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."

past, Sylvia. You have me now."

was fate. Maybe it was love at first sight." Stroking my waist, Rufus' gaze softened and he said affectionately, "So, we're redeeming each

chuckled. "Impossible, Sylvia. I would've found you anyway. The Moon Goddess brought you to me." Although Rufus was usually aloof and quiet, he was actually quite the

alongside him. "You are so good

find that out?" Rufus snorted, pretending

messed up your plan tonight. What if Geoffrey tortures-or worse- executes Ashley?" Judging from the scars all over Ashley's body, I could

I hinted at him to take care of her." Rufus stroked my head and

a little child. "I was just jealous,

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

nodded obediently. "I'm sure I'll be

we had seen outside the wall.

here for about two more weeks. Take your time. Since you've found a secret passage, I'll try to come with you after the full moon

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

Rufus' perfectly chiseled abs, I murmured, "What do you think I should do? I think John is gay and Harry seems to be a little bent by him." Rufus raised his eyebrows with great interest.

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