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

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

and wanted to eat something warm and salty,

into small slices. The cake was big enough for

Maya flashed me a bright smile and ate the

She had rarely talked

have you been, Miss Todd? You look so tired today," Maya

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

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. There was no way anyone would

Why do you ask, Miss Todd?

asking. The palace isn't as

eye on other people in the palace.