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

Your

professional, I couldn't help but smile

never hugged me like this before. Usually, he hugged me so tightly and passionately

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

that would've made

then, Ethan cleared his throat loudly. "Enough. You've been hugging for too long." Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ (ꜰind)ɴʘvel.nᴇt website on

burning. Rufus, on the other hand, let his arms drop

please proceed to the closing ceremony," Ethan announced, intending

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

around, wide-eyed, and looked

wait for him for a while. Then he turned to the judge and

There's something I'd like to announce." Rufus'

their seats, wondering what

eye. He seemed to have figured out what

but I couldn't