The Lycan King's Fate Calling (Shawn Gibson and Sylvia) novel Chapter 408

Sylvia's POV:

Rufus would never call me during training sessions unless there was an emergency.

I ran to the training ground as fast as I could and saw Rufus He was wearing his military uniform. It seemed like he had just come from the training as well.

"What happened?" I asked, gasping for breath.

Rufus wiped the sweat on my forehead and looked at me. "Lena has been exempted from a death sentence because of her meritorious testimony."

My eyes widened in surprise. Most of the werewolves involved in Mateo's case were sentenced to death, except a few, who couldn't stand the torture and committed suicide before the trial.

"But they have exiled her. She will have to remain at the border and never return." Rufus eyed me with concern. "She is leaving the royal palace now. Lena wants to see you for one last time."

"Why does she want to see me?" I bit my lip, not knowing what to do.

So many years had passed, and a lot had changed. We weren't the same as before. I would never get to see the gentle and kind Lena in my memory.

I wasn't a saint to be okay after knowing she once betrayed my mother. The pain had left an indelible scar in my heart. I couldn't just forget everything and move on.

If it weren't for Lena, my mother wouldn't have died.

But when I thought of how well Lena had treated me when I was a child, my sensibility and reason began to fight against each other.

I knew Lena was not evil. She just had her own selfish motive, like every other ordinary werewolf.

"Don't worry, Sylvia. It's reasonable even if you choose not to see Lena." Rufus smoothed my brows and comforted me.

I pursed my lips and thought for a while. Then, I finally made up my mind. "I'm going to see her." Lena had received her deserved punishment. I would be seeing her for the last time today.

I wanted closure and to bury my past forever.

After hearing my answer, Rufus took me to the royal palace's back gate.

She smiled bitterly. "I deserve it. I'm guilty, Sylvia. I have ruined your life and your mother's. I don't know how long I'll live, but I have no regrets now because I finally got the chance to hear your voice again."

I wrung my fingers together, not knowing what to say. I couldn't comprehend the strange emotions simmering in my heart.

"You will be happy, Sylvia. I wish you all the happiness in the world. I..."

The officer dragged Lena away before she could finish her words.

My heart sank as I watched her leave. It felt strange.

Rufus stood beside me and held my hand in silent support.

After a while, just as Rufus and I were about to leave, we bumped into a stranger.

He looked at me and shouted in surprise, "Olivia?"