The Lycan King's Fate Calling

Sylvia's POV:

When I arrived at the banquet hall again, it felt like a lifetime had passed. The bright lights, people dressed in gorgeous clothes, and the array of wine and food took me back in time. Everything looked familiar.

I still couldn't forget the cold gazes and the rude remarks I had endured in this place. It still made my scalp tingle.

A shiver ran down my spine. Although I seemed confident in front of Rufus, I was still trembling with fear.

I would be lying if I said wasn't afraid of Laura. After all, she was Rufus' mother and the queen of the empire.

Just then, Rufus pinched my palm, snapping me back to my senses. "What's wrong?" I asked, looking up at him. "She is walking toward us," Rufus reminded.

I immediately straightened my posture and forced a confident smile, trying to look noble and elegant.

Laura was still elegant and beautiful, but it looked like she had lost weight.

a serious illness after Alina left and she didn't get better until

in a polite greeting. Unexpectedly, Laura took my

a family dinner tonight. Don' be too formal or

shock. I never expected Laura to talk to me. I thought she would ignore me

dining table. She was talking to me like I

down at my clothes and smiled.

I know most of you young people prefer coffee, but it's good to consume tea occasionally." Laura smiled and slid the teacup toward me. Then, she turned around and sat in the opposite chair.

be gentle or deliberately try making things difficult for me. Her every word and every smile seemed genuine. The harmonious interaction surprised me. I was still in shock

a sip of tea. We

was as happy

He wasn't in his traditional, multi-layered robe, but was wearing a casual shirt and a pair of trousers like an

was in a good mood and was talking to Rufus

Laura took the fried

you not to eat oily food," Laura grunted, leaving no chance for Ethan to

if he wanted to protest. But considering