The Lycan King's Fate Calling (Shawn Gibson and Sylvia) novel Chapter 1030

Crystal's POV:

Rufus pursed his lips and remained quiet for a few minutes. Then, he said, "Maybe I'm mistaken. I seem to notice a slight difference in your demeanor when you're dealing with acquaintances and strangers. Sometimes I get the impression that you're also familiar with me."

I was nonplussed for a second before I smiled. "You're definitely mistaken. This is the first time I'm visiting the imperial city and meeting you. I was nobody before this. How could I know you? And I haven't stepped foot outside the border pack since assuming the position of Alpha."

Rufus' eyebrows furrowed as he countered, "I would never forget someone I've met."

"You claim that you remember everyone you meet, so search your memory. Have you seen me before?" I asked.

Rufus tilted his head and studied me thoughtfully. I held my breath and summoned my courage to meet his eyes, praying that he didn't suddenly recall anything about our past.

After a while, he looked away and indifferently said, "I've definitely never seen you before."

My body sagged in relief and I instantly changed the topic. "I wonder if Beryl is awake by now. If she has woken up, she might be crying for you."

Rufus didn't respond. He looked at his watch and said, "It's late. Let's go back."

He walked out of the room first and instructed the female officers to bring both kids to us.

Beryl was still fast asleep. As soon as Arron spotted me, he rushed to me and grasped my hand. He positioned himself right next to me.

Everything happened last night and this morning must have frightened him. I affectionately ruffled his hair and asked softly, "Are you okay?"

He whispered back, "I'm fine, and so is Beryl. But she is still sleeping. I'm a little worried."

"She is just tired. Let her sleep a little while longer," I said in a comforting voice and hugged Arron.

Rufus stepped closer and took Beryl from the female officer's arms. He said to me, "Beryl should stay with me for now. You can visit her anytime you want."