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.

a spoonful of ice with grape jam

there anything savory?" I asked as I looked at the tray. The

was hungry and wanted to eat something warm

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

me

had rarely talked to me since our last

Miss Todd? You look so tired today," Maya curiously

told her that I went to see Joanna. After all, everyone already knew

they told me. Didn't Mr. Myers notice it?" Maya asked. I couldn't blame her, though. There was no way anyone would be able to turn a blind

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 murderer already been caught? Did she have an accomplice?" Maya gave me a bewildered look. It didn't seem like she was in the mood to

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

keep an eye on other people