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.

hand on 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

looked down to avoid meeting his

raised my chin.

"That was a misunderstanding.

my mate. It's a

a serious injury and fallen into a coma. Adela bewitched me with a spell, which

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

C

you the truth, a little while after Adela appeared in my life, I felt something was off. However,

led

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t don't

dealt with

bother you in the

as he stroked my chin with his finger, making me

evade him. Instead, I curled my lips and angrily glared at him. "Really? So

he leaned forward and cupped my face in his hands. "Crystal, you're my mate. You have to believe me," he said in a serious voice that made my heart