The Lycan King's Fate Calling

Crystal's POV:

"Okay." I struggled to come up with a satisfactory response to Rufus. This was the best and only option left.

Again, Rufus stroked my hair tenderly and murmured, "Don't think too much. Go back and have a rest. Wait for my news."

I nodded mechanically. My mind was a mess now, so I agreed and went back to my place.

Looking around at the empty palace, I felt a pang of agitation. I lay on the bed numbly and gazed out the window at the moonlight. I didn't know what Arron was going through now.

I couldn't rest easy for more than a few seconds thinking that Arron could be in an unfamiliar place and in danger.

Last night went off without a hitch. Why would anyone want to hurt a good boy like Arron? My eyes became heavier, and I could feel my tears about to well up.

While I lay in bed, thinking about how much energy I'd need to go looking for Arron tomorrow, I finally succumbed to closing my eyes.

But seconds later, I opened them again and took a few deep breaths.

could see was blood everywhere. The worst possible outcome kept

see Arron covered

hurry and knelt down

please protect

him." I lowered my head and

the Moon Goddess so fervently. If I prayed to her, it meant

reason, whenever I finished praying, everything felt lighter. My only option now was to place my hope

too, was filled

hold on much longer. However, at the

and comforted Yana, "I can't fall asleep now. So I've

bed and started

is just a kid. Who do you think might be targeting

is motivated by some sort of gain and interests.

scowl formed on my

arrived at the