CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY FIVE
“What is it?”
“Something has happened in the demon realm,” he says, grimly, before looking down at my hand.
I shake my head, “The pain is gone.”
“Good, let’s go.”
“Thank you,” I give the witch a weak smile, not knowing whether to actually be grateful or blame her for the wrong that has happened in my life. But it’s always a good idea to be graceful.
She waves us off and I’m in Damien’s arms as he runs out of the cave, past the trees, towards the temple.
“The portal-”
“Caleb will open it when I give the signal,” he’s not even out of breath as he rushes down the temple where the shrine gates are.
As we move towards the town, I grab his shoulder, “Wait! What is that?!”
The sky is orange.
“How long were we inside?” I mutter. “Is the sun rising?”
“No,” Damien says after a long moment. “It’s fire. The town has been set on fire.”
“We have to help-”
But Damien holds me back, “Look.”