The Lycan King's Fate Calling (Shawn Gibson and Sylvia) novel Chapter 889

Laura's POV:

In the video, Sylvia sat aside, evidently lost in her thoughts. Needless to say, she must be thinking about Rufus. She had been Alpha for a while now, and able to manage the pack efficiently; however, she could not hide her thoughts on certain things. They were all clearly written on her face.

As expected, her ears perked up when I mentioned Rufus.

I was amused and my heart melted, so I told her something about Rufus.

The kids didn't understand what I meant and kept asking me what a lycan was and why I called him king.

It was difficult for me to answer. No one had ever asked me such a tricky question.

I was deep in thought when Rufus suddenly barged in.

Shocked and flabbergasted at the same time, my phone fell to the ground.

Rufus wanted to help me pick it up, but I got to it first.

Befuddled, he asked in furrowed brows, "What's wrong? You look flustered."

"Nothing. Why didn't you ask the guard to let me know before you came in?" With a deep breath, I was able to pull myself back together. I guessed that Rufus didn't hear or see anything.

"Well, I did. But the guard said that you didn't answer the door. I was worried, so I came in to check on you." Rufus changed the subject and asked, "Who were you video chatting with? I haven't seen you this happy in a long time."

He joined me on the couch and eyed me curiously.

I started to sweat profusely and stuffed the phone down the crevice of the couch. Then I pretended to be calm and prepared tea. "No one. It's just my friend."

"I think I heard a child's voice," said Rufus.

I calmly sipped my tea and inquired, "What's up?"

I couldn't help but urge him. After all, the video call with my precious grandchildren had been cut short because of his unexpected arrival.

Indulging in his tea at his own leisure, Rufus pondered for some time. "It's time for me to get married."

I almost spat out the mouthful of tea and asked in surprise, "You're getting married? Who are you going to marry? Why are you mentioning this all of a sudden?"

"Just pick one randomly. Besides, the elders have been arranging the selection. I'm tired of it," Rufus said indifferently. He was making marriage sound like picking up a random cabbage in the market and it would be fine as long as it wasn't poisonous. He acted as if he was not the one who would get married.

I was rendered speechless for a while. "Marriage is a big deal. You can't be so casual about it. You have to marry a woman you love. Getting a divorce when you realize you're not a good match isn't really an option now that you're the lycan king."

"I don't care. I just need to marry a woman to continue my bloodline and I believe that is what the ministers and the public want. Besides, didn't you always want to have a grandchild?" Rufus looked at me seriously.