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.

we do to deserve this? Why did fate have to play such a cruel trick

heart out. Once again, I had made up my mind to leave Rufus as soon

and stared at the ceiling. I felt dull, and

just awake and got up from the bed as if nothing

I had been making breakfast for him recently. For some reason, I felt satisfied whenever I see him eat the food

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

wiped his mouth and told me

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

first time to preside over the court meeting for my father, but I'll

going to be busy that day, I felt relieved. He wouldn't even be able to spare time to have dinner

"That doesn't matter. I'll wait for you no matter how late you are. If you're going to be busy that day, we can always go to the restaurant another time. Your work is more important.

looked at me affectionately before saying, "Alright. I'll go with you

"Okay!"

to the city hall, and I went to the