Chapter 51

"Where are we going to, now?" I asked in a chirpy tone, beaming uncontrollably as we trod through the forest, moving under a force that hid us from being seen by others.

"To the demon cave," he responded without looking at me; his focus was on his path as he hastened up.

"So I won't be staying in this pack anymore? I am leaving already?" I furrowed my brows, waiting for a quick answer. He took a deep breath and glanced at me briefly before turning his gaze back to the path.

"I don't know. I really don't know. The demon king wants to see you. He is running out of patience."

"What?!" I gasped, thinking I was in danger, but what he said next left me stunned and dumbstruck.

"I think he misses you. He can't wait any longer."

My jaw dropped as his words rang in my head repeatedly, sending some kind of chill down my spine. Or was I overthinking something else?

"Hey, he misses me? How, please? Am I in danger?" I questioned, my voice slightly above a whisper as I held his hand in fear.

"Just