Chapter 145 - Saving Her Cursed Lycan Prince

Her hand was so small and soft. It was like the marshmallows I ate when I was a child.

When I moved my fingers to also grip Flora’s hand, she had already let go of me.

I regretfully withdrew my hand and rubbed my fingertips. It seemed that her warmth was still there.

The sunlight was blocked by the trees, and a flock of white pigeons flew over my head. I was in a trance for a while. And when I came back to my senses, I realized Flora had already pulled me to a secluded place.

I looked at her helplessly, feeling a little funny. Although I knew that our relationship would be made public sooner or later, I didn’t expect that it would be in this way. When I thought of the gossip I had to face in the future, my head suddenly ached.

But this was the only way to protect Sylvia for the time being. And since it was all my fault, I had to take the responsibility, so it should be fine.

I sighed and gently rubbed Flora’s fluffy head. “Next time, before you do anything, at least discuss it with me first, okay?”

“I know what I did was wrong. I’m sorry, Warren. But everything will be fine soon,” Flora said and sighed. She looked helpless. But the way she beat her chest made me feel like she was a liar selling fake drugs on the street.

I walked forward and held her shoulders. “Forget about it already. Somehow, it was a good idea.”

Flora looked at me. This time, with tears in her eyes. “Thank you for being so understanding and considerate. Please be patient and continue to pretend as my boyfriend for the time being. Because if we break up too soon, it will only arouse everyone’s suspicion. Especially Sylvia, she is not that easy to fool. But don’t worry, I won’t pester you because of this. As soon as people stop talking about it, we’ll immediately break up.”

I didn’t react at once. My brain seemed to be struck by one hundred thousand volts of electricity. “What did you say? Pretend to be a couple? Break up soon?”

“Yes. After this matter subsides, we will find an excuse to break up peacefully. I’ll think of a valid reason later. We have to come up with a convincing one. How about I cheat on you because I fall in love with Harry?” As she spoke, Flora rubbed her chin, lost in thought. “Oh, no, it’s not possible. Harry is just an idiot. No one will believe I dump you for him.”

“Flora, are you kidding?” I asked in disbelief.

She raised her head and looked at me in surprise. “Of course, I’m serious! Didn’t you agree with me last night? Anyway, we have to fool the public for a while. And to avoid Sylvia from blaming herself, we also have to deceive even my friends. I just need you to cooperate with me. But don’t worry, I will repay you in the future.” Flora talked without giving me a chance to interrupt. Then she ran away without giving me a chance to refute.

Not only me but also Salt was struck dumb by her.

“Are we being prostituted for nothing? Damn! What’s the difference between her and a scumbag who just left after having sex with a woman? Oh wait, she’s worse! She still want to take advantage of us!”

My mind went blank, and strange emotions surged up in my chest. I wasn’t sure if it was anger or unwillingness. I thought that Flora and I were really together and even started planning our future. But she just told me that we were just pretending. Did I flatter myself too much?

I gritted my teeth and rushed forward, trying to catch up with her. I wanted to ask for an explanation. But at this time, my phone rang. It was my father, so I had to answer it first.

Before I could say anything, my father’s angry voice on the other end of the line erupted like a volcano.

“You disgraceful brat! Shame on you! Do you know that your sex scandal in the equipment room of the school has reached our home?”

“Father, I…”

“You shut up! Just answer my questions. Who is that she-wolf? Is she your mate?”

“Maybe she is…” As soon as I opened my mouth, I suddenly remembered what Flora had said just now. I felt frustrated, and my tone became erratic. “Or maybe not…”

“Damn you, bastard! What the hell are you talking about?” My father got even more furious, and his tone was terribly grumpy. If I were in front of him right now, he would have already slapped me to death. He made me feel like I was the most immoral and unfilial son in the world.

“I’ll go to the imperial palace with Alpha Leonard for the parade this time. I’ll definitely teach you a lesson when I see you there.” After saying this, my father hung up the phone.

I stood rooted to the spot, holding my phone gloomily. The anger in my mind eventually turned into a bitter smile.

Sylvia’s POV

Not long after I returned to my room, Rufus called me.

I sat down on the edge of the bed and answered the phone. “Flora and Warren are together,” I blurted.

Rufus didn’t sound surprised.

“Did you already know?” I asked curiously with one brow raised.

“I just heard, but the news should spread soon,” Rufus said nonchalantly.

I couldn’t help but sigh. “Never in my wildest dreams would I have expected those two to get together. They’re polar opposites!”

“I knew they’d get together,” Rufus countered. Aside from his voice, I could hear clattering tableware from the other end of the line.

Only then did it occur to me that it was still breakfast time. “Are you eating? You can call me when you’re finished with breakfast.”

“No need. I just finished.” As he spoke, I heard the sound of a chair moving across the floor. After a few seconds, the noise completely disappeared, leaving only the sound of his breathing. “I’m in the study now. I’ll talk to you first. Where were we just now?”

“How did you know that Warren and Flora would get together?” I asked in confusion, returning to the previous topic.

“That day, we went to the equipment room looking for you, but found Warren and Flora instead. They were disheveled, flushed and panting. And the look on their faces; there was just something more than shame and awkwardness. In fact, I was surprised that they didn’t announce it sooner. I suppose Blair helped them cover it up,” Rufus explained patiently.

“Am I the only one who didn’t see it coming? They were so weird today. Flora and Warren might truly love each other, but I still feel bad. After all, it was my fault.” I sighed, voicing out my uneasiness. “I’m worried that Flora’s just doing it for me.”

“I know how you feel. But no one can exactly explain love. Perhaps Flora and Warren secretly harbored feelings for each other even before that day. If so, then this was a good opportunity for them.” Rufus comforted me gently. “Now that things have come to this, the best you can do for Flora is thank her.”

I sank into the bed dejectedly. “I just hope that this matter dies down soon. I don’t want to involve anyone else.”

“Don’t worry, honey. I’m sure everyone’s attention will shift soon enough. Plus, I’ve already deleted all the posts regarding this matter. They will never be able to look back and check.” Rufus’ tone was so calm and confident that I felt inexplicably relieved.

“But who could be behind all this? Whoever drugged us and whoever posted it online should be one and the same.” I just couldn’t figure it out. “Actually, I was going to ask Warren about it this morning. But because of Flora, I didn’t get the chance yet.”

Rufus fell silent for a while. “We didn’t have a clue back then, but this time, whoever posted first on the forum was too careless and forgot to hide their IP address. We managed to trace them to the imperial palace.”

“The imperial palace?!” I practically shouted in shock. Sitting bolt upright, a thought suddenly occurred to me.

“Yes, the imperial palace. Also, the photos were obviously taken from inside the equipment room. But there’s no surveillance system in the equipment room, so it’s obvious that someone planted a camera beforehand. So you’re right. Whoever posted is the one behind it all.” Rufus analyzed the facts and came to a rudimentary conclusion.

“Rufus, I have a theory.” But I wasn’t too sure. Although the answer in my mind hadn’t been confirmed yet, I had a strong feeling about this.

“What is it?”

“Could it be Alina who’s behind all this?”

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