Chapter One Hundred and Ninety Five

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.”