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.

that was all, but then he also hugged

Your future is

the embrace was purely professional, I couldn't

so tightly and passionately that I'd almost suffocate.

said gruffly. I played

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

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withdrew my hands awkwardly. I could feel my ears burning. Rufus, on the other hand, let his arms drop to his side as though

today's trial. Everyone, please proceed to the closing ceremony," Ethan announced,

behind Ethan's attendants, but before I

and looked at

me to wait for him for a while. Then he turned

like

confused glances and returned to their seats, wondering what Rufus

from the corner of my eye. He seemed to have figured out what Rufus was about to say,

couldn't believe it.