The sun was starting to sink beyond the horizon by the time Ember made her way back up the steps of the manor. Gavin was opening the door, just as she approached.

"Welcome back, Miss Woods," he said moodily. "My master is expecting you in the dining room."

Ember was sure that her annoyance of Gavin was never going to fade, but instead of playing into his grumpy attitude she brushed past him and started to make her way through the main hall. ...