The Lycan King's Fate Calling

Sylvia's POV:

Since we were already going to the border tomorrow, Jerome decided to give us half a day off, allowing us to freely do whatever we wanted. I headed back to the army camp and filed an application for a leave. After that, I went to find Rufus in the royal palace.

As soon as I got to the palace, I was greeted by a busy scene.

Several servants politely addressed me, holding fresh flowers in their hands.

"Miss Todd, you're here. Prince Rufus is still in a meeting and hasn't come back yet."

"I see. I'll wait for him then. Thank you." I gave them a nod and left them to do their work.

The palace was lit brightly today and all the windows were wide open. Under the eave, an exquisite wind bell hung and swayed. Whenever a breeze rushed by, the bell made a pleasant sound that echoed through the bell.

I rocked the bell with my finger a couple times. Behind me, I noticed a dining cart pass by. It was stacked with freshly cleaned tableware and new scented candles. I assumed these were for the banquet tonight

I gladly offered my help, but the servants just looked at me strangely and refused, saying it was not appropriate for me to do such a thing and Rufus wouldn't be happy when he found out about it.

not to make things difficult for them anymore,

a while,

whisked me away into the walk-in

feel like a Christmas tree, I held up my hand and stopped him. "Enough jewelries. This is just a meal." Rufus frowned at my remark and thought

most of the shining things on me and then put a simple but elegant diamond bracelet

Rufus and I headed to the banquet hall and welcomed the guests--Leonard and Edwin. Edwin looked like he

made me break down. Rufus gently

a deep breath, hoping to

a coincidence! Just when Rufus and I agreed on the plan of getting a piece of Edwin's hair for the DNA test, he decided to get a buzz cut. I couldn't do anything about it now. Leonard and Rufus talked to

absent-mindedly. My eyes then wandered onto his

also do! However, Edwin hadn't touched his glass. I had

with him. "Mr. Edwin, it really is nice to meet

placed his knife down and smiled gently, bringing out his own bottle. "Sorry, but I'm actually allergic to alcohol. Do you

insides turn numb. How could I have not noticed

filled it with the tea from his bottle. He then raised his glass and nodded at me. "Miss Todd, you are as beautiful as