The Lycan King's Fate Calling novel Chapter 1199

Rufus' POV:

In the face of my subordinates' burning questions, I decided to be brief with my answer. "This little boy is Arron. He is Alpha Crystal's son."

Unsurprisingly, my men looked even more baffled upon hearing this, especially Kiefer. "Your Majesty, why does Alpha Crystal's child resemble you so much?"

This time, I didn't bother with an answer. Instead, I told them the layout of the place and the current situation at the traffickers' base. I directed them to the room where the children were confined, and gave them an estimate of the number of kids we had to rescue. Most of all, I told them to get the kids out, first and foremost, as soon as they could.

My men didn't dare to tarry any longer. They quickly lined up and moved forward.

Only Kiefer and a handful of his elite soldiers stayed behind with me.

I waved him over and set Arron down. "Take good care of him. Take him back to the imperial palace and get him examined by the doctor."

Kiefer was a confidant of mine. I could entrust the boy to him without any worry.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Kiefer took Arron's hand with a sigh. "You look so alike."

Arron, being the precocious little boy that he is, sidled up next to Kiefer before turning his big eyes at me.

My heart instantly softened. I crouched down so that we were at eye level. "Listen, Arron. You need to return to the palace with him, okay? I will only get worried if you stayed here, where it isn't safe."

"I understand," Arron nodded seriously. "I'll stay put and behave."

"All right. And don't worry, okay? I promise to bring your mommy back safe and sound." I looked him in the eye as I spoke, hoping that my sincerity would come across and alleviate his fears.

Thankfully, he bobbed his head in earnest, his eyes twinkling with hope. "It's okay, I trust you! I'll be waiting for you at the imperial palace!"

It was clear that Arron was brought up well. As for Beryl... that little girl could be too naught for her own good at times, but she had a heart of gold. Whenever she found something that delighted her, she would always make sure to bring it back to share with me and my mother.