“I know, Rufus.” I coaxed him softly, cupping his cheeks. “You were with me through thick and thin. No one can replace you-absolutely no one. You’re even more important to me than my own life. I love you, you silly fool.” Rufus looked down at me. For a moment, we got lost in each other’s affectionate eyes.
Then Rufus broke the trance and kissed me on the forehead. “I’ve been waiting for you to wake up. I knew you’d come back. Even the kids waited for you. Every night, I stayed by your side and told you over and over again how much I missed you. I hoped your soul could hear my voice.” Hearing this, I was deeply touched.
I knew that this world-this family, this man, and our children-truly belonged to me now.
I raised my head and looked at him with tears in my eyes. “I’m back now, and I’m not leaving you again. I love you, Rufus.”
Crystal’s POV
Both Rufus and I were so immersed in the joy of regaining the love we had lost.
I could even keenly feel the strong emotion and excitement emanating from Rufus.
His hand never left my waist and his eyes remained fixed en me, as though he was afraid I’d suddenly disappear if he looked away for just one second.
However, this kind of anxious love made me feel even more distressed.
I knew my death had really traumatized him. It was a miracle that I managed to break away from my dream and wake up.
“Crystal,” he whispered, kissing the tip of my nose. “I remembered our past.” Alarmed, I suddenly raised my head in shock and disbelief. “What? How?” What about the curse? My first instinct was to panic, but when I remembered that all my black witch power had been transferred to Beryl, I realized that I was no longer a black witch. I didn’t need to bear the fate of the black witch race.
Rufus stroked my cheek affectionately. “As you might’ve realized, you’re no longer a black witch, Crystal. The curse of the black thorn has been lifted.” He then turned around and showed me his smooth, muscled back. “Look. Not a trace of the black thorn, right? The curse is gone, just like Noreen. You won’t have to worry about it anymore. We can be together forever and never separate again.”
I couldn’t help but burst into tears of joy. Only God knew how much I had longed for this moment. Back then, we were forced to separate because of the curse. I had felt nothing but endless helplessness and despair over the past five years without Rufus. Losing a mate was unbearable for any werewolf.
I thought I’d live the rest of my life alone. Who would’ve thought that this would happen? Who knew that amidst my suffering and adversity, I’d be able to get rid of the dark clouds and see the sun again?
Everything I had hoped for had come true. Rufus remembered everything, he remembered me and our undying love for each other.
I stroked his smooth back and whispered, “Am I dreaming? I can’t believe the curse is really gone.”
Rufus turned around and wiped away my tears. “This isn’t a dream, Crystal.
You’ve sacrificed too much for our love. Now, it’s time for you to be happy.” As he spoke, he took out a velvet box from his pocket. Nestled inside was a beautiful ring.
Before I could react, he knelt on the floor and held my hand, slipping the ring onto my ring finger.
“I know we were already engaged, but I want to propose again. I want to do this properly this time. Crystal, will you marry me?”
Rufus’ voice was clear and firm, but his expression was soft and so full of love.
A lump formed in my throat. I looked at him, my vision blurred with tears.
It all felt so surreal; I had actually found true love in this life, and nothing was going to stop us from being together. I nodded with a tearful smile. “Yes, Rufus.
I’ll marry you. I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you.” I had found everything that I had lost-my love, my family, even my life.
My restless soul finally had a place to rest; Rufus was my eternal harbor.
Crystal’s POV
I spent the night wrapped in Rufus’ embrace.
Our bodies intertwined, creating a cocoon of warmth that soothed my weary soul. It had been five long years, and at last, I had discovered a haven for my restless spirit. Rufus was my sanctuary, our love fated to transcend the boundaries of mortality.
However, weariness began to weigh me down. After enduring an extended coma, I doubted my ability to find sleep that night. Yet, after I nourished myself with a bite to eat, a deep slumber overcame me.
When I woke up, I saw Rufus, unchanged from the moment I had drifted off.
His unwavering gaze locked onto me, his azure eyes akin to an ocean that threatened to engulf me entirely. My heart skipped a beat, followed by a pang of anguish. I recognized his fear of losing me.
“Why didn’t you go to bed? Aren’t you tired? I won’t run away.” My fingers grazed his face tenderly as I murmured, attempting to ease his worries.
Rufus regarded me with eyes brimming with adoration. He delicately grasped my hand, baring his fear without pretense.
“Crystal, I’m afraid. Afraid that when I wake up, you’ll no longer be by my side.”
His vulnerability tugged at my heartstrings, constricting my chest and suffocating me. The dull ache intensified, its presence becoming unbearable.
I grasped his hand delicately and brought it to my lips, placing a tender kiss at the center of his palm. In a hushed and affectionate tone, I whispered, “Honey, I will always be by your side, and I will never leave you again.” Rufus embraced me tightly, pressing his cheek affectionately against the crown of my head. His voice, raspy with emotion, resonated as he said, “Okay, I believe you this time. Don’t leave me alone in the future, okay?”
“Okay.”
Suddenly, a noise emanated from the entrance. A voice, vaguely familiar, reached my ears.
“It’s Arron and Bery!!” I wrestled myself free from Rufus’ embrace, swiftly rising to my feet and slipping on my shoes. Without delay, I bolted out of the room.
