The Lycan King's Fate Calling (Shawn Gibson and Sylvia)

Chapter 1269 The Peaceful Forbidden Forest

Crystal's POV:

"Why did you say that, Baby Beryl?" I asked Beryl softly, feeling a little nervous.

How could such a young child have such a deep understanding of human nature? Her words were truly strange.

I knew my daughter well. She was an innocent and naive girl who rarely came into contact with the dark side of humanity, let alone talked about human nature.

"I don't know. I might have recalled it from some cartoon I watched. Mommy, I'm going to sleep. Good night." Beryl yawned, curled herself into a comfortable position in my arms, and shut her eyes again.

I fell into a trance and quietly gazed at the little girl in my arms for a long time.

When her breathing finally steadied, I reached out and gently stroked her face. It felt familiar, and even her breath felt familiar. This little girl was indeed my child.

But why did everything about her feel strange?

I contemplated it, which kept me awake, so I got out of bed and tiptoed out of the room.

To my surprise, Rufus was still waiting for me outside.

"Why didn't you go to sleep?" I asked in an astonished voice.

" I guessed you wouldn't be able to sleep." Rufus grabbed my hand with a smile and mischievously asked, "Do you think this is the telepathy between

mates?"

"Don't be mouthy," I retorted with a pout.

Rufus squeezed my hand and hauled me into his arms. "Since you can't fall asleep, let's go for a walk."

It wasn't very late. The palace was well-lit and fireworks were being set off outside the city center.

I strolled arm-in-arm with Rufus.

"How are your legs? Do you feel any discomfort? Do you need me to slow down?" He was always attentive toward my injuries.

I shook my head and wrapped the scarf more snugly around my neck. "No, I'm fine."

My reply relieved Rufus and he resumed walking with me.

"Do you also sense something wrong with Beryl?" I suddenly asked, my gaze fixed on the path under my feet.

Rufus was quiet for several moments before replying, "Yes. After all, Beryl has stayed with me for a while. I know her. She is behaving a little strangely now."

Rufus' instinct was always right. If even he felt that something was wrong, then something was definitely amiss with Beryl.

But the problem was that we couldn't figure out the source of the issue right now. No one knew what had happened to Beryl, and even the doctors didn't have any answers for us.

I sighed, my skin prickling with unease. "Rufus, I can't see anyone get hurt again, no matter who they are. Beryl is my daughter. As her mother, I'm scared that my child will be hurt."

Rufus gripped my hand tightly and earnestly said, "Crystal, she will be fine. I won't let you or our daughter ever get hurt again."

I gazed at him adoringly and he kissed me.

I rested my head on his shoulder, staring at the lights in the distance, and sighed. "I hope we will lead a peaceful life. We can't lose anyone."

Rufus and I were unintentionally approaching the forbidden forest.

There was an increased security presence nearby. Special troops guarded the forbidden forest now, and more lights lined both sides of the road. The area was not as dark as before.

As I watched the familiar fence at the entrance of the forbidden forest, my mind flashed back to the selection of the members of the elite team in the past. At that time, everyone had been so high- spirited and enthusiastic. But so many incidents had happened after that, all of which were still vividly imprinted in my mind. © 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

"This place also carries so many of my memories." I tugged on Rufus' hand. When I was about to give him more details about what happened in the past, I suddenly sensed that something was off. The forbidden forest was a little too quiet.