Bab 154: Chapter 154: Mom's Manipulations

The race through the forest back to the motorcycle went much more quickly now that we didn't have to worry about the Chosen. I was panting and feeling bruised and a little battered when Quaid pulled up and stopped, but just so grateful I was about to be whole.

I continued on, reaching for my demon as she settled on the ground next to Sunny. The look she gave me made me hesitate, pause, finally stop in front of her, my arms dropping to my sides.

She continued to glare at me while I tried to understand what was wrong.

"We don't have much time," I said, my voice trembling from the need I had to have her with me.

"I agree." She looked up at Sunny. "We have to hurry." My demon rose from the ground, her magic spinning beneath her in a soft whirlwind.

"Maybe you'd like to know where to go?" Quaid's voice was low, but full of sympathy and I hated it was aimed at me.

"The site," my demon said even as the wind supporting her stilled and she settled on the ground.