The Lycan King's Fate Calling

Sylvia's POV:

Rufus went to investigate the case, and I went back to his palace. I stayed in my room the whole time and didn't plan on going anywhere.

Everyone in the imperial palace was worried about Ethan's condition after the accident. It wasn't the right time for me to do anything reckless except for waiting patiently for Rufus to come back.

Still, I felt very uneasy as I lay on the rocking chair and recalled what Joanna told me. I couldn't help but feel like I had missed something.

Just then, I heard a knock on the door. It was Maya, and she came to bring me some food.

I touched my stomach, realizing that I hadn't eaten anything for almost an entire day. I was really hungry.

I stood up and sat at the table, wanting to see what Maya made for me. However, I didn't expect her to give me shaved ice. It was my favorite grape flavor, but the weather was getting cold, and I didn't want to eat something cold in a chilly weather.

this, Maya would be sad. Thus, I ate a spoonful of

I asked as I looked at the tray. The

was hungry and wanted to eat

small slices. The cake was big enough for at least four people to eat. I didn't want to waste it,

Todd," Maya flashed me a bright smile and ate the

was also very happy. She had rarely talked to me since our last

Miss Todd? You look so

sighed and told her that I went to see Joanna. After all, everyone already knew that she had assassinated the

it?" Maya asked. I couldn't blame her, though. There

days? Especially the people around the King and Queen." "Someone suspicious? Why do you ask, Miss Todd? Hadn't the murderer already been caught? Did

flashed her a small smile and comforted her. "Don't be afraid. I was just asking. The palace isn't as

keep an eye on other people in the palace.