I couldn’t help but snicker as I realized what was going on behind me.
Crystal’s POV
I turned around and studied the bush, but the sound disappeared.
“Forget it. I’m leaving.” I pretended to walk away, and heard something move again nearby.
After going back and forth like that for a couple of times, I was more certain that Rin was secretly observing from somewhere close by, but she was probably hurt and didn’t want to come out to meet me.
As expected, she wanted me to cajole her further.
I was amused. I quietly made my way closer to her and praised her, “I heard that a powerful wolf lives in the forbidden forest. I don’t know if I will get lucky enough to see her today. I’ve also been told that the wolf is not just good at fighting, but is also very cute. She is the best wild wolf.”
At this moment, there was another rustling sound from near the bush. This time, I knew it came from behind the tree.
I pressed my lips together and smiled to myself. Then I continued complimenting her loudly. Suddenly a huge bushy tail flicked out from behind the tree and swished in the air, looking as naughty as its owner.
“Rin, come out.” I slowly walked closer to the big tree.
When Rin saw that I was about to reach her, she scurried away, refusing to see me.
After considering it for a while, I stopped and didn’t move forward. The fluffy tail approached me again. Finally, I stopped praising Rin and gave her a sincere apology instead. “I’m sorry, Rin. I arrived here many days ago. It’s my fault that I didn’t come to meet you sooner.”
I paused for a few minutes. Mixed emotions were swirling inside me. I had so much to say, but couldn’t put my thoughts into words.
The fluffy tail began swaying in the air at an increased speed, as if its owner were urging me to continue.
In a bitter voice, I said, “I have returned to the imperial capital after five years. And at the beginning, I had conflicting emotions. I had no intention of reuniting with any of my old friends. But I couldn’t resist the temptation. I miss my friends in the imperial capital. I miss you, Rin. But Sylvia Todd had been dead a long time for everyone. I could no longer indulge myself like before. I had to hide my real identity. I could only endure it, bury my feelings, and f0rce myself to forget all those memories. But once I was here, I realized that although I had left this place behind, I could never forget it. I miss all my friends here. I miss the cute big wild wolf in the forbidden forest, and even my love for that man has stayed constant.”
In the end, I choked on my words and couldn’t continue. I just fell to my knees sadly.
Although I had experienced so many happy moments with Beryl and Arron, I was still struggling and hadn’t really been able to move on.
I sniffled and held back my tears, trying to get my emotions under control.
At this moment, I finally spotted a big furry wolf running toward me and jumping into my arms.
I clutched her face and sobbed with joy. “Rin, you’re finally willing to see me. I’m sorry. I should have come to visit you earlier.”
Rin sobbed in my arms, also seeming to be affected by my emotions. She placed her tail on my arm and thumped it gently, as if she was trying to comfort me.
Warmth spread in my chest as I stroked her cheek and whispered, “How have you been these past five years? The wolf pup you left in my care back then has grown up well. I didn’t fail you.”
Crystal’s POV
Rin stood up straight and looked at me unblinkingly, tilting her head to the side slightly.
I couldn’t help but burst into laughter. After wiping away my tears, I rubbed her fuzzy forehead and said with a smile, “Hey, what’re you looking at, big girl? We haven’t seen each other in years, so you can’t recognize me now?”
Rin squinted at me, but the smile on her face grew bigger. Then she threw her head back and howled excitedly, rushing to rub her head against my neck. Her soft fur brushed my neck, tickling me slightly. I was amused by her greeting and held her paw as though to shake hands.
We hadn’t seen each other in so many years but Rin hadn’t changed at all. She was still a bit naughty and free-spirited, eager to play with me as we used to.
It could be seen that Rin had lived well these past few years. She had grown even stronger and bigger than before.
After playing with me for a while, Rin suddenly turned around and bolted back into the forest.
I felt confused and shouted after her, “Where are you going?”
She paused to look over her shoulder and then continued to run. I could only stand up and catch up with her.
Rin led me to the other side of the forest. The densely-packed trees blotted out the sunshine, rendering the whole place dark.
Soon, we came across a big cave. When Rin and I came to the mouth of the cave, I saw two majestic wolves running out from inside. One of them was even bigger than Rin, its big tail as fluffy as Rin’s.
I guessed that they were Rin’s pups. I was delighted and ran to meet them halfway.
Rin was one step ahead of me. As expected, as soon as the two young wolves saw Rin, they surrounded her and howled happily, tails wagging.
I stopped in my tracks and looked at this warm scene, feeling my heart soften.
It was a pity that Ian wasn’t with us this time.
Rin turned her head and howled at me. She wagged her tail hard, as though to tell me to approach.
I quickly walked to her and squatted down, wanting to pet the young wolves. However, before I could reach out, one of the pups growled at me vigilantly. It even bared its teeth, glaring at me fiercely.
The next second, Rin slammed her huge paw on its neck and roared at the poor fellow.
The wolf pup instantly became listless and started to whimper, begging its mother for mercy.
Rin snorted and pressed the little wolf’s head against the ground with her massive paw mercilessly, as if to teach it a lesson.
I quickly stepped in to mediate. “Rin, don’t be mad. Your pup doesn’t know me. It’s only natural it had its guard up against me.”
Rin raised her head and glanced at me. Finally, she raised her paw and let the pup go.
The little wolf quickly stood up from the ground and dared not show its teeth to me. Its eyes were full of grievance, and its tail was in between its legs.
I felt both amused and sorry for it. I reached out to touch the little wolf’s head. This time, the little wolf didn’t dodge but cooperatively let me put it, scared that Rin would punish it again.
Rin seemed to be very satisfied with the little wolf’s performance. She lowered her head and licked the little wolf’s ears, as if to praise her pup for being obedient.
The little wolf seemed to cheer up and happily began to chase its sibling around.
I sat on the grass with Rin, watching the two young wolves play.
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