Eira’s POV

I didn’t hesitate for even a heartbeat before blurting out, “Of course, I’ll help you. When do we leave? I’m ready right now.”

Ember stared at me, stunned. Her eyes went wide for a few seconds before she finally found her voice. “Eira, you can’t just agree like that,” she said, half dazed, half worried. “This isn’t something to take lightly. We’re not talking about a classroom challenge or a practice spell. We’re dealing with a witch—an unknown, ...