The Lycan King's Fate Calling

Sylvia's POV:

Rufus' expression darkened. After a moment of silence, he murmured, "That's what I'm afraid of."

Moreover, according to what Rufus had been telling me, dark witches were unpredictable and the clues they left behind might not be part of their tricks.

"The spies we sent out found traces of Noreen in the border area. I've sent more men to join the search. There's really nothing we can do but wait. I'm hoping our efforts will be met with good news." Rufus let out a long sigh. "As for the black market, I'll ask witches who have been known to cooperate with the royal family if they can help."

"Yes, I suppose that's all we can do." I lowered my head, feeling a little powerless.

Just then, some doctors came in to conduct another round of exams on Blair, hoping that there'd be a medical miracle.

Rufus and I stood aside and watched as the doctors drew Blair's blood. Looking at Blair's lifeless face, both Rufus and I couldn't help but feel bad. After all, he was fine just a few days ago. "Rufus, don't you think it's strange?" Staring at the wound on Blair's face, I had a gut feeling that something was off.

"What do you mean?"

up and left her traces? If Noreen is such a powerful dark witch, how could she make such a stupid mistake?" I turned

slightly and lowered his voice. "Truth be told, I've also found it a bit strange. But my priority is to save Blair, so I haven't been able to give it too much thought. Any clue, even if it might be a trap, should be

feel right, Rufus," I said worriedly, squeezing Rufus's

of the blue. Rufus and Ethan had been looking for her for years but couldn't find a single trace. Why would

It must've been premeditated.

do with Noreen.

years

make my mother crazy. But when he was confronted about it, Mateo didn't seem to have known about the

that the mechanism was not set up by

thought crossed my mind, a chill ran down

between Mateo and Noreen, but it's too late now." Rufus pursed his lips and shook his

I knew how he felt. I felt

to do with Noreen, it was useless, because Mateo had been executed

to kill Mateo so soon?" I closed my eyes and pressed my fingers against my aching

night, when Rufus called me and told me about the execution, I'm not going to lie; I felt relieved. Little did I know