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

Lucy's POV:

Ever since Arron's kidnapping, Rufus had kept me locked up in the palace. Even Firman wasn't allowed to step foot outside.

But every day, a tutor would come to give Firman lessons.

As for Rosa, I didn't know what Rufus would do to her. I hadn't heard any news about her ever since the kidnapping.

During this period of time, I was like a frightened, caged bird. I was restless every day and could hardly sleep at night. Every time I'd manage to drift off, I'd have nightmares of drowning or Firman being killed.

I had been doing everything in my power to get information from outside, but Rufus seemed to have removed my people from office one by one.

Only me and Firman remained in this palace. We were alone and isolated from the outside world.

Even a child as young as Firman could tell that something was wrong. He grew more uneasy with each day that passed, and he always wanted me to hug him.

I felt terrible. I was the one who got my dear Firman into trouble. If it weren't for me, he wouldn't be in this miserable situation.

"Mom, can't we leave this place someday? What's going on? There are many guards outside," Firman mused curiously, poking his head out the window.

I touched his soft hair and explained, "Don't be afraid. It's just a routine patrol. Recently, there has been a lot of kidnappings in the city, so you're not allowed to go out. Things will return to normal once they have captured the kidnappers."

"Really? I have a good friend in kindergarten. We were supposed to fly kites together." Firman looked at me innocently, with hope for freedom in his doe -like eyes.

My heart sank. I felt so guilty that I couldn't meet his expectant gaze. "Don't worry, honey. I'll make you a big kite later. How about a tiger-shaped kite? It would look very fierce in the sky."

Firman's eyes lit up happily. "Thank you, Mom! I hope those kidnappers will be caught as soon as possible so that I can go outside!"

"Yes, don't worry, baby. They'll be caught soon," I said softly, my voice thick with emotion.

Just then, a guard came to announce that the tutor had arrived.

I knelt down in front of Firman and tidied up his clothes. Then we headed to the study to meet the tutor.

Firman looked forward to his classes each day. Although the tutor Rufus had sent was very serious, he was a good teacher.

While Firman was in class, I sat and waited in the pavilion outside.

When Firman bounded out of the study, I knew that his classes were over, so immediately approached the tutor to ask about Firman's studies. Truth be told, I also wanted to subtly ask about the outside world.

But the tutor was very discreet. He wouldn't tell me anything aside from Firman's progress in class.

The tutor's tone was flat, and he was neither polite nor rude. He didn't treat me like I was the former prince's wife.

I had no choice but to try to force

some answers out of him. But unexpectedly, when I asked for information, the tutor seemed annoyed. With a darkened

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expression, he said coldly, "If you keep

asking, I'll have to report you to the king."

I immediately shut up. Just thinking about Rufus scared me out of my wits.

Once upon a time, I was an

ambitious person. I used to want

Firman to compete for the throne, but now knew that Firman and

were nothing in this palace. It was already a blessing that we

live.

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Dejected, I returned to the main hall alone and looked out the window absent-mindedly.

While I felt panicked, a voice told me not to be afraid. If anything I dreaded happened, I would already be in trouble.

Many days passed without any changes. Things must be fine, I kept telling myself.

One day, things were uneventful as usual, until there was a knock on the door...