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 now." 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 wouldn't have met you." Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the

you anyway. The Moon Goddess brought you to me." Although Rufus was

him. "You are so good to

find that out?" Rufus snorted,

cuddled in the tub a 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 tortures-or worse- executes Ashley?" Judging from the scars all over Ashley's body, I could

take care of her." Rufus stroked my head and said

child. "I

worry. I'll find an opportunity to get the slave here tomorrow. But you

nodded obediently. "I'm sure

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

time. Since you've found a secret passage, I'll try to come with you after the full moon night,"

situation looked, as long as Rufus was with me, I felt as though I could conquer anything. He

warm and sweet. Touching 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. "What made you think

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