The Lycan King's Fate Calling novel Chapter 79

Rufus' POV:

Sylvia's hands were cold. I frowned and clasped her palm tightly, hoping the warmth of my skin would seep into her body and make her feel better. She didn't know how to take care of herself. The wind was strong outside, but she was only wearing a thin coat.

She was lowering her head the entire time, like a scared turtle, ready to retreat to its shell at any time. Looking at her fluffy head, I felt a little helpless. 'Why was she so afraid of me?' She didn't even dare to look me in the eye.

"Chest out. Don't hunch. Look straight ahead. Your gaze shouldn't drop to the floor," I said in a low voice.

But Sylvia didn't respond. She was absentminded the entire time. She didn't return to her senses until I gently nudged her.

I didn't say anything. I gently wrapped my arm around her waist and said, "Raise your foot."

Sylvia was in a daze the entire time. She responded to me slowly like a puppet. I pursed my lips and looked at her, feeling unhappy. It seemed like she didn't want to stay with me.

Her cursory behavior made me think she didn't want to attend the ball with me.

Finally, I lost my patience. "If you don't want to learn, you don't have to force yourself."

Seeing that I was angry, Sylvia looked up at me, panic and fear evident in her eyes. "It's not that I don't want to learn..."

Only then did I notice that her face was pale, and beads of sweat had covered her forehead.

My heart sank. "Are you feeling uncomfortable?" "Nothing. It's just a little hot." She averted her gaze and held my hand, gesturing for me to teach her. I had an inkling that she was trying to hide something.

I grabbed her hand and stared into her eyes. "Sylvia, I know you are lying. Are you hiding something from me?"

"No, please don't ask. Let's continue," Sylvia croaked, dropping her gaze to the floor.

Anger bubbled up within me. "All right. I'm not going to continue until you tell me the truth. I have this whole night to spare anyway."