The Lycan King's Fate Calling

Sylvia's POV:

To make it appear as though I was utterly upset, I purposefully paced back and forth across the room and touched nothing from the small tea table, which was full of my favorite desserts.

I made a mournful face as I touched my baby bump.

At this time, Maya walked in, set down the fresh sheet in her hand, and asked, "What's wrong, Miss Todd? You seem to be in a bad mood."

"Nothing," I answered weakly.

It was raining cats and dogs outside today, and Harry didn't come to make trouble again, so the weather might have been a factor for that. Meanwhile, Rufus went to the city hall to preside over some important meetings, and he might come back very late.

Maya didn't leave. She walked up to me and asked gingerly, "Miss Todd, are you affected by the rumors circulating in the palace?"

reaction and asked, "Have

Maya nodded cautiously.

to sit on the sofa. "Tell me more. Has

the lycan king. They also said that you did all these for your sake, so Prince Rufus could ascend the throne and you could be the new queen. Despite Prince Rufus' best efforts to silence such a rumor, it is still being discussed among the

hearing what she said, I fell silent and pulled a long

in a flurry of lightning and a

the fireplace kept the room warm. Maya

they won't dare to gossip about you anymore." I felt sad as I gently caressed Maya's bruised arm. I said softly, "Thank you, Maya. Since I entered the palace, you have been protecting me like a guardian angel. I

you don't have to be so polite and formal to me. I should look out for you since I am older than

put a comforting hand on her shoulder. "I always remember your kindness.

I first came to the imperial capital, I was afraid of getting hurt, so I was always vigilant and never let my guard down. It was her presence that helped me better adapt to

I would always be grateful to

this she-wolf standing in front of me really