The Lycan King's Fate Calling (Shawn Gibson and Sylvia) novel Chapter 385

Sylvia's POV:

I was a bit surprised, but before I could react, Layla quickened her pace until she was running right next to me.

"I know you! You're this year's soldier king," she said with a bright smile.

Whoever was given the rank of staff sergeant was also called the "soldier king"—the highest rank among soldiers. After this year's ranking ceremony, everyone discussed it in private.

I smiled stiffly. "I'm sorry I got you in trouble on our first meeting. You don't have to run with us, you know."

Layla chuckled, as if she didn't care so much about it. "It's fine. I was late anyway, so I deserve the punishment."

She was running really close to me. I could even hear her inhale clearly.

What the heck was wrong with me? I didn't know why, but Layla's voice was so pleasant that it made my heart beat faster.

I bit my lower lip, wondering why my heart was out of control.

I turned my head to steal a glance at Layla's face. She was stunningly beautiful. I was so taken aback that I got distracted from the path under my feet and tripped on a rock.

Before I could hit the ground, Layla reacted quickly and wrapped her arms around me. Was

I imagining things or was she trying to protect me?

We both rolled on the ground in a heap until we slammed into a step.

When I finally came to my senses, I found myself lying prone on top of Layla. My hands had landed on her soft, plump breasts.

I quickly sat up and got off her. With my hands behind my back, I apologized to her, cheeks aflame with embarrassment. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to touch your..."

We were both she-wolves. Plus, Flora and I often wrestled in private. But facing Layla, I felt weird and awkward.

Her beautiful eyes curved like crescent moons and she smiled at me warmly. "It doesn't matter, since it's you."