The Lycan King's Fate Calling

Sylvia's POV:

In the afternoon, I attended Leonard's class, as usual.

But my mind was still a mess. I had no idea how to tell Leonard that I was to leave on a mission.

My training suffered as a result.

Leonard, who could keenly sense that my mind was elsewhere, naturally got angry. He slammed me to the ground and muttered, "Get out of here if you don't want to train. Don't you dare waste my time."

All the air got knocked out of my lungs, so I was forced to come to my senses. I quickly stood up and bowed apologetically. "I'm sorry. There's just something that's been bothering me."

Leonard snorted and spat, "You should learn to control your emotions. If you can't hide what's in your heart, you'll be taken advantage of."

I lowered my head humbly, wondering how I'd

that I had something to say, so

Leonard the truth: that I had to leave in a few days and consequently couldn't train with him. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Findɴovel.ɴet

said that I needed to go on this mission to help a very important

nervously. After all, I had previously begged Leonard to give me a chance and promised him that I'd do my best

while, he finally sighed

solemnly. "I'm

a while then suddenly stretched out his hand. I flinched and stepped back instinctively, thinking that he was trying

you need to

whole body went stiff, ready to spring into action if need be. I didn't dare to move for fear that this was all just a trick. This was the first time that an elder had touched my head dotingly. "Even I have to admit that I've been too strict with you. But it's because I had high expectations for you." Leonard withdrew his hand and sighed. "I honestly think that you will surpass me someday. So Sylvia, stick to your principles. You'll definitely reach great heights." I felt a lump in my throat. "What made you say that? You talk as

burst into tears as soon as I finished my sentence. Stunned, Leonard was at a loss for words. "Little girl, why on earth are you