The Lycan King's Fate Calling

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

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

"What?"

to my throat. Why did I

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

breath. But I quickly added, "And when I found out that Shawn was my mate, I didn't hesitate to refuse him! You're the only

was met with silence, I was the one who felt

anything but stared at me for a while. I couldn't help but

Rufus suddenly leaned forward and tried

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

and he held me as close as he possibly

to tug at Rufus's sleeve before he finally let go

all my doubts were banished from my

gave me another peck, smoothed my hair,

made me feel shy and anxious, but happiness seemed to overpower all

could tell the whole

man next to me happily and couldn't help but feel hopeful