"Ember," a voice called to her. "Wake up."

Ember was slowly rousing from sleep when a hand touched her shoulder and shook her gently. For a moment she couldn't remember where she was, but when she opened her eyes and looked up to see Donovan sitting beside her on the bed, everything came rushing back.

Bringing herself into a seated position, she cursed at herself for falling asleep like that. Letting her guard down for even a second was ...