Warren’s every move was very serious this time, so I began to concentrate on dealing with him.
I hit him many times. It was such a good fight, and I was able to vent my anger on him. Warren didn’t show mercy on me either. He also hit me several times.
After our fight, we both lay on the grass, exhausted. Although there was no winner, we had a good time. It was already dark, and the night sky was full of twinkling stars. The cold night wind blew on me, taking away my bad mood.
When I thought of Rufus this time, I felt much calmer.
“The ball should have already started, right?” I muttered almost to myself, staring blankly at the sky.
Warren’s POV
When I saw Sylvia lie on the grass in silence, I followed her. I lay beside her, rested my hands on the back of my head, and looked at the vast starry sky. It had been a long time since I had such a good time. When I was still in the pack, I seldom met strong opponents. Alina was simply too delicate and she didn’t like fighting at all.
For the first time, I had a satisfying fight, and it made me so happy. I didn’t expect that one day, I would fight with a slave, a she-wolf who looked extremely thin and weak.
I turned my head and looked at Sylvia with complicated emotions in my heart. Her eyes were closed, and she seemed to be thinking about something. Watching her demure side face calmed me down inexplicably.
I never thought that a time would come that I would enjoy the moon and stars with Sylvia so peacefully. It turned out that the two of us could one day become frenemies who really appreciated each other.
I had to admit that Sylvia had really made great progress. In such a short time, she learned and withstood my every move. Now, I even felt that it was a little difficult to deal with her. I was afraid that I would be no match for her soon.
When I heard her whisper something about the ball, I sat up guiltily. If it weren’t for me, she would have been at the ball now.
Seeing the lonely look on Sylvia’s face, I couldn’t help feeling sorry for her. But I could only apologize to her.
She didn’t say anything. She just glanced at me quietly and then looked away again.
This made me even more confused. What was she thinking about? Many words crossed my mind, but none of them could break the current dull atmosphere.
“What’s your relationship with Prince Rufus? Do you like him?” As soon as these words came out of my mouth, I felt like slapping myself. I really shouldn’t have mentioned Prince Rufus.
Sylvia still didn’t say a word. She just looked indifferent, like a calm lake without any waves.
“It’s okay if you don’t want to answer. I shouldn’t have asked anyway.” I smiled awkwardly. When I tried to change the topic, Sylvia called out my name.
She sat up, pursed her lips, and smiled at me as if she didn’t mind my abruptness.
“My mother used to be Beta of our pack. She was strong and loyal, but she was framed. She was accused of killing our Alpha and Luna.” As she spoke, she looked at me with her eyes twinkling like stars. “That’s why I became a slave. Just like what you said that night, everyone should know their own place. I have long recognized my own place, as a slave.”
I felt like my heart suddenly twisted. I regretted saying those harsh words to her that night. But I didn’t know how to comfort her right now.
“After my mother was executed, my life was in dire straits…” Sylvia paused with an unreadable look on her face.
“It’s all over, Sylvia. Look at you now. You are getting better and better,” I said in a dry tone, trying to comfort her.
Sylvia shook her head and smiled. “Just when I thought my life would end up miserably, Prince Rufus came and pulled me out of the swamp of desperation. He brought me here and even gave me the chance to go to school. I can start over again and live a new life because of him. That’s why I am very grateful to him.”
“You’re grateful to him?” I asked in disbelief. When I heard that Sylvia was only grateful to Prince Rufus, my heartbeat went abnormally fast for no reason. I didn’t know why I even felt a little happy.
She didn’t answer me. But judging from the resolute expression on her face, I knew she was telling the truth.
I cleared my throat and was about to say something when a deep male voice suddenly sounded behind us.
I turned my head and saw Prince Rufus.
Rufus’ POV
After Maya informed me that Sylvia had left a message for me, I began looking for her everywhere. I was so worried that I began hyperventilating.
Finally, my racing heart gradually slowed when I saw Sylvia’s roommate, Flora. She told me that Sylvia’s leg had recovered, which made me feel a little relieved. However, I was confused. ‘Wasn’t her leg injury the reason why she couldn’t come to the ball?’
Countless guesses swarmed in my mind. Someone wore Sylvia’s dress and appeared on the ball. Moreover, Maya looked disheveled and anxious when she came to me. Obviously, someone was behind all this.
I broke into a cold sweat as I feared Sylvia might be in danger. I had never been this scared before.
Panic wracked my nerves.
“Rufus, go to the training ground. Flora just said that Sylvia was there,” Omar reminded me.
I took deep breaths and calmed down. I was so flustered that I didn’t hear what Flora had said.
After calming down, I went to the training ground.
My heart leaped to my throat the moment I stepped into the training ground. Sylvia and a man were lying on the ground, watching the stars.
‘Damn it! I had never gazed the sky with Sylvia. ‘ Not just that, the two were chatting happily.
Jealousy reared its ugly head. “Sylvia, what are you doing?” I growled.
Sylvia’s POV
“Sylvia.” I heard a familiar voice from a distance.
I thought I had an auditory hallucination.
“Sylvia.” I heard the voice again.
This time, I was sure it was really Rufus.
Rufus’ arrival made me feel guilty. Although I didn’t do anything inappropriate with Warren here, I still began to feel nervous.
I turned around and saw him standing at a distance, staring at me.
I immediately sprang up to my feet. The quick movement gave me a head rush, so I lost balance.
Warren reached out to help me up, but just as he was about to touch me, I saw Rufus’ jaw tighten, and his gaze grew sharper.
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