Sylvia's POV:

When Rufus came to my rescue, I couldn't help but feel a little guilty.

I didn't expect Shawn would act so shamelessly, so I was startled and didn't get rid of him soon enough.

I rubbed the wrist he had gripped just now, wondering how I'd explain everything to Rufus. He was probably burning with jealousy now.

Shawn was like a deer caught in headlights, too scared to utter a word. Rufus glared at him murderously and didn't need to say a thing for Shawn to get the message. He staggered off and ran away as fast as he could, like a puppy with its tail between its legs. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Find ɴøᴠel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

When that insufferable Shawn was finally gone, I hurried to hold Rufus's hand. "Thanks for saving me, Rufus. Shawn is so annoying. I shouldn't have even met with him."

Rufus glanced at me coldly but didn't say anything. Instead, holding my hand, he walked forward, dragging me behind him.

I hurried to keep up with him and looked up at him embarrassedly. "So, when did you arrive?"

Rufus cast me a sidelong glance and smiled wryly. "How come I never knew that you had a childhood playmate who later became your destined mate? It turns out even the Moon Goddess was moved by your love."

heard everything! And it was all

I stammered nervously, quickly lowering my gaze. "Shawn didn't know what he was talking about. We just

"What?"

went wide as saucers and my heart leapt to my throat. Why did I say that? I was just

kids, Shawn was the only other child my age, so he was my only playmate. But our friendship only lasted

I quickly added, "And when I found out that Shawn was my mate, I didn't

felt stiffed. Frowning

for a while. I couldn't help but

suddenly leaned forward and tried to

darted around subconsciously, wondering if anyone was watching. But Rufus pulled me into his arms without

as he possibly could. His kiss was passionate and almost anxious, his tongue

breathe. I had to tug at

kiss was brief, all my doubts were banished from my

we hide?" Rufus gave me another peck, smoothed my hair,

made me feel shy and anxious, but happiness seemed to

could tell the whole

me happily and couldn't help but

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