The Lycan King's Fate Calling

Sylvia's POV:

I was so nervous that my palms were sweating.

I didn't dare to look up at Rufus.

He took the medal from a soldier and calmly put it around my neck.

My body went stiff at his touch and I held my breath. Although I was nervous, I was a little excited, too. I actually got the thing that I never thought I'd have. I wanted to pinch myself, wondering if I was dreaming.

So I did. I pinched my finger hard and felt the pain. No, I wasn't dreaming.

Subconsciously, I raised my head. My eyes met Rufus'. He was looking at me intently, a hint of a smile playing at his lips.

I almost couldn't control my emotions. There was a lot I wanted to say to him in that moment. But in front of so many people, I could only shake hands with Rufus briskly.

Rufus was also very serious. He shook my hand firmly before finally letting go.

all, but then he also hugged

Todd. Your

purely professional, I couldn't help

this before. Usually, he hugged me so tightly and passionately that I'd

said gruffly. I played along and clapped him on the

in such a way that would've made us look like more than

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the other hand, let his arms drop to his side as though nothing

Everyone, please proceed to the closing

behind Ethan's attendants, but before I could step

wide-eyed, and looked at him questioningly.

asked me to wait for him

something I'd like to announce." Rufus' deep voice boomed through the

confused glances and returned to their seats, wondering what Rufus had to

He seemed to have figured out what Rufus was about to say,

a hunch, but I couldn't believe it. It was just