The Lycan King's Fate Calling (Shawn Gibson and Sylvia) novel Chapter 851

Sylvia's POV:

It was late at night, and the streets were mostly empty.

Still, in order not to draw any unnecessary attention, Harry and I took a secluded path. About half an hour later, we drew near the imperial palace and finally slowed down a little to catch our breaths.

I turned to check Rufus' condition. He was still asleep.

Harry glanced at me questioningly and asked in confusion, "What's wrong with Prince Rufus? Did Noreen put him under a curse?"

"No, it's a long story. I'll explain everything later." I sighed helplessly. Now it was my turn to ask him a question. "Why'd you suddenly show up?" Embarrassed, Harry scratched his head and faltered. "You... You've been avoiding me the past few days, and there's a rumor going around that Joanna will be executed. I grew restless so I've been snooping around. Earlier, I saw soldiers escorting the prisoners out of the palace. I thought Joanna was one of them, so I followed them."

"Without you, I wouldn't have escaped from Noreen so easily." I looked at Harry gratefully. If it weren't for him, Noreen might've successfully taken me away.

"That's what friends are for, right? No need to thank me." Harry patted his puffed-out chest and smiled heartily.

I was moved by his kindness. "Don't worry. I've figured out what happened to Joanna. She'll be fine."

"Are you serious? Oh, my God! That's wonderful!" Harry's eyes instantly lit up.

I smiled at him and promised, "Joanna will come back safe and sound, so stop worrying about her, okay?"

"Okay! Thank you so much, Sylvia!"

The guards exchanged wary glances, hesitating whether to obey me or not.

"You can't alert anyone except the queen. Tell her to come to Prince Rufus' palace," I added urgently.

"But... But Prince Rufus looks seriously ill. Shouldn't we call a doctor?" The guards were afraid that something bad would happen, so they insisted on calling the doctor.

Holding Rufus in my arms, I could feel his breath getting weaker and weaker. We were running out of time.

My expression darkened and I said to the guards in a cold voice, "This is the order of the prince's wife. I'll take responsibility if anything happens!"