The Lycan King's Fate Calling

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."

You have me

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 one single wrong step? Maybe I

Although Rufus was usually aloof and quiet,

but chuckle alongside him. "You

that out?" Rufus snorted,

suddenly thought of the vampire slave. Looking at Rufus nervously, I said, "I messed up your plan tonight. What if Geoffrey tortures-or worse-

Rufus stroked my head and said in a helpless tone, "You were

like a little child. "I

to get the slave here tomorrow. But you

obediently. "I'm sure I'll be

about what we had seen outside the wall. "Unfortunately,

two more weeks. Take your time. Since you've found

as though I could conquer anything. He was so strong and reliable, like a

perfectly chiseled abs, I murmured, "What do you think I should do? I think John is gay and Harry seems to be a