C35 The introduction

CASEY'S POV

"Why haven't you returned to the village yet?" I asked him, raising an eyebrow and trying to sound nonchalant despite the flutter in my chest.

"I just wanted to see you off to your pack before returning," he said, his eyes locking onto mine, making me sigh softly.

I felt a pang of affection and wanted to give him reasons to stay, to persuade him to return with me