But I knew that Geoffrey would have his guard up against me now. Although he’d be respectful to me on the surface, he’d definitely send his men to keep an eye on me. So I couldn’t take any action. I could only hope that Sylvia would investigate the matter in secret for me.
At the beginning of the banquet, I had given Sylvia some hints. She was a smart girl. Hopefully, she’d understand my cryptic messages.
There was nothing more I could glean from Geoffrey. I could only wait until after I met with Sylvia tomorrow to know what she had found and discuss our next move.
Not wanting to waste another second with this old scumbag, I stood up from my seat and walked out of the banquet hall.
But Geoffrey and a group of werewolves followed me. Geoffrey even said he’d escort me back to my room.
I sneered internally. Was he planning to monitor me himself?
Geoffrey didn’t leave until he saw me enter my room with his own eyes.
There was no light on in the room. Sitting on the sofa in the dark, I mulled over what I had seen in the Red Maple Pack, and my mind gradually became clear.
My wolf, Omar, suddenly burst into laughter. “Rufus, I’m relieved.”
I didn’t say a word. I closed my eyes and just listened to Omar’s nagging.
“I can’t believe that you’ve finally learned how to use tactics. You’re getting wiser and wiser, my friend. Before, you used to deal with things through sheer brute force. You’re gradually becoming more qualified to be a king. I’m proud of you, Rufus.”
I opened my eyes, Omar’s words echoing in my mind. With a bitter smile, I replied, “I’ve known how to use tactics before, but I just felt that life was hopeless and I didn’t want to fight for anything. But since I talked with my father, I have decided to take responsibility. No matter who takes control of the empire in the future, I won’t let this country go down a path of destruction.”
Just then, there was a knock on the door. I could smell Sylvia’s scent from outside.
Frowning slightly, I was confused. Why was Sylvia still here? Didn’t she get my hints?
Rufus’ POV
I opened the door and sure enough, Sylvia was standing outside.
She was holding a bottle of red wine and two glasses, looking at me with a smile.
I let her into the room. Although I was a little surprised, I was still happy to see her charming smile. “What brings you here, honey?”
Sylvia put the wine and the glasses down then turned around to hug me. With a smile on her beautiful face, she batted her eyelashes and said, “Nothing. I just missed you.”
I leaned my forehead against hers and sighed. “I thought you’d get my hints.”
Sylvia was stunned. She looked at me blankly and blinked in confusion, as if she had no idea what I was talking about.
Her reaction made me feel a little strange. “What’s wrong?”
Sylvia shook her head and stared at me with her big clear eyes. Pouting like a child, she asked, “But, Rufus, didn’t you miss me?”
I smiled and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. “Why are you so clingy today?”
“Maybe because I got nervous in such a strange place.” Sylvia leaned her head on my shoulder and sighed sadly. “Rufus, are you mad at me because I came to you without your permission?”
“No. Don’t be silly.” I chuckled. In that moment, I found myself wishing that Sylvia could rely on me more.
Sylvia raised her head and stuck out her lower lip. “Do you want a drink?”
Without waiting for my answer, she turned around and poured two glasses of wine on the table. “I stole them from the banquet. I wanted to have a little wine so that I could fall asleep faster.”
“We still have work to take care of tomorrow. So no more drinking tonight.” I couldn’t help but frown. Why was Sylvia acting unusually active tonight?
“We’ll only have a little. It’ll be fine.” Sylvia raised her glass and took a sip. Then, she immediately wrinkled her nose. “It’s a little bitter. Here, taste it.”
As she spoke, she put the glass close to my lips. However, she suddenly lost her balance and spilled half the contents of the glass onto my clothes. My thin shirt was drenched in red wine.
Sylvia quickly put down the glass and fetched some tissue to wipe my shirt. “You’re soaked! How about you just take it off?”
Before she could reach for the hem of my shirt, I grabbed her hands and stared at her. “You are seducing me, Sylvia.”
Sylvia chuckled and leaned against my chest submissively, her hot breath faintly brushing against my collarbone.
“You’re different tonight, Sylvia,” I said in a low hoarse voice.
Sylvia smiled and wrapped her arms around my neck. Her body rubbed against mine like a seductive snake. “Do you like it?”
I didn’t say anything. I just stared at her red lips longingly and felt restless.
“Do you feel anything strange?” I asked Omar internally.
“A little,” he admitted. Omar was clearly also confused. “Perhaps it’s because Sylvia got drunk at the banquet. Maybe that’s why she’s acting weird.”
“Do you think so? But at the banquet, I kept a watchful eye on her. I didn’t see her drink any alcohol.”
Sylvia couldn’t hold her drink, so I had told her not to drink outside except when she was with me.
“Could she have drank with Flora and the others after the banquet?” Omar posited. “But she has Sylvia’s scent. You must be overthinking. Who would be so bold as to pretend to be Sylvia to seduce you? That’d be a death sentence!” I lowered my head to look into Sylvia’s eyes. She clung to my body and stared at me with lustful eyes.
The restlessness in my heart was getting more and more uncontrollable.
“I want it. Give it to me.” Sylvia’s red lips parted and she gently pushed me backward.
I didn’t resist and fell on the bed behind me.
Sylvia’s POV
The five of us slipped out successfully and made it to the foot of the huge wall.
The buildings near the wall looked quite different from the prosperous city center. Simply put, they were all a little shabby.
Even the streetlights flickered and were dim, and broken electric poles were lying on the side of the road, looking desolate.
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