The Lycan King's Fate Calling novel Chapter 355

Sylvia's POV:

When Rufus came to my rescue, I couldn't help but feel a little guilty.

I didn't expect Shawn would act so shamelessly, so I was startled and didn't get rid of him soon enough.

I rubbed the wrist he had gripped just now, wondering how I'd explain everything to Rufus. He was probably burning with jealousy now.

Shawn was like a deer caught in headlights, too scared to utter a word. Rufus glared at him murderously and didn't need to say a thing for Shawn to get the message. He staggered off and ran away as fast as he could, like a puppy with its tail between its legs.

When that insufferable Shawn was finally gone, I hurried to hold Rufus's hand. "Thanks for saving me, Rufus. Shawn is so annoying. I shouldn't have even met with him."

Rufus glanced at me coldly but didn't say anything. Instead, holding my hand, he walked forward, dragging me behind him.

I hurried to keep up with him and looked up at him embarrassedly. "So, when did you arrive?"

Rufus cast me a sidelong glance and smiled wryly. "How come I never knew that you had a childhood playmate who later became your destined mate? It turns out even the Moon

Goddess was moved by your love."

Oh, shit! He had heard everything! And it was all that bastard's fault!

"Well, that's... not true," I stammered nervously, quickly lowering my gaze. "Shawn didn't know what he was talking about. We just grew up together. Nothing more."

"What?"

My eyes went wide as saucers and my heart leapt to my throat. Why did I say that? I was just begging for a misunderstanding!

I hurriedly held his arm and gave him a big smile. "Oh, you see, when we were kids, Shawn was the only other child my age, so he was my only playmate. But our friendship only lasted a couple of years. When my mother died, we became enemies. 'Childhood sweethearts'? Bullshit!"

By the time I was done explaining, I was out of breath. But I quickly added, "And when I found out that Shawn was my mate, I didn't hesitate to refuse him! You're the only man I've ever loved, Rufus, and the only man I'll ever love."

When I was met with silence, I was the one who felt stiffed. Frowning sadly, I asked softly, "Do you think I'm lying?"

Rufus didn't say anything but stared at me for a while. I couldn't help but feel nervous and wondered if I had said something wrong.