The Lycan King's Fate Calling

Crystal's POV:

For outsiders, Rufus was a cold and indifferent man. But only those who knew him intimately understood his true personality. And I happened to be the person he was most familiar with.

When we lived together five years ago, I saw his indifferent, angry, animated, and confused sides behind closed doors.

Rufus always cajoled me using the same methods. He would either have wild sex with me, or he would follow me wherever I went, making it impossible for me to be aloof toward him.

Or he would bring me a gift like this one.

Even though he had lost a part of his memory and had no recollection of our relationship, he could still bring down my defenses easily.

Pinned under my scorching gaze, Rufus faked a cough. He turned around with a flushed face. "This is for you, an apology gift."

I found his gesture sweet, but to ensure the smooth progression of my plan, I didn't reveal my happiness. Instead, I scoffed coldly. "Give it to your mate. I don't need it. I won't be taken in by your sweet talk, and my heart won't melt."

I put my hand on the necklace, intending to take it off, but Rufus quickly grabbed my wrist.

my shoulder and forced me to look at him, which only served to increase my unease. I couldn't keep up my tough exterior under his direct gaze. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ ꜰindNʘvel.ɴet website

looked down to avoid meeting his eyes, but

raised my chin.

"That was a misunderstanding.

mate. It's a

serious injury and fallen into

she was the mate designated by the Moon Goddess," Rufus explained painstakingly. His deep eyes were shining with tenderness, which made me want to give in

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Adela appeared in my life, I felt something was off. However, I couldn't get my hands

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comforted me as he stroked my chin with

a moment, but didn't try hard to evade him. Instead, I curled my lips and angrily glared at him. "Really? So I

you're my mate. You have to believe me," he said