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."

Sylvia. You have me now." Rufus hugged me

on the lips. Then I 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 one single wrong step? Maybe I wouldn't have met you." Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Find_Nøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and

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

help but chuckle alongside him. "You

find that out?" Rufus snorted, pretending

"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 tell that

I hinted at him to take care of her." Rufus stroked my head and said in a helpless tone, "You were so

little child. "I

at me gently. "Don't worry. I'll find an opportunity to

obediently. "I'm sure I'll be

the wall.

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

matter how complicated a situation looked, as long as Rufus was with me, I felt as though

was 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

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