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.

I ate a spoonful of ice with grape jam although I didn't really

I asked as I looked at the tray. The food that Maya brought me was either sweet or

eat something

cake into small slices. The cake was big enough for at least four people to eat. I didn't want to waste it, so I warmly invited Maya to sit

flashed me a bright smile and ate the

happy. She had rarely

You look so

went to see Joanna. After all, everyone already knew that she

actually a woman! I was really surprised when they told me. Didn't Mr. Myers notice it?" Maya asked. I couldn't blame her, though.

her questions before I asked her about the recent situation of the palace. "Have you noticed anyone suspicious these days? Especially the people around the King and Queen." "Someone suspicious? Why do you ask, Miss Todd? Hadn't the

a small smile and comforted her. "Don't be afraid. I was just asking. The palace isn't as safe as before, so you should be more

people in the palace. If there's anything suspicious, I'll report to