The Lycan King's Fate Calling

Sylvia's POV:

Today, I woke up with Rufus as usual and had breakfast, after which I kissed him goodbye and sent him on his way.

I waited for half an hour after he left, and then immediately ran to my room and gathered a few belongings. I went downstairs calmly, as if it was just another ordinary day. "Maya, I have to go to the army." Holding a vase in one hand and a duster in the other, Maya paused and eyed me strangely. "Miss Todd, why do you suddenly want to go to the army? Didn't Prince Rufus suspend your daily training and missions in the army last week?"

Thanks to my pregnancy, Rufus was taking extra precautions. A few days ago, he stopped all my army-related activities for my safety.

"Some details of the previous border missions need to be investigated by the army," I explained quietly.

Maya looked a little worried. "They won't make you do any physical activities, will they?"

I didn't know if I should laugh or cry. "No, it's just a simple talk with no training involved. I promise I won't do anything dangerous."

me to the gate of the army quarters and reminded me that she would be here to pick me up later when

with a smile and watched her

come to the army quarters to get away from Maya. Under Rufus' instructions, she had been keeping a strict watch on me over these past few days. She

around. I put my hat on and was careful to avoid everyone's notice as I headed to Blair's

offices were located in the same building, but Rufus' office was on the

that was far away from the building. Rufus' men were chatting with someone at the

same place. I began to get anxious, afraid that I wouldn't be able

Rufus exited the building at this

Damn it! Didn't Rufus have to preside over a meeting for Ethan? What was he

at the entrance while glancing at his watch

look, but unexpectedly, Rufus seemed to notice the movement and his eyes turned in my direction. I quickly covered my face with my hands and crouched down, praying desperately to the Moon Goddess that