After all, I was already ready to leave and return to the border pack, so there was no need for me to be there.
Finally, I put down the invitation with a smile and said to Arron, “No, I won’t go.”
Rufus should have his own life. And besides, this invitation was invalid after all. Since I hadn’t received the formal invitation, Laura probably didn’t want me to be there.
Arron asked with disappointment, “Why? Mommy, why won’t you go? Everyone will go to the ball. Mommy, you must be the most beautiful one in the party.”
Arron’s dissatisfaction caught my eye, and I must admit, it startled me a little. He seldom asked me to do anything. Had Beryl said something to him?
I stood up and walked over to him, squatting down and keeping my eyes intently at him. “Arron, can you tell Mommy why you want me to go to the ball?”
Arron didn’t answer my question right away. Instead, he stared at me with his big eyes for a long time.
I knew he was hesitating, so I didn’t press him and just waited patiently for his answer.
Arron finally spoke up after a long silence, saying timidly, “Because Beryl said I’ll run into my dad at the ball. She thinks you two would be great together and wants to set you up.”
I was both surprised and amused, not expecting that Beryl would have such an idea. I guessed she must have heard something from Laura. Otherwise, how could she even thought of that?
“Mommy, is Beryl telling the truth? I would see my father at the ball?” Arron stared at me, with a tinge of expectancy in his tone.
My heart ached. I opened my mouth but didn’t know how to explain it to him.
“Don’t worry about me being disappointed, Mommy. Even if I never get to see Daddy, it won’t change anything.” Arron lowered his head and planted a kiss on my forehead. He was trying to comfort me.
I took a deep breath and mumbled, “The man Beryl referred to is not your father. She’s mistaken. You know Beryl was hit on the head and couldn’t remember anything, right? The doctor said that Beryl couldn’t be stimulated now, so he naturally asked that person to cooperate by pretending to be Beryl’s father.”
“Okay.” Arron nodded obediently. Without saying anything, he picked up the knife and fork and resumed his meal.
As I tenderly touched his head, I couldn’t help but feel guilty.
The next day, I tried to make up for it by taking him out downtown all day. There were no bandages on him; only a cap and a scarf. No one could see his face clearly without getting close to him.
We visited all the sights and took countless photos. Arron’s favorite place was the aquarium. The border pack was not a coastal city, so he never had the chance to see any sea animals there. The little guy was so excited that his face turned red.
I, too, was filled with joy. Together, he and I went shopping. Every time I had something delicious, I would think of Beryl. The next time I come, I’d like to bring her along.
Although Beryl wasn’t with us, Arron and I always thought of her.
Arron was so exhausted that he dozed off in my arms on the ride home. He didn’t wake up till we arrived at our residence. After washing up, he immediately lay on the bed and fell asleep without listening to my bedtime stories.
On the other hand, I stayed wide awake and couldn’t fall asleep, so I went out to the balcony with a glass of wine, thinking that the night breeze would calm me down. However, when I woke up the next day, I had a stuffy nose and felt dizzy.
I managed to pick myself up and took some medicine. After preparing lunch for Arron, I went back to sleep.
Hours later, I was awakened by the sound of fireworks outside the window. I looked at the time and found that it was already five o’clock in the afternoon. Since it was winter, the sky got dark early and there were already lights outside.
I got up from the bed and stretched my stiff body. I felt much better and I wasn’t as light-headed as I was in the morning.
Then, I went out of my room to look for Arron, but couldn’t find him anywhere in the palace. Thinking that he might probably be at Laura’s place, I called the latter. Strangely, no one answered.
At this time, I heard sounds of laughter of she-wolves outside. They were talking about the ball. I put on my mask and went out to have a look. I found that these she -wolves were all wearing gorgeous dresses and exquisite masks. Suddenly, it dawned on me that tonight was the masquerade. From among these she-wolves, Rufus would choose his future wife.
Arron’s POV
I put on my coat and disguised myself once darkness hovered in the sky. Then, I placed the medicine, water, and biscuits on the bedside table for Mommy.
Before leaving, I took a look at her. She was sleeping soundly. I decided to walk back towards the bed and stood on tiptoe to touch her forehead, wanting to confirm that she didn’t have a fever. After that, I felt a great sense of relief.
I should be back before Mommy could wake up. She must not know that I sneaked out.
With a deep breath, I sneaked out of the palace.
Along the way, I saw a lot of beautiful ladies in exquisite dresses. They were all going to attend this grand ball.
The fireworks in the sky were spectacular, something I had never seen before. The imperial palace was quite vast and magnificent. If only I had a car… After only a short distance, I already felt tired. Perhaps it was because my legs were too short. Alright, that was it. Starting tomorrow, I would have to eat more, so that I could grow taller faster.
Finding the way to the ball was much easier than I had anticipated. As long as I followed a well-dressed people, I was sure I’d be taking the right path.
At this same moment, I thought I heard Mommy shouting my name. Suddenly alarmed, I whirled around to examine the source of the noise.
I didn’t expect Mommy to wake up so soon. Even from that distance, I could make out Mommy’s unique mask. It completely hid her face, while everyone else’s mask only covered half of their faces.
I dared not allow myself to dwell on it for too long. I immediately swung around and bolted.
This was the first time I lied to Mommy and did something naughty. I was nervous and regretful, but also a little excited. When Beryl told me we had a father, I set up a meeting with her so I could see that werewolf. She told me to meet her at the ball to see our father.
By following the flow of people, I was able to locate the palace where the ball would be held. It was splendid, even more beautiful than the castle in the fairy tale book. I finally saw Beryl, who seemed to have been waiting for me. She was dressed like a doll, complete with a beautiful dress and a crystal hairpin. Beryl’s round face looked so cute that I just had to pinch it.
As I made my way towards her, she peered around, seeming to be looking for someone.
I knew what she was looking forward to. I told her Mommy wouldn’t come as she was ill.
“I sneaked out. I have to go back as soon as I see him,” I said.
With her mouth pouted and her eyes rolling, Beryl groaned, “Okay. Then you must follow me closely. Don’t get lost.”
Beryl grabbed my hand and led me to the grand door of the banquet hall. When we were about to enter, we were stopped by a guard.
“Kid, your bandage is too eye-catching. You can’t go in.
Where is your family?” the guard pointed at me and said. “Don’t you recognize me? Daddy said we could attend the ball.” With her hands on her waist, Beryl stood in front of me as if she was trying to protect me.
The guard stared quietly at Beryl for a while. Then, he suddenly realized something and said, “Wait a minute. I’ll call the King.”
Beryl turned around and casually winked at me. With a grin on my face, I extended a hand to squeeze her cheek again.
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