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.

want to learn, you don't have to force

Sylvia looked up at me, panic and fear

then did I notice that her face was

"Nothing. It's just a little hot." She averted her gaze and held my hand, gesturing for me to teach her. 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

Let's continue," Sylvia croaked, dropping her gaze to

me. "All right. I'm not going to continue until you tell me the truth. I have

have to go back to the dorm before nine!" Sylvia grabbed

Seeing her unwillingness to answer, I pushed her hand away and

looked like Sylvia wanted to follow me. But after taking a few steps, she fell to the

and worried for her. I quickly

take a

trouser and found

few days." Seeing the

that she was hiding something irked me. I was not only mad at her but with myself as well. If I had noticed sooner that something