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

Todd. Your future is

purely professional, I couldn't help

so tightly

I said gruffly. I played along and clapped him on the

such a way that would've made us look like

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hands awkwardly. I could feel my ears burning. Rufus, on the other hand, let his arms drop to his side as though nothing had happened. He straightened his collar and nodded at Ethan

Everyone, please proceed to the closing ceremony,"

about to follow behind Ethan's attendants, but before I could step off the platform, Rufus stopped me

whirled around, wide-eyed, and looked

a small smile and simply asked me to wait for him for a while. Then he turned to the

a moment, everyone. There's something I'd like to announce."

and returned to their seats, wondering what Rufus had to

Ethan's face darken from the corner of my eye. He seemed to have figured out what

but I couldn't believe it.