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

Todd. Your

professional, I couldn't help but smile

hugged me so tightly and passionately that I'd

you, Prince Rufus," I said gruffly. I played along

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

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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

trial. Everyone, please proceed to the

attendants, but before I could step off the platform, Rufus

whirled around, wide-eyed, and looked at him questioningly. "What's

wait for him for a while. Then he

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

glances and returned to their seats, wondering what

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

but I couldn't believe it. It was just