Chapter 19

Duchess

"What? He is leaving soon?" I asked General Abraham, surprised by his news.

"Yes. In less than five days, he needs to stop being the supervisor of night watchers. The Grand Alpha King needs his presence for urgent matters."

I was taken aback by his news because I felt like this was just a bluff or something. But looking at General Abraham, I knew he meant business. And I understand if we were talking about the Grand Alpha King.

"I see. I understand, Sir Abraham." I nodded. "I shall go back to my post."

He nodded and dismissed me.

As soon as I was out of his office, a sudden heavy feeling was weighing on me. I looked over to the corridor and saw Claude who was having his self-training right now on the fields.

There was an empty, pinch of loneliness feeling that was creeping inside me just the thought that I won't be able to see Claude anymore. I should be happy right now because he won't be a pest in my life anymore. But why do I feel