Fated To The Cursed Lycan Prince

(Crystal’s POV)

Rufus’ question made me nervous. “Why do you ask that? Should I recall something? Or are you hiding something from me?”

“No. I’m just worried about you.” His expression changed instantly. He obviously didn’t want to continue this topic.

As I observed his frustrated expression, happiness unfurled inside me. He was still the same man he was five years ago. Sometimes he was as innocent as a little boy behind closed doors. When he was with his mate, he became guileless, which made me feel bad for teasing him.

“Remember to come back to sleep tonight. We are mates, so we should share a bed.” 1 giggled craftily and patted the empty side of the bed on purpose. “I’ll warm the bed for you tonight.”

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Anyway, Rufus became an emotionless robot when he started working. He would stay up almost all night. By the time he returned, I would be fast asleep, so I didn’t have to worry about giving myself away.

will always be work to be done, but when you’re exhausted, you can’t do anything,” I said. To further show my sincerity, I even patted his hand hypocritically. “Right now, you’re young and feel that it’s okay to stay

“You’re right. I’m going to listen to

going to say something more, but Rufus spoke first. “I’m going to turn in early tonight.”

but couldn’t stop him. After all, I was the one who had asked

forced

His breath was so close that

my eyes, wanting to force myself to fall asleep, but my mind was muddled. As I thought about how Rufus was lying beside me and within arm’s reach, my heart raced and I

be intimate with him,

was about to claim me, Rufus abruptly

“Crystal, are you asleep?”

be sleeping, but Rufus once again asked, “Are you

my heart rate sped up.