The Lycan King's Fate Calling (Shawn Gibson and Sylvia) novel Chapter 914

Crystal's POV:

Rufus struck me suddenly, leaving me with no time to react. Seeing that I almost fell down, his conscience seemed to kick in and he caught me in time.

But as soon as I heaved a sigh of relief, he tossed me to the ground again.

Was he serious?

I was furious. I rubbed my aching back and nearly cursed out.

But my common sense held me back. This man was now the lycan king. I would have to show him some respect.

But this thought aggrieved me. I never had to think this much before telling him off before.

"Get to your feet. You're a dignified Alpha, but your reaction time is slower than a new student's at the military school."

His voice was icy, and no emotion was visible in his eyes when he stared at me, as if I was good for nothing. I was truly afraid that he would blurt out, "Your Alpha appointment was bought with money, right?"

I pursed my lips and stood up unhappily. I was so enraged that I wanted to argue with him.

"Why are you quiet? Did I say something wrong? You're the Alpha of your pack. How could you be knocked down so easily? If I were a vampire, I would have taken your life already,"

Rufus reprimanded me harshly, leaving me unable to meet his eyes.

As my helpless gaze remained fixed on my toes, I inwardly cried out that I was being wronged. When had I ever been on guard against him?

Normally, no one put up their guard against their close friends or loved ones. As my mind flashed back to the past, I remembered how Rufus wanted to be around me all the time. If I ever displayed indifference or defensiveness toward him, he would have definitely felt hurt and then lost his temper.

Only a few years had passed, but now he wanted me to be wary of him.