Chapter 87 - Wilderness (1/2)

I manage to eat some of the fish but without any seasonings, it was hard to stomach. I'm spoiled... Unfortunately, I have to sleep in the same tent as Guozhi. Guozhi lays on the thin mat and lifts his arm up in invitation.

I frown at him as I say ”Do you seriously think I'd just crawl over into your arms?” I give him a look of disdain as he chuckles and lowers his arm. ”It gets cold at night. I'm only trying to offer you warmth, bunny.” I roll my eyes at him and wrap my arms around my knees as thunder slowly rumbles in the distance.

True to his words, a few hours later and the temperature had dropped a lot. I wrap the thin blanket around me to stay warm as my eyes start tearing up for the first time. I'm hungry, I'm cold, and I just want to go home!

I sniffle and quickly rub my eyes as I bury my head under the blanket. Guozhi's dark eyes slowly open and watch the stubborn woman huddled on the ground. She was crying... he narrows his dark eyes as he realizes he doesn't like it.

It actually bothers him to see her upset... He reaches out and grabs her foot, causing her to squeak in fear. He pulls her to him and easily wraps her with his blankets. She was cold... how did she get so cold so quickly?

He pulls her close and tucks her against his chest as he tries to go back to sleep. His bunny was truly helpless... Nova bits her lip in anger but she's no match for his strength. She sighs in defeat and tries to rest her weary eyes. She's at least grateful he hasn't forced himself on her... The warmth from his body soon soothes her into a light, restless sleep.

The next morning, I wake up to the sound of loud thunder. I sit up with a start and instantly cringe at the massive headache. I slowly push the blanket off as I hear the men outside getting everything packed and ready to go.

I stand up and frown at my achy body. Was I getting sick? I push the thought away as I step outside. It was still super early so the sun was just starting to come out but because of the incoming storm, everything was super dark and grey.

Guozhi walks over and wraps a long coat around my shoulders before quickly picking me up and putting me on the horse. Not this again... I hold on for dear life as he easily hops on behind me. ”We need to leave quickly to try and stay ahead of the storm. I'll get you something to eat once we reach the next town.” He says turning the horse around.

His men leave the tent I was in as we quickly take off. My head seems to pound with every gallop so I grit my teeth and hold on for dear life as I pray that we get to the next town quickly.

A few hours later, a large black Demon Wolf and a smaller Demon Wolf suddenly show up at the abandoned campsite as the first drops of rain begin to fall. ”Grandfather! It really is Liling! Her smell is all over the tent!” MingMing says with excitement.