The Lycan King's Fate Calling (Shawn Gibson and Sylvia) novel Chapter 1138

Crystal's POV:

Rufus' soft words and the fleeting caress on my head transported me back to the old days when we were still together.

For a moment, I thought the Rufus who loved me with all his heart, was back. But when our eyes met, his cold and arrogant demeanor brought me back to reality.

I sighed deeply in my heart. He had forgotten me. I was so stupid to even think about the past!

"The imperial palace under my rule will never allow such a thing to happen. I will take full responsibility for it," Rufus pledged with utmost seriousness.

"Okay." I nodded, feeling both disappointed and moved.

For a moment it seemed as if he still love me and could read my mind; he seemed to comprehend what I was feeling. How very disappointing that it was just an illusion.

On the other hand, the fact that he wasn't going to treat Arron's disappearance lightly moved me. He was going to deal with this incident with topmost priority.

I knew that if he wanted to protect the perpetrator, I would never find my son again.

So I asked Rufus in a low voice, "Will Arron come back safe and sound?"

"Yes, he will." Although his answer was simple and certain, his affirmative tone set my mind at rest.

I should stop moping around and get ready for whatever was coming.

From what I could tell, the people behind this were not just a bunch of simpletons. There might be a battle if it came to worst.

As expected, Rufus' soldiers were very efficient. They soon brought seven or eight frightened servants here.

Fearful of what might happen, these people fell to their knees and pleaded for their lives.

Some even shed tears.

It was an utter mess, but no one took the initiative to confess.

"We really didn't do it. How dare we? You're doing us wrong! We're innocent," a servant with ash on

his face shouted.

When Arron went missing, I became quite enraged. Now they were crying and trying to pass the buck, which made me feel even more furious. I couldn't help but snap, "In that case, you should explain clearly what you have done since last night! If you're innocent, you should be able to prove it. If you are smart enough, then you should admit to your crime. My patience is wearing thin. If I catch you lying, I will make sure you will not be just sentenced to death."