The Lycan King's Fate Calling

Rufus' POV:

I ordered my private soldiers to secretly investigate what Sylvia had done after she left the palace today.

In less than an hour, one of my subordinates came back to report the result of the investigation.

"Miss Todd went to the black market to see Murray during the day. We don't know exactly what they had talked about because when we went there, Murray wasn't in the cottage. However, our people have taken photos of Miss Todd in the black market," my subordinate said before handing me a sealed envelope.

I took the envelope and put it on the table. Then, I ordered my subordinate to leave.

I stood up and poured myself a glass of whiskey. I didn't open the sealed envelope immediately and just looked at it for some time.

While I was lost in thought, I heard someone knock on the door before saying, "Prince Rufus, it's me, Maya. I'm here to bring you something to eat." S~ᴇaʀᴄh the FɪndNøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

I tiredly rubbed the bridge of my nose. My

went inside, she carefully put a tray on the table. There was a bowl of soup and a few

haven't eaten anything for today. Please at least have some soup," Maya persuaded in a low

tapping the cup with my index finger from time to time. I tried to calm myself down, but I couldn't bring myself to do so. I became

put down the tray. She just stood in front

"Is there anything else you need to tell

You look really troubled. Is it because of Miss Todd?" Maya tentatively

thin line and went silent for a while. "Is there

good mood. She's been having a good appetite recently. One thing she enjoys the most right now is talking to the baby. She always rubs her belly and says things like, 'Mommy loves you, and daddy

laughed, and

for you. She told me that it was almost autumn and that she should prepare some thick clothes for you to wear. I know things like these should be done by the servants, but Miss Todd

it, there is indeed something that seems very strange..." Maya trailed off as she gave me