The Lycan King's Fate Calling

Rufus' POV:

Sylvia's hands were cold. I frowned and clasped her palm tightly, hoping the warmth of my skin would seep into her body and make her feel better. She didn't know how to take care of herself. The wind was strong outside, but she was only wearing a thin coat.

She was lowering her head the entire time, like a scared turtle, ready to retreat to its shell at any time. Looking at her fluffy head, I felt a little helpless. 'Why was she so afraid of me?' She didn't even dare to look me in the eye.

"Chest out. Don't hunch. Look straight ahead. Your gaze shouldn't drop to the floor," I said in a low voice.

But Sylvia didn't respond. She was absentminded the entire time. She didn't return to her senses until I gently nudged her.

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Sylvia was in a daze the entire time. She responded to me slowly like a puppet. I pursed my lips and looked at her, feeling unhappy. It seemed like she didn't want to stay with me.

Her cursory behavior made me think she didn't want to attend the ball with me.

patience. "If you don't want

and fear evident in her eyes. "It's not that I

did I notice that her face was

I had an inkling that she was trying to hide something. I grabbed her hand and stared into her eyes. "Sylvia, I know you are lying. Are you hiding something from

Sylvia croaked, dropping her

continue until you tell me the truth. I have this whole night

back to the dorm before nine!" Sylvia

and looked at her. Seeing her unwillingness to answer, I pushed her

follow me. But after taking a few steps, she fell to the floor

anger disappeared. I was only anxious and worried for her. I quickly ran

a

found a thick bandage wrapped

I rest for a few

she was hiding something irked me. I