Fated to the Cursed Lycan Prince Chapter 416

Sylvia’s POV:

When I awoke the following morning, the spot next to me was empty.

I climbed out of bed and stretched. After getting dressed, I walked out of the bedroom barefoot and found Rufus on the phone in the living room. He looked very serious, so I didn’t dare to disturb him. Instead, I looked around the living room quietly.

Although Rufus was staying in a single dormitory, it was fully equipped. Not only was there a proper living room, but also a small balcony.

There was an armchair and a table on the balcony. On the table was an ashtray with a lone unfinished cigarette sitting in it.

When Rufus saw that I was up, he said a few more words and then hung up the phone. Only then did I walk to him, wrapping my arms around him.

“Did something happen?” I asked sleepily.

Before answering, Rufus wrapped his arms around my waist and gave me a morning k**s.

“Has your instructor informed you that your team is going to the western border with us to carry out a mission next week?”

I nodded. “Yes, but he also said that I’m not taking part in this mission because I’ll be busy training with Leonard.”

“That was the original plan. But something unexpected happened.” Wearing a grim expression, Rufus spoke in a low voice.

“Why? What happened?” I frowned slightly.

“My men have traced the specific location of the dark witch. It just so happens that it coincides with the place of the mission.” Rufus’ eyes clouded over.

I nearly gasped in surprise. “What a coincidence!”

“Yeah. I’m worried that the dark witch will leave, so I had the mission moved. We set out three days from now. It also means that you have to make a choice.” Rufus sighed. “I know Blair also means a lot to you. After all, he was your teacher and your first friend in school. So I’ll let you decide whether to go or not. Whatever you choose, I’ll respect your decision.”

I made up my mind in that moment. There was no need to hesitate. Although I believed that Rufus would be able to capture the dark witch without me, I cared deeply about Blair. So no matter what, I had to join the mission. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be able to rest easy.

“I’m going. My only problem is Leonard. How will I explain the situation to him?” My frown deepened and I scratched my head. “My training with him was supposed to last a month. He’s staying in the imperial capital for me. I can’t just leave him.” Plus, Edwin’s hair…”

All the problems were surfacing at the same time. I couldn’t help but feel a little helpless.

“Now that you’ve decided to go, you have no choice but to get Edwin’s hair within three days. If you don’t, Edwin will definitely go back to his pack with Leonard while we’re gone. It’ll be difficult to find him then,” Rufus spelled it out for me calmly.

“I have to speed things up.” I sighed helplessly.

I could already picture Leonard losing his temper with me.

After leaving Rufus’ dormitory, I went straight to the training ground. Flora and Harry were already there. The two of them were in a heated discussion about something when I arrived.

Layla smiled and strode toward me, her h**s swaying from side to side with every step. “Where were you last night?”

I didn’t know how to answer her question. After all, we weren’t that close. So I just told her that I had studied all night.

She didn’t look convinced. Layla gave me a meaningful glance and asked, “For what class?”

Then she suddenly leaned close to me. “Your neck is covered with red marks.”

Rufus probably left dozens of hickeys all over my body. Thinking of this, I blushed and covered my neck embarrassedly.

Amused by my reaction, Layla giggled and turned around to leave. As she walked away, I pulled up my collar hurriedly. Fortunately, I hadn’t run into anyone on the way here, or else I would’ve died from embarrassment.

After a while, Jerome showed up. He announced right away that we were to go on the mission ahead of schedule. Everyone was very happy to hear that.

Because it meant that everyone would be spared a few days from Jerome’s torture.