The Lycan King's Fate Calling novel Chapter 626

Sylvia's POV:

When I arrived at the banquet hall again, it felt like a lifetime had passed. The bright lights, people dressed in gorgeous clothes, and the array of wine and food took me back in time. Everything looked familiar.

I still couldn't forget the cold gazes and the rude remarks I had endured in this place. It still made my scalp tingle.

A shiver ran down my spine. Although I seemed confident in front of Rufus, I was still trembling with fear.

I would be lying if I said wasn't afraid of Laura. After all, she was Rufus' mother and the queen of the empire.

Just then, Rufus pinched my palm, snapping me back to my senses. "What's wrong?" I asked, looking up at him.

"She is walking toward us," Rufus reminded.

I immediately straightened my posture and forced a confident smile, trying to look noble and elegant.

Laura was still elegant and beautiful, but it looked like she had lost weight.

Maya told me that Laura had developed a serious illness after Alina left and she didn't get better until recently.

I bowed before the queen in a polite greeting. Unexpectedly, Laura took my hand and smiled.

"It's a family dinner tonight. Don' be too formal or reserved."

My eyes widened in shock. I never expected Laura to talk to me. I thought she would ignore me like she always did.

Laura held my hand and ushered me to the dining table. She was talking to me like I were her close friend. "You look great in this dress."

I looked down at my clothes and smiled. "Thank you."

"You're welcome. First, try this tea. It's a specialty of Leonard's pack. This is a rare type of tea. I know most of you young people prefer coffee, but it's good to consume tea occasionally." Laura smiled and slid the teacup toward me. Then, she turned around and sat in the opposite chair. She and Rufus were discussing the events in the imperial palace.