The Lycan King's Fate Calling

Sylvia's POV:

"Why are you here?" I looked at him, my eyes burning with emotions. My heart was filled with joy that I safely hid from the rest of the world, including Rufus.

"What are you smiling for? You seem very happy." Rufus asked, arching his brows. He reached out his hand as if he wanted to touch my face but immediately stopped midway and looked at me as if nothing had happened.

For the first time, I realized how much I wanted to see Rufus. I touched my face and realized that my smile was even brighter now. However, a wave of bitterness washed over me in an instant. I seemed to be more interested in Rufus than I had imagined.

I stopped smiling and hurriedly changed the topic. "You haven't answered my question yet. Why did you want to meet me?"

"Should I have a reason to meet you?" Rufus seemed disgruntled. He pursed his lips and handed a delicate bag to me without saying a word.

I took it from him in a daze. "What's this?"

and see," Rufus said, lowering his head. He was dressed in formal attire today as if he had just

what I had just said and wondered if my tone was

be rude. You can come to see me whenever you want even if there is nothing serious to talk about. I just..." I couldn't clearly explain what I felt. After all, my mind

a thermos lunch box. My mouth watered as a delicious smell wafted in the air. Inside the box was a healthy, stomachnourishing soup. I looked

it every evening without fail," Rufus instructed. Then, he took off his suit jacket and wrapped it over my shoulders. "Didn't Maya pack

did. I came out in a hurry, so I forgot to wear one," I

Drink it quickly. I want to see you finish this entire bowl of soup." Although Rufus tried to sound bossy, I could see the

shift within me -- the seed that was deeply buried in my heart had

took a sip of the soup and moaned in appreciation. It not only tasted delicious but seemed to soothe my stomach as well. Food was indeed the best medicine in the world. Unable to resist the temptation anymore, I greedily gulped down the entire

you didn't have to come all the way here just to bring me soup." sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ

in a good mood. 'What

came to see you today