The Lycan King's Fate Calling (Shawn Gibson and Sylvia) novel Chapter 1024

Rufus' POV:

Every time I dropped a name, I'd carefully observe this she-wolf's reaction, especially when I mentioned my mother. There was undeniable disbelief in Crystal's eyes, which I caught.

I pursed my lips and couldn't help but feel a little surprised. I just had a guess about the relationship between her and my mother, but I didn't expect that my bluff would actually lead me somewhere.

Last night, when my subordinate told me that Crystal had taken Beryl away from my mother's palace, I had an inkling that the two must've had some sort of special relationship. But it was also possible that Crystal had used some means to force my mother to trust her so that she could successfully take Beryl away.

Since the first time I confronted Crystal, this she-wolf had been as cunning as a fox. If I wasn't careful enough, I'd inevitably fall into some sort of trap.

That was why I wanted strike as soon as she let her guard down.

She wanted to leave in the middle of the night. Perhaps she thought I didn't expect her plan, but it turned out that she was wrong. After all, I had spies everywhere in the imperial palace.

Warren might be an esteemed Alpha, but how could his power compare to mine? The so-called bribing of the guards was just to provide me with new information.

But I didn't expect that my own mother would help Crystal escape, which surprised me very much.

Thanks to my mother's involvement, the whole situation became even more interesting.

I didn't believe for a second that the so-called "Leonard's cousin" act was that simple.