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."

the army quarters and reminded me that she

smile and watched her

to face a tough battle. I had 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 was not allowed into the army quarters, so she

and was careful to avoid everyone's notice as I headed to

but Rufus' office was on the top floor, while Blair's office

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

remained in the same place. I began to get anxious, afraid that I wouldn't be able to meet Blair

the building at

was so terrified that I hurriedly dropped into a crouch. Damn it! Didn't Rufus have to preside over a meeting for Ethan? What was he doing in

his watch in haste. Then a

his eyes turned in my direction. I quickly covered my face with my hands and crouched down, praying desperately to the Moon Goddess that he had

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