The Lycan King's Fate Calling

Rufus' POV:

Sylvia's words left me at a loss. It made my heart ache. I knew my possessiveness would sometimes make her think I wasn't giving her any sense of freedom, so I had been trying my best to restrain myself. I didn't want to frighten her.

But even after all my efforts, it still didn't work.

I slowly let go of her hand and looked down. "I'm sorry..."

Sylvia lowered her head as well and simply went silent.

My heart ached when I saw her like that. I kept silent for a while too until I decided to compromise.

"Let's go. I'll walk you back to your dormitory."

I didn't look back and simply went ahead. Although I wasn't looking at her, the sound of her footsteps let me know that she was following me at a distance.

I felt terrible, but I didn't want to take her back to the palace by force like I did before. I was afraid of the possibility that she would hate me more.

silent until we arrived at the

happens..." I paused

grasped the edge of my shirt, causing me to stop

Sylvia looked down and slowly clenched her hand into a fist while she tugged on my shirt. It seemed as if she was afraid

tried to hold back her tears. When she looked up at me, her cheeks were stained with tears. I could tell by the look in her eyes that she felt guilty. "I didn't mean to

began sobbing, causing her words to be almost incomprehensible. She probably

a step forward and raised her chin before leaning over for

misunderstandings and unspoken

by loosening her grip on my shirt and closing her eyes

broke the kiss and gently wiped the tears off

a bad mood recently, and I just want to be alone." "I understand, baby," I said as I kissed her forehead. It was normal for her to be like that. So many things had happened recently, and I would have

for a while before reluctantly backing away

stroked her hair gently

her room was on. I stood there for

I couldn't help but feel