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 to learn, you

was angry, Sylvia looked up at me, panic and fear evident

face was pale, and

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 you hiding something from

please don't ask. Let's continue," Sylvia croaked, dropping her gaze to the

until you tell me the truth. I

to the dorm before nine!"

Seeing her unwillingness to answer, I pushed

steps, she fell to the floor and held her

anxious and worried for her.

take a look

and found a thick bandage wrapped around her

by accident. I'll get better if I rest for a few days." Seeing the unhappiness

only got scratched?" I narrowed my eyes and studied her face. The fact that she was hiding something irked me. I was not only mad at her but with myself as well. If I had noticed