The Lycan King's Fate Calling

Sylvia's POV:

It was late at night, and the streets were mostly empty.

Still, in order not to draw any unnecessary attention, Harry and I took a secluded path. About half an hour later, we drew near the imperial palace and finally slowed down a little to catch our breaths. I turned to check Rufus' condition. He was still asleep.

Harry glanced at me questioningly and asked in confusion, "What's wrong with Prince Rufus? Did Noreen put him under a curse?"

"No, it's a long story. I'll explain everything later." I sighed helplessly. Now it was my turn to ask him a question. "Why'd you suddenly show up?" Embarrassed, Harry scratched his head and faltered. "You... You've been avoiding me the past few days, and there's a rumor going around that Joanna will be executed. I grew restless so I've been snooping around. Earlier, I saw soldiers escorting the prisoners out of the palace. I thought Joanna was one of them, so I followed them."

"Without you, I wouldn't have escaped from Noreen so easily." I looked at Harry gratefully. If it weren't for him, Noreen might've successfully taken me away. sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FɪndNøvel.ɴᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

what friends are for, right? No need to thank me." Harry patted his puffed-out chest and

by his kindness. "Don't worry. I've figured

serious? Oh, my God! That's

"Joanna will come back safe and sound, so stop worrying about

you

it turned slightly blue. Startled, I hurriedly called his name. "Rufus! Rufus,

spurted out of his mouth. His eyes popped open and he called me in a panic, and then he closed his eyes

spit out blood?" I was scared out of my wits. I took out a handkerchief and tried to wipe the blood off Rufus' face and then pulled his collar to check on him again.

quickly and held my hand to calm me down. "Deep breaths, Sylvia.

Harry's words jolted me

by the guards. When they saw the weak and pale Rufus, they panicked and said that they