Sylvia's POV:

When we returned to our living quarters, I didn't get a wink of sleep. Rufus however, soon drifted into dreamland. His face was lined with exhaustion. Too many incidents had taken place in the past few days, and he probably hadn't got a chance to rest properly.

I kissed his forehead lovingly and muttered his name, but he didn't stir.

He changed his position, but continued sleeping.

It looked like he was in a deep sleep.

I carefully unwrapped his arm from around my waist and quietly got out of bed to sit in the living room.

Dawn had already arrived. In three or four hours, Leonard would be buried.

on my neck, while Noreen's words kept running on

were destined to leave me. I was the reason for Rufus' curse on his back,

draw in a full breath. I slumped back heavily into the sofa, a sense of

I do? Who could help

away. I couldn't accept that Rufus would also die one day because of me. If one of us had to die, I would happily sacrifice myself for

be more positive. I think Noreen has done all these things just to break you down, so she could finally control you. Rufus' curse doesn't seem incurable," Yana comforted

say anything. I just stared at the two-inch long black card in my hand, which was engraved with golden runes. Noreen had thrust it into my hand before she left. She had also told me that if I ever needed her help, I could summon her by crumbling this

Rufus to wake up and go to the funeral

"Wait!"

"Remember to always stay by my side during the service." "Okay." I pasted a smile

solemn and grim. Leonard's death was undoubtedly one of the greatest losses

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