Sylvia's POV:

I was a bit surprised, but before I could react, Layla quickened her pace until she was running right next to me.

"I know you! You're this year's soldier king," she said with a bright smile.

Whoever was given the rank of staff sergeant was also called the "soldier king"-the highest rank among soldiers. After this year's ranking ceremony, everyone discussed it in private.

I smiled stiffly. "I'm sorry I got you in trouble on our first meeting. You don't have to run with us, you know."

Layla chuckled, as if she didn't care so much about it. "It's fine. I was late anyway, so I deserve the punishment."

She was running really close to me. I could even hear her inhale clearly.

What the heck was wrong with me? I didn't know why, but Layla's voice was so pleasant that it made my heart beat faster.

I bit my lower lip, wondering why my heart was out of control.

got distracted from the path under my feet and tripped on a rock. Before I could hit the ground, Layla reacted quickly and wrapped her

was she trying to

ground in a heap until we slammed

senses, I found myself lying prone on top of Layla. My hands had

behind my back, I apologized to her, cheeks aflame with embarrassment. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to touch

Plus, Flora and I often wrestled

curved like crescent moons and she smiled at me warmly.

What on earth

I stared at her pretty face blankly. It wasn't until Layla called my name that I came back to

to the side

"What's on your mind?"

head adamantly, feeling more

approached me and whispered in a charming voice, "I've

as saucers and I

added, "You're just too

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255