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.

lost my patience. "If you don't want to learn, you

at me, panic and fear evident in her eyes. "It's not that

notice that her face was pale, and beads

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

Let's continue," Sylvia croaked,

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

before nine!" Sylvia

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

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

only anxious and worried

me take a look at

found a

if I rest for a few days." Seeing the unhappiness on my face, Sylvia withdrew her

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