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

Sally's POV:

Lee was wearing his black skull mask as per usual, and moved with his characteristic stealth. He knocked the she-wolf out easily, and then he snapped my binds off with a single flick of his fingers and a tiny, edged stone.

As soon as I regained my freedom, I groveled at his feet and begged for forgiveness. "I'm sorry, Boss! It was due to my negligence that this she-wolf was able to infiltrate our base."

Lee was a heartless person who never stood for his subordinates harboring any selfish interests.

The last person to have done so had been fed to the tigers.

I couldn't even bring myself to think of the possible punishments that awaited me. My body shook with fear.

My pleas for mercy were met with no response. Lee simply cast me a cold glance before walking past me. He picked the boy up and narrowed his eyes. "So, it's you again, you little brat! How come you're not wearing your filthy bandages anymore?"

The boy flailed his short legs and tried to kick Lee. "Let me go, you monster!"

I felt myself break out in a cold sweat, knowing that the rascal would likely not survive the day. Anyone who had ever disrespected Lee had met their untimely ends.

To my surprise, however, the boss burst out laughing, as though he had just found himself a new toy. "Your foolish courage is amusing. But you look like someone I know. That familiar face disgusts me." I lowered my head, afraid of what would come next.

Lee must have found out about it, or he wouldn't have said something like that.

"Sally," he called out all of a sudden.

I shuddered. "Yes, Boss. What would you have me do?"

"You should know who it is that I loathe the most in the world, right?"

Lee's voice was menacingly quiet, though I could feel his murderous eyes sweep over me like a bed of poisonous snakes.

I was so terrified, I could hardly speak. I deeply regretted ever bringing that boy back with me; I should have let them cut his hands and feet off. Most of all, I hated that damn she-wolf. Why did she have to show up when she did? She ruined everything!

"It seems that our dear Sally has some rather improper thoughts toward the great lycan king."

I shuddered again, and I felt a bead of sweat trickle down my chin. "Boss, it's nothing like that. It's just a coincidence, nothing more."

"A coincidence? Do you honestly

think I would believe that nonsense?"

Lee snorted and tossed the boy over. He landed by my side with a light thump. "Do you think I don't know that you've secretly been in love with the lycan king all this time? Don't even try playing tricks on me, bitch, or you will have to worry about twice the amount of punishment I would normally give."

I didn't need to be told twice. I stopped denying his accusations and went back to pleading for my life. "I was wrong, Boss. Please have mercy on me. I was blinded by my own desires. Please give me another chance to prove myself. I promise, I won't do anything behind your back again. I will cast aside my treacherous feelings and live the rest of my life by your word."

Lee snorted again and clasped his hands together

behind his back. He tilted his head to the side and regarded the boy with a cruel look in his eyes.

The brat had already scampered away and rushed to the unconscious she-wolf. "Mommy!"

"Stop your sniveling," Lee barked at him. "Your precious mommy won't be waking up any time soon." The boy raised his head, his face twisted in anger "You evil man! What did you do to my mommy?" "Can't you see for yourself? I knocked her out" Lee then turned back to me. "I can spare you this time, but you will have to kill the boy yourself."

"What..." I faltered, not wanting to harm the boy and mar his beautiful face. "Well... This particular commodity is of a special quality, Boss. Wouldn't it be a waste to get rid of him?"

"In that case, you'd better start thinking hard about the punishments that you want." Lee left no room for negotiation. It was either the little brat's life or mine.

"All right. I understand."

I couldn't afford to hesitate at such a crucial moment. I slowly got up, but just as I was about to make my move, Lee reached out a hand and stopped me.