The Lycan King's Fate Calling novel Chapter 348

Sylvia's POV:

I was so nervous that my palms were sweating.

I didn't dare to look up at Rufus.

He took the medal from a soldier and calmly put it around my neck.

My body went stiff at his touch and I held my breath. Although I was nervous, I was a little excited, too. I actually got the thing that I never thought I'd have. I wanted to pinch myself, wondering if I was dreaming.

So I did. I pinched my finger hard and felt the pain. No, I wasn't dreaming.

Subconsciously, I raised my head. My eyes met Rufus'. He was looking at me intently, a hint of a smile playing at his lips.

I almost couldn't control my emotions. There was a lot I wanted to say to him in that moment. But in front of so many people, I could only shake hands with Rufus briskly.

Rufus was also very serious. He shook my hand firmly before finally letting go.

I thought that was all, but then he also hugged me.

"Congratulations, Todd. Your future is bright."

Although the embrace was purely professional, I couldn't help but smile sardonically.

He had never hugged me like this before. Usually, he hugged me so tightly and passionately that I'd almost suffocate. But now, he pretended to be abstinent.

"Thank you, Prince Rufus," I said gruffly. I played along and clapped him on the back.

We didn't dare move in such a way that would've made us look like more than just a superior and a subordinate.

Even then, Ethan cleared his throat loudly. "Enough. You've been hugging for too long."

Embarrassed, I withdrew my hands awkwardly. I could feel my ears burning. Rufus, on the other hand, let his arms drop to his side as though nothing had happened. He straightened his collar and nodded at Ethan curtly.