The Lycan King's Fate Calling

Sylvia's POV:

When I woke up from my dream, cold sweat had already accumulated on my forehead. The horrible scene had been imprinted in my mind, which made me unable to snap out of it for quite a while.

Rufus didn't wake up, but he was holding me in his arms-comforting me with his warmth.

When I saw him sleeping so peacefully, I felt tears well up in my eyes.

I really didn't want to leave him, but if I stay, he would die.

If it wouldn't end well whether I stay or not, I would choose to leave and let myself suffer alone. At least in that case, Rufus would have a chance to live.

I wiped the tears that had accumulated in the corners of my eyes. Then, I got out of the bed to check Rufus' back. His body was well-built, but I couldn't appreciate much of his features, especially now that half of his back was covered with the ominous black thorn.

My heart sank at the sight of the curse.

to deserve this? Why did fate have to play

knew it, I sobbed my heart out. Once again, I had made up my mind to leave Rufus as soon as possible. sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ

arms and stared at the ceiling. I felt dull, and because of that, I couldn't sleep throughout

up, I pretended to be just awake and got up

him recently. For some reason, I felt satisfied whenever I see

and sauce on his plate, I asked, "Do you have any plans for the next few days? Are you going to be busy? There's a newly opened restaurant in town, and I heard it's for couples. I've been thinking of going there with you for quite some time now, and I was wondering if you'd be

and fork down as he wiped his mouth and told me his schedule in detail. Then, he asked, "When do you want to go

tilted my head to the side and thought for a while. "How

because it'll be my first time to preside over the court meeting for my father, but I'll try my best to come back home as soon

to be busy that day, I felt relieved. He wouldn't even be able to spare time to have dinner with me, and that alone indicated he'd be busier than before. Maybe I could pull

If you're going to be busy that day, we can always go to the restaurant another time. Your work is more important. You can just

"Alright. I'll go with you

"Okay!"

after breakfast. He went to the city hall,