Ember Frost’s POV

No matter what reasons she gave for staying with her grandmother, it didn’t change the fact that she shouldn’t be living here any longer. This house was nothing but a place of sorrow and bitter memories. It couldn’t even offer her a warm bed to rest on, let alone a peaceful corner to study or breathe.

There were so many empty rooms in the palace anyway; wasn’t that a better choice?

So, I spoke gently, trying not to sound too pushy. “Eira, have you ever thought ...