-known for her beauty. But in the short span of a few years, both her appearance and temperament underwent a massive change.

I inwardly sighed, but I couldn't muster up any sympathy for her. I just pitied her child.

"I've heard quite a lot about you. I'm glad to finally meet you today, Alpha Crystal." The corners of Lucy's mouth curved up into a small smile. Her demeanor was unexpectedly gentle.

I thought she would behave haughtily, but she didn't. Instead, she chatted about the interesting tourist spots of the imperial capital with me.

of the Lucy I knew before. Was it possible that her experiences of the past few years had changed

dare to let my guard down. I was alert when answering Lucy's questions the entire time. When I spoke, I tried to keep it as soft as possible, not revealing my real voice. Just when I couldn't tolerate continuing the conversation, Firman suddenly ran to us. He first called Lucy 'Mom', and then hid behind her and eyed me timidly. "Hello, Ms. Quinn." Lucy tugged him to stand in front of her, gently patted his head, and said with a smile, "You shouldn't always hide behind your mother when you greet others. Be polite, young man." Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the FindNøvᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the

greeted me again. This time, he said in a louder voice, "Hello, Ms. Quinn! Nice... Nice

toffee from my pocket and offered it to him. "Hello, Firman. I'm happy to

a smile,

mentioned several times to me that you were his favorite teacher. He has been a shy kid since he was little. He doesn't. know how to express his needs well, which often makes him the target of bullies. I

she continued, "A few kids have always bullied him in school. But haven't seen him come back

the past few days. Even his clothes are

Lucy took Firman's hand and sincerely bowed to me. "Thank

from bullying Firman. Don't worry about him." Regardless of any feuds between the adults, the child was always innocent. I sincerely hoped that Firman would live a good life without being influenced