The Lycan King's Fate Calling

Lucy's POV:

Ever since Arron's kidnapping, Rufus had kept me locked up in the palace. Even Firman wasn't allowed to step foot outside.

But every day, a tutor would come to give Firman lessons.

As for Rosa, I didn't know what Rufus would do to her. I hadn't heard any news about her ever since the kidnapping.

During this period of time, I was like a frightened, caged bird. I was restless every day and could hardly sleep at night. Every time I'd manage to drift off, I'd have nightmares of drowning or Firman being killed.

I had been doing everything in my power to get information from outside, but Rufus seemed to have removed my people from office one by one.

Only me and Firman remained in this palace. We were alone and isolated from the outside world.

Even a child as young as Firman could tell that something was wrong. He grew more uneasy with each day that passed, and he always wanted me to hug him.

I felt terrible. I was the one who got my dear Firman into trouble. If it weren't for me, he wouldn't be in this miserable situation.

"Mom, can't we leave this place someday? What's going on? There are many guards outside," Firman mused curiously, poking his head out the window.

and explained, "Don't be afraid. It's just a routine patrol. Recently, there has been a lot of kidnappings in the

fly kites together." Firman looked at me innocently, with hope for

worry, honey. I'll make you a big kite later. How about

happily. "Thank you, Mom! I hope those kidnappers will be caught as soon as

don't worry, baby. They'll be caught soon," I said softly, my voice thick with

came to announce that the

of Firman and tidied up his clothes. Then we headed to the study to meet the

looked forward to his classes each day. Although the tutor Rufus had sent was very

in class, I sat and waited in the

the study, I knew that his classes were over, so immediately approached the tutor to ask about Firman's studies. Truth be told, I also wanted to

was very discreet. He wouldn't tell me anything aside from Firman's progress in

rude. He didn't treat me like I

but to

of him. But unexpectedly, when I asked for

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said coldly, "If

have to report you

thinking about Rufus scared me