Ember Frost’s POV

Honestly, the moment we shifted back to our human form, it just felt… awkward.

I couldn’t stop thinking how I should’ve gone back nine minutes earlier just to knock some sense into myself—hard—twice.

This wasn’t some cheesy romance drama. What on earth was I thinking?

The more I replayed my ridiculous behavior, the more my face burned. I wanted the ground to swallow me whole.

Unable to stand the shame, I crouched down, buried my head in my knees, and ...