The Lycan King's Fate Calling (Shawn Gibson and Sylvia) novel Chapter 64

Alina's POV:

The queen's hall dazzled with lights. I took the tea from the maid and brought it to Laura.

"Your Majesty, please taste this. I made it with dew," I said softly.

Laura nodded and took a sip. Then, she raised her head and smiled at me. "You're so considerate. Only you care about me."

"Your Majesty, you are kidding, right? Prince Rufus also cares about you." I pursed my lips and smiled, faking obedience in an effort to impress her.

"Rufus?" Laura snorted and knocked the teacup on the table. "I can't remember a day that he doesn't piss me off. Richard also makes me worried. He has been lawless and doesn't give a damn about me because the king has been paying more attention to him."

"Please don't be angry." I slyly winked at the servants, gesturing for them to leave. Then, I turned to Laura and said, "Richard is not a legitimate prince after all. He will never be as good as Prince Rufus."

Laura's face visibly relaxed. "I know that. But Richard's existence is like a thorn in my heart. I can't stop worrying until I get rid of him."

Laura was a cruel and merciless she-wolf. Word said Laura had told the king she wouldn't accept Richard unless his mother died. I knew that Laura couldn't bear to see Rufus with Sylvia -- an ignoble slave. Therefore, I had to provoke Laura and make her hate Sylvia altogether.

"I think getting Rufus married would solve all the problems," I suggested in a low voice and glanced at Laura.

Seeing my shyness, Laura arched an eyebrow and said, "I have already accepted you as my daughter-in-law."

Excitement bubbled up in my heart. I pinched the inside of my thigh, and tears instantly welled up in my eyes. "But... Sylvia... Well, Rufus won't accept me. He doesn't bother to even look at me whenever she is around."

Laura's face changed, and her voice became sharp. "Sylvia is just a slave, a bitch! She doesn't deserve to be with the future king!"

The ferocity of her gaze startled me. Laura looked like a mean, old witch. No wonder the lycan king had begun to despise her.

I lowered my head, faking sadness and dejection. "But Rufus likes her. Maybe I should just let go..." Unfortunately, Laura didn't seem to like me pretending to be weak. She squinted at me and said, "That seductress has cast a spell on Rufus. You should try your best to win him back instead of asking my help."