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.

thought that was all, but then he also

Your future is

the embrace was purely professional, I couldn't help but smile

he hugged me so tightly and passionately that I'd almost

gruffly. I played along and clapped him on the

that would've made us look

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

trial. Everyone, please proceed to the closing

before

and looked at him questioningly. "What's

a small smile and simply asked me to wait for him for

like to announce." Rufus'

to their seats, wondering

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

hunch, but I couldn't believe