Sylvia's POV:

After another round of sex, Rufus and I took a warm bath-for real this time.

I leaned against Rufus' chest under the shower head, lost in thought.

What happened tonight was so strange that I still couldn't wrap my head around it.

Rufus kissed me on the forehead and murmured, "What's on your mind?"

"This pack." I raised my head to look at Rufus. "I feel like we've gotten ourselves involved into a complicated maze."

"Well then, we can always find the exit," Rufus said softly.

When I thought about the boy who lived in the sewer, I couldn't help but sigh. I told Rufus what had happened outside the wall tonight. "Seeing Felix and his home reminded me of my dark past... The endless curses and humiliation... I was always hungry. I knew nothing but suffering back then."

in the past, Sylvia. You have me now." Rufus hugged

touched the tip of his nose with mine and smiled. "I can't help but feel that this was fate. Maybe it was love at first sight." Stroking my waist, Rufus' gaze softened and he said affectionately, "So, we're redeeming each other?" "Sort of." I chuckled and leaned against his chest again. "I don't even want to think back the path I had taken. What if I took

you to me." Although Rufus was usually aloof and

but chuckle alongside him. "You are so

that out?" Rufus snorted,

little longer when I suddenly thought of the vampire slave. Looking at Rufus nervously, I said, "I messed up your plan tonight. What if Geoffrey

take care of her." Rufus stroked my head and said in a helpless tone,

little child. "I

at me gently. "Don't worry. I'll find an opportunity to get the slave here tomorrow. But you have to

obediently. "I'm

talk about what we had seen outside the wall. "Unfortunately, we didn't get much

here for about two more weeks. Take your time. Since you've found a secret passage, I'll try

was with me, I felt as though I could conquer anything. He was so strong and reliable, like a shelter that protected me from whatever hurled

think John is gay and Harry seems to be a little bent by him." Rufus raised

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