Rufus’ POV
Crystal carefully concealed the meticulously crafted origami bears beneath a plush pillow, as if they were precious jewels. But to her dismay, as soon as she reclined, the bear limbs lay in tatters.
She scowled and wept. “They’re ruined.”
What a foolish girl!
I gingerly rubbed my forehead, resigned to the fact that I had no other choice but to tuck the crumpled creations into a storage box. “I’ll fold some for you again.”
Crystal’s face lit up like a lantern, her eyes wide and earnest as she gushed, “You’re so kind! I want one hundred more! They’ll look beautiful on my shelf! And let’s make them with colorful paper!”
I gasped for breath, my words caught in my throat. “Don’t worry. It’s a simple task. I’ll hand them over to you tomorrow.”
One hundred of them? No problem. It was a mere origami folded into the shape of a bear. As the lycan king, was it not within my capabilities?
After coaxing Crystal, I took the medicine and helped her swallow it.
Crystal scrunched up her nose at the sight of the murky black liquid. “Can I not drink it?” Her eyes sparkled as she made her humble request.
“No, you can’t. You will recover soon after drinking it.” I maintained a stern demeanor and steeled myself as I served her the cooled mixture.
Undeterred by the unappetizing appearance, Crystal vigorously shook her head and grabbed the bowl of medicine. “I’ll chug it all down in one go,” she declared boldly, hands balled into tiny fists.
After she spoke, she hastily swallowed a bowl of medicine. Her eyes bulged as she tasted the intensity of its bitterness and almost cried out in surprise.
Without delay, I placed a piece of candy into her mouth, reassuring her, “The sweetness of this candy cancels out the bitterness of the medicine.”
Crystal sniffed pitifully, her spirits lifted by the delightful taste. She mumbled, “I almost forgot to ask, how many years younger is Beryl than Arron?”
“They’re twins. They are the same age,” I replied, wiping her mouth with a handkerchief.
“When can I see Beryl?” Crystal asked, her eyes searching for answers.
I hesitated for a moment, hands growing still. I felt uncertain about how to break the news.
Beryl was still unconscious, and I didn’t want to worry Crystal. Finally, I said, “You can visit her in a few days. She cries a lot. She will be sad to see you like this.”
Crystal chirped happily. “Okay. I must admit that I’m struggling to connect with the children. I’m afraid they’ll be sad. In fact, I felt uneasy earlier. Thankfully, Arron didn’t pick up on my apprehension.”
Her words triggered a memory of her early days at the imperial palace in me, where she displayed the proficiency of her acting skills. With a faint smile, I complimented, “You possess remarkable acting abilities.”
“Perhaps I should consider the entertainment industry. I could even win prestigious awards in the film industry.” Crystal misinterpreted my words and began daydreaming, building castles in the air.
I frowned, feeling uneasy at the thought of Crystal’s beauty being exposed to others. I intervened, “It’s unnecessary. You’re very powerful, and joining the entertainment industry would make your true potential go to waste.”
“I’m powerful? Really? Tell me about it. Am I good at fighting or do I have some other amazing talents?” With bubbling enthusiasm, Crystal barraged me with a string of queries, leaving me with no option but to commend her.
“You possess not only a fighting prowess but also exceptional managerial skills to handle the pack. And you’re a smart businesswoman, and you’re good at making money for the empire. You pay extra tax every time. Even the vampires are afraid of you.”
The corners of Crystal’s mouth lifted into a broad smile. “I must be incredible. The admirers must be lining up.”
My expression turned grim as I retorted, “No one dares to pursue you because they know they stand no chance against you.”
“Damn it! Am I really so powerful?” Crystal scratched her head in disbelief.
I grasped her shoulders, locked my gaze with hers, and enunciated each word with conviction, “Yes, you are remarkably powerful. In my heart, you are the most exceptional she-wolf.”
Rufus’ POV
Although Crystal had regained consciousness, it wasn’t safe to leave her alone now. I was worried about her, so I took my work home so that I could keep her company.
The amusement park had been shut down and was being investigated by the royal family. The abducted and trafficked children had all been hospitalized for examination and treatment. Several traffickers who had been pushed forward to shoulder all the blames were punished according to the law. Additionally, I deployed a large number of soldiers to guard the passes of all the cities. I was determined to capture Lee.
The infiltration of the vampires was also a problem. All the packs had begun to investigate civilian forces and began cleansing them on a large scale.
Crystal’s situation could only be kept concealed temporarily. After all, she was still the Alpha of the border pack. Announcing the news of her slow- wittedness would be bothersome.
Fortunately, Blair had taken charge of the border pack for now, ensuring that there wouldn’t be any trouble.
If it worked out well, perhaps he could be made fully responsible for the affairs of the border pack in the future. If that happened, I wouldn’t let Crystal leave easily.
Unless she could give me a clear explanation, and the reason she lied to me was good enough, I would stop her from leaving at the airport again.
I massaged my temples. I had too many issues on my plate to deal with.
Although everyone in connection to the amusement park, except Lee, had been nabbed, we hadn’t been able to find anything wrong with the operating procedures of the park. Only Crystal knew who she had met that day and what had happened. But she had lost her memory now and I was at a loss for what to do.
With a sigh, I jotted down something on the official document. Then, Crystal’s voice reached my ears.
“Can you give me a glass of water? I’m parched.”
I had no choice but to get up and pour her a glass of warm water.
With a sweet smile, she said, “Thank you.”
“Drink it.” I handed her the glass.
She took it and gulped the water down. Raising the empty glass, she said, “I need some more. I don’t know why I’m feeling so thirsty after taking the medicine.”
“The doctor might want you to drink more water to improve your metabolism.” I patiently poured her another glass of water and didn’t return to my work until her thirst was quenched.
But within five minutes, she called out for help again.
“I would like to eat an orange, okay?”
I tossed my pen away and lost my temper. It seemed like I would not be able to get any work done today.
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