The Lycan King's Fate Calling novel Chapter 423

Sylvia's POV:

Since we were already going to the border tomorrow, Jerome decided to give us half a day off, allowing us to freely do whatever we wanted. I headed back to the army camp and filed an application for a leave. After that, I went to find Rufus in the royal palace.

As soon as I got to the palace, I was greeted by a busy scene.

Several servants politely addressed me, holding fresh flowers in their hands.

"Miss Todd, you're here. Prince Rufus is still in a meeting and hasn't come back yet."

"I see. I'll wait for him then. Thank you." I gave them a nod and left them to do their work.

The palace was lit brightly today and all the windows were wide open. Under the eave, an exquisite wind bell hung and swayed. Whenever a breeze rushed by, the bell made a pleasant sound that echoed through the bell.

I rocked the bell with my finger a couple times. Behind me, I noticed a dining cart pass by. It was stacked with freshly cleaned tableware and new scented candles. I assumed these were for the banquet tonight.

I gladly offered my help, but the servants just looked at me strangely and refused, saying it was not appropriate for me to do such a thing and Rufus wouldn't be happy when he found out about it.

In order not to make things difficult for them anymore, I had to give up offering help.

After waiting for quite a while, Rufus finally came back.

As soon as he arrived, he whisked me away into the walk-in closet and dressed me up like a doll.

Hair pins, necklaces, bracelets, brooches and rings were all stacked onto my body. When I started to feel like a Christmas tree, I held up my hand and stopped him. "Enough jewelries. This is just a meal."

Rufus frowned at my remark and thought for a second. Finally, he put down the jewelry and obeyed.

I didn't know whether to cry or to laugh. I shed most of the shining things on me and then put a simple but elegant diamond bracelet on my wrist.

That evening, Rufus and I headed to the banquet hall and welcomed the guests--Leonard and Edwin. Edwin looked like he had shaved his hair.

Seeing him bald almost made me break down. Rufus gently squeezed my hand for support.

I took a deep breath, hoping to calm my mind.