“Slow down,” Rufus cautioned, a mix of worry and amusement coloring his voice.
Laura walked toward us, my precious little ones trailing behind her. Her face brimmed with excitement as she beheld my living, breathing form. Tears shimmered in her beady eyes, and she said, her voice quivering with emotion, “It’s great that you woke up.”
But then, her gaze caught sight of her son drawing nearer, and a veil of feigned anger draped across her features. “Why didn’t you tell me that Crystal woke up until now? Do you know how worried I was?” Rufus, impervious to Laura’s reproach, responded with a gleeful laughter.
In the eyes of the werewolf clan, he reigned as a courageous lycan king. It was a ranty to witness such unadulterated happiness and innocence within him.
Laura and I exchanged knowing smiles.
However, as the two little kids caught sight of me, their eyes welled up with shiny tears.
They clutched me with their tiny, fragile hands, their cries laced with a fear of my vanishing once more, as if I were a mirage destined to fade away. My eyes swelled with tears. I couldn’t help but cradle them tenderly against my chest, soothing their hearts with reassurance.
“I’m sorry for scaring you. I won’t leave you again,” I said, tightening my hold.
On this tranquil morning, our family gathered as one, enveloped in a cozy atmosphere that lingered in the room. As I gazed at Rufus and the children, my heart swelled with an overwhelming wave of affection and appreciation.
I observed them, delightfully engaged in their blissful games in the room. I sat aside, quietly savoring the enchanting scene before me.
Their radiant smiles washed over me, infusing my heart with profound joy and contentment. At that moment, I felt as if I was the happiest person in the world because they belonged to me.
We enjoyed an entire day of perfect harmony. Together, we shared meals, engaged in heartfelt conversations, played games, and relished the hard-earned bliss that surrounded us.
Yes, I was home.
I had returned to the place where I truly belonged, to my cherished haven, and to the ones who held my heart so dear.
Rufus’ POV
When the woman I was missing day and night regained consciousness, I felt the joy of being reincarnated.
I would always remember the moment when Crystal opened her eyes and looked at me. Her warm gaze made my heart pound.
This sense of security finally eased my restlessness.
Soon, I gave everyone the good news, and they all came to visit Crystal.
I stayed by her side when she was entertaining her friends.
It was funny. Even though Crystal promised that she wouldn’t leave me, my heart was still filled with fear. I was so terrified. I couldn’t stand the thought of losing her again.
As a result, I put off most of my work these days and remained stuck to Crystal’s side twenty-four hours a day.
It was only when I held her tightly that I believed I wasn’t dreaming.
Every time I laid my eyes on her, an irresistible emotion surged in my heart.
Flora and Harry visited Crystal every day. Initially, they looked a little uncomfortable and reserved while they talked and joked in my presence.
But after sharing a couple of meals with me, they both became unrestrained.
Harry even had the courage to exhibit his healthy appetite in front of me. If it weren’t for Joanna, I had a sneaking suspicion that he had the ability to finish all the food in the palace.
As for Flora, she had no scruples at all. She cracked dirty jokes with Crystal in front of me, such as what she experienced when having sex…
Well, it seemed that Flora truly didn’t think of me as an outsider now.
It was Arron and Beryl’s birthday that day. My mother threw a birthday party for them.
This was the first time they would attend an event as the little prince and princess. I had made their existence public.
Perhaps Crystal and I would have another child in the future, but Arron and Beryl were without a doubt the two most special kids in my life. I would bestow them with the highest glory in the world. They would grow up surrounded by love, not suffer obstacles or setbacks, and would always lead happy lives.
As we were toasting with each other, Harry came to me and slung his arm around my shoulder. “Your Majesty, when will you hold your wedding ceremony with Crystal? We are all eagerly waiting for it.”
“Right. If you don’t hold the wedding ceremony, Crystal will run way.” Flora giggled, and a second later; Crystal grabbed her in a chokehold from behind.
“Don’t slander me. Where can I go?”
On receiving retribution from Crystal, Flora hastily corrected, “You won’t run away from Rufus. You’ll always be by his side.” Crystal flushed. She released Flora with a muttered curse.
I shook my head with a smile and said to them, “Don’t hurry back to your pack for now. Just stay in the palace. The preparations for the wedding ceremony have been made. We will hold it as soon as possible. You all can leave after it.” As soon as I finished speaking, a loud cheer went up around the group.
“Oh, I see.”
“Who had said they wouldn’t have a wedding ceremony? You lost the bet. Give me my money quickly.”
“Flora lost the bet.”
“Hey! Warren, you traitor. You’re banished to the sofa tonight!”
Crystal and I held hands as we watched them joking and laughing At this moment, I was content and happy.
Flora’s POV
For a span of approximately fourteen days, we resided within the grandiose confines of the imperial palace. Throughout our stay, we ventured once again into the heart of the imperial capital. A serene ambiance embraced us, as if we went back to our days at the Royal Military School.
What set this experience apart was the fact that we had children now. Leading the kids with unwavering enthusiasm was Harry, who seemed immune to fatigue amidst their playful escapades. Both Crystal and I could tell that Harry was eager to embrace fatherhood.
